I analyzed how different game systems interact to create depth, focusing on the input/output relationship between distinct mechanics in three major titles.

• Cult of the Lamb (Economy to Combat): Analyzed the connection between the Follower System (Management) and Dungeon Combat. Specifically, how the "Demonic Summoning Circle" converts economic resources (followers) into combat advantages (demons) .

• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (Combat Synergy): Examined the dual-character system. Mapped how Red’s physical attacks (e.g., "Mark of the Huntress") create openings for Antea’s spectral abilities, encouraging a seamless switching loop .

• Mario Kart Wii (Physics & Balancing): Studied the conflict between Speed Power-ups and Off-road Malus, identifying how track design forces players to balance the risk of shortcuts against the penalty of terrain physics.

I conducted a usability and aesthetic analysis of Diablo IV's main menu to understand how UI guides player behavior while maintaining immersion.

• Visual Hierarchy: identified how typography is used to direct attention—using uppercase fonts for primary actions ("START GAME") and lowercase for secondary options, creating an intuitive navigation path .

• Thematic Consistency: Analyzed how the "Gothic" aesthetic is maintained through UI elements, color palettes, and ambient effects (lighting/shadows), ensuring the interface feels like part of the game world rather than an overlay .

• Functionality: Evaluated the grouping of options (Character Selection vs. Game Settings) to ensure a seamless user flow.

I applied the MDA (Mechanics-Dynamics-Aesthetics) framework to Bloodborne to understand how specific code rules evoke complex emotional responses.

• Mechanics (The Rules): Identified core rules such as the scarcity of healthy NPCs (who stay behind doors) and the high density of hidden enemies .

• Dynamics (The Behavior): Analyzed how these mechanics force the player to behave cautiously and feel isolated, creating a dynamic of "quarantine" and fragility .

• Aesthetics (The Experience): Concluded how this chain results in the specific aesthetic of "Dread" and a "Sick World," successfully conveying the narrative theme through gameplay rather than just cutscenes.