Introduction. Super Mario World Game Design History. Measurements and Their Meanings. Challenges, Cadences and Skill Themes. Introduction to Skill Themes. The Moving Targets Skill Theme. The Periodic Enemies Skill Theme. The Preservation of Momentum Skill Theme. The Intercepts Skill Theme. Mini Theme: Vertical Levels. Extra Thematic Levels: Isolated Concepts. Extra Themetic Levels: The Intros. Extra Thematic Levels: Oddities. Conclusion. Appendix: Cadence Analysis.
Biography
Patrick Holleman founded The Game Design Forum in 2010 with the specific goal of publishing scholarly articles about videogame design. On that site he originally published the Reverse Design series, which has been used by game designers and students across the world to improve their understanding of their craft. Material from that series has been used in online courses as well as University settings, including the University of Toronto and Cornell. His writing has also appeared in Paste Magazine, Indie Game Magazine and Tutsplus. In addition to his writing, Holleman has worked as a part-time producer and consultant in the game development industry. He lives in Pennsylvania.
