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In game design, 'Subtract' represents a powerful minimalist principle where removing elements enhances the experience. It manifests through mechanics like resource depletion in survival games, where scarcity drives strategy, or narrative subtraction in mysteries where missing clues create tension. Symbolically, it explores loss, reduction, and purification—players might strip away abilities to reveal core gameplay or witness environments decay to emphasize themes. This concept challenges designers to distill systems to their essence, proving that sometimes, less truly creates more engaging, thoughtful interactions.
