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From BattleBlock Theater's early stages of development, I was tasked with creating a game that would make players laugh out loud and simultaneously feel like they were stuck in some sort of bizarre nightmare. The more absurd our gameplay mechanics were, the better off we'd be in terms of making our game stand out from all the other platformers on the market. I started by designing levels where players would have to navigate through treacherous terrain while being chased by an endless stream of enemies. To make things even more challenging, I decided to throw in some pretty ridiculous obstacles like giant rolling boulders and laser beams that seemed to come out of nowhere. But it wasn't just about making the gameplay mechanics as crazy as possible - I also wanted our game to have a unique visual style that would really set us apart from all the other platformers out there. So, I decided to go with a 3D cartoon-like aesthetic, complete with wacky characters and colorful environments. As development continued, I started to think about how we could make our gameplay even more challenging for players. This is when I came up with the idea of adding in some pretty tough bosses that would require players to use all their skills and cunning to defeat. And let me tell you, these bosses were not for the faint of heart! But it wasn't just about creating a game that was super hard - I also wanted our game to have a lot of replay value. So, I decided to add in some pretty sweet unlockables like new characters and levels that players could earn by completing certain challenges. Overall, working on BattleBlock Theater was an incredible experience that really pushed me to think outside the box and come up with something truly unique. And judging from all the positive reviews we've received since our game's release, I'd say it was definitely worth it!