Extra Credits discusses the design concept of “Counter Play.” The idea here is that in a multiplayer game, there should be interesting abilities or weapons that a player can use on another player that is also interesting for that player on whom the weapon or ability is being used. It’s a seemingly simple idea that upon discussion appears to be something the industry hasn’t wrapped its head around yet.
Source: Extra Credits on Blip
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