A game of mechanics

[Gymnotide]

Mechanics

ITT: The Steam Summer Sale this year got me exploring genres of games that I hadn't been exposed to a lot already. Playing the games, I really get to appreciate the hard work the developers put into the games to make them feel unique and not just another RPG or another FPS. On the other hand, a few systems seem a bit clunky and overworked.

So, people, what are some in-game mechanics / systems which really stood out to you? Why? What were some which you feel could have been improved on?

 

[machomuu]

That's quite the broad question, it'd probably be easier to answer if you narrowed down the topic's subject matter.