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Chris Crawford on Game Design Review by Joseph Limbaugh
Worth it for the description of Interactivity alone
I agree with some of the other reviewers on this page that Crawford has some very strong opinions. If you disagree with his point of view (that the computer game industry could aim quite a bit higher than it is currently, and ultimately will have to in order to survive) then you might grumble at certain parts of the book, but Crawford's description of Interactivity, and its importance to game design, is spot on. It clarified for me why computer games are entertaining to the complex human animal, and why this particular quality sets computer games apart from all other forms of media. A great portion of the book is devoted to Crawford's own experiences in the game industry. I found these descriptions equally entertaining and illuminating - If you grew up watching the transition from Pong and Atari to Doom and Civilization, I believe you will as well.