How Do Games Make Stealing Fun?

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Stealing mechanics in games have been around forever, and the concept has splintered over time. Different genres have taken different approaches over the years, focusing on unique parts of what makes the idea fun. Game designers can now mix-and-match, borrowing from tons of games, to come up with something totally fresh that fits their game’s vibe exactly right. But to do that, you need to know what’s out there. Let’s talk about a ton of different styles of stealing mechanics in games!

Featuring:
Skyrim
Fallout: New Vegas
Starfield
The Outer Worlds
Baldur’s Gate 3
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Final Fantasy 9
Dragon Quest 11
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
Xenoblade Chronicles
Grand Theft Auto V
Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Sly Cooper 2
Mario Party 6
Dokapon Kingdom
Hitman: World of Assassination

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