COMPLEXITY THROUGH COMBINATION

When creating idea behind The Desktop Wizard, I looked towards unique experiences and interactions I could give a player through familiar and gameplay patterns.

I took Sokobon (block-pushing) mechanics, which are typically used in a top-down perspective, and put them in a platformer. I did this because I have seen enough great Sokoban games that use those traditional mechanics to great effect, so I knew I needed a wrinkle to engage players.

To further this, I added an undo (CTRL+Z) that allows players to undo the last push. This genre convention typically just helps players undo their last mistake. However, here it only affects the icons, not the player. This allows for flexibility and creativity in navigating and solving puzzles.