In game design, glitch text effects can serve as powerful tools for enhancing the gaming experience, especially in sci-fi, horror, or cyberpunk themed works.
This article will share practical tips and case studies for applying glitch text in game development.
Enhance narrative atmosphere
Indicate changes in game state
Convey character psychology and emotions
Mark anomalies in the game world
State-based dynamic text changes
Text effects linked to game events
Multi-sensory experience combined with sound effects
As puzzle and puzzle-solving elements
From the anomaly prompts in "Control", to the glitched dialogues in "Observer", to the player message system in "Dark Souls",
many games cleverly use glitch text to enrich the gaming experience and deepen thematic expression.
Maintain game readability and playability
Maintain consistency with the overall game style
Avoid overuse leading to player fatigue
Core principle: serve the gaming experience