Designer Notes

Designer Notes 85: Zach Barth - Part 2

Sep 29, 2024 · 2 hr 30 min · 216.8 MBExplicit
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In this episode, Soren interviews independent game developer Zach Barth, best known for his puzzle games, including SpaceChem, Infinifactory, Shenzhen I/O, and Opus Magnum. They discuss why he made a game about assembly language, how he guaranteed that Fortune’s Foundation is winnable, and whether he knows how to make fun games. This episode was recorded on September 11, 2023.