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Zozano@aussie.zone 4 weeks agoIdle games like cookie clicker exploit this to a shocking degree.
Ironically, cookie clicker is actually a parody of idle games, and once you get far enough, there is genuine strategy (assuming you enjoy doing math).
Still doesn’t change the fact the objective is to make number go up
brot@feddit.org 4 weeks ago
Every gamer should try cookie clicker once as it really does expose how many games work under the hood. If you play cookie clicker, you’ll notice those number-go-up mechanics everywhere and that really gives you another perspective on some modern grindfests. It also is a really good game
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