Chao Garden: The Perfect Feedback Loop - Designing For Harmony

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Designing For is a series which looks at a level in gaming, and analyzes a theme central to that level's design. In this episode, we take a look at one of the most beloved aspects of Sonic Adventure 2, the Chao Garden, and see how it works in tandem with Sonic Adventure 2's gameplay loop to make something both incredibly addicting and unmistakably Sonic.

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Also check out our episode on Sonic & Knuckles' Sandopolis Zone, and how it also explores Sonic's level themes in a unique way:    • Sonic & Knuckles' Sandopolis Zone: Ac...  

Or our episode on Mario Superstar Baseball, and how its chemistry system improves the character of the Mario cast in a way they've long since yearned for:    • Mario Superstar Baseball's Chemistry ...  

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Footage/Images Used:

Tikal Flashback E-102 - goodcowgames (   • Sonic Adventure (PS3) - E-102 - Cutsc...  )

Chao Adventure VMU Game - videogameclipcollect (   • Sonic Adventure - Chao Adventure VMU ...  )

Sonic Adventure 2 Battle Is STILL THE BEST 3D Sonic Game To Complete - The Completionist (   • Sonic Adventure 2 Battle is STILL THE...  )

Grump Clips: Arin's Glorious Breakdown (   • Grump Clips: Arin's Glorious Froggy B...  )