This article explores how Ghost of Yotei, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Sword of the Sea use rhythm, design, and emotion to help players find “flow” — a state of deep focus and joy that makes gaming feel calm, natural, and meaningful
Hyderabad: I am riding through the open fields in Ezo atop my horse Shimaki (Japanese for Tornado), heading towards a watch tower in the distance. As I begin to gather momentum and my trusty steed begins taking longer strides in classic Ghost of Yotei fashion, I see stalks of green shimmer with a silver light and I pluck at them for young bamboo without halting my stride. As I turn, I see a pink flower shimmering in a similar way. In a few minutes, the watch tower lies forgotten in the distance as I continue riding at high speeds and keep seeking the haptic fe