Why We Love Lovable Losers: The Design of Baby Steps’ Pathetic Protagonist
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Why We Love Lovable Losers: The Design of Baby Steps’ Pathetic Protagonist

ggamesonline
2026-02-03
9 min read
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How Baby Steps turned an awkward protagonist into a community magnet and what designers can learn about empathy, clips, and indie success.

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