Video Game Archival is so important to the continued success of the medium and the recognition of video games as an art form, and so I really appreciate projects such as the one NoClip are currently doing.
They have designed a browser-based video game level museum, allowing you to load up, explore and experience various levels and worlds from a huge variety of games. From Super Mario Galaxy to Psychonauts and Halo, there’s a huge variety of worlds that are just there available for you to explore using a free cam. You come to appreciate so much more about how games are made and the exact techniques that go into the creation of some of your favourite titles.
Projects like this also show how much good digital design matters. The best experiences tend to remove unnecessary distractions and make it easy for users to understand what to do next—an approach that applies just as well to software products and websites. Clean SaaS design without the fluff and a lot more focus on conversion. Different goals, of course, but the same underlying principle applies: thoughtful design should make the experience clearer, more intuitive, and more enjoyable.
If you want to experience this for yourself, check out the link here. It will be a fun afternoon activity for you I promise. That’s all for now, and as always. It’s not just a game, It’s a Life.