When a strong idea and faultless execution come together, they can turn a fun game into an all-time great, and a single gameplay mechanic that sees the marriage of those things can lift the core loop of an entire game to unimaginable heights.

In an industry that's as reliant on iteration and imitation as this one, we don't often see mechanics that stand out in memory, but thankfully, talented developers shine through every now and then to deliver something truly special. Here, we're going to talk about some of our favourite gameplay mechanics from recent years.

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