Essays about: "cooperative gameplay"

Found 5 essays containing the words cooperative gameplay.

  1. 1. How do linear and nonlinear levels inspire game flow in cooperative gameplay? : comparative analysis of collaborative mechanics design in ItTakes Two

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Ruihan Gao; Olivia Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : Cooperative gameplay; Flow theory; Game flow; Linear and nonlinear level designs; Mechanics design.;

    Abstract : This study investigates how linear and nonlinear level designs inspire game flow in cooperative gameplay through a close reading analysis. The research focuses on It Takes Two, a highly successful cooperative game with compelling and unusual combination of game elements that enhance the cooperative experience. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Impact of Perceived Fairness on Player Playstyle in Multiplayer Card Games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Lily Ovsakova; Radim Pistek; Martin Johansson Nielsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Fairness; Playstyle Archetypes; Multiplayer Card Games; Player Behaviors; Social Dynamics;

    Abstract : This research study explores the influence of perceived fairness on players' playstyle in multiplayer card games. The study focuses on a card game called "Insomnia" and its modified versions to investigate players' perceptions of fairness and their subsequent behavior. READ MORE

  3. 3. Escape the Decision Arena : Designing and evaluating an immersive collaborative gaming experience in a cylindrical environment

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Peder Dromberg; Ivanna Maric; [2022]
    Keywords : Decision arena; Unreal engine; game development; surround sound; immersion; immersive sound; LiU; thesis; master thesis; puzzle game; cylindrical display; cylindrical environment; immersive gameplay; Beslutsarenan;

    Abstract : The Decision Arena in Linköping University contains a 360° cylindrical display with a complementary 360° sound system consisting of eight evenly spaced speakers along the bottom edge of the screen. This paper explores if an immersive game can be developed for such a non-typical gaming environment. READ MORE

  4. 4. Laser Lunacy! A Collaborative and Co-located Multiplayer Game Developing a Tool for Children to Practice Collaboration

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : JOAKIM AGNEMYR; ALEXANDRA GARRIDO JAQUE; CARL MÅNSSON; ANTON OLSSON; PAULINA PALMBERG; SPONDON SIDDIQUI; [2020-10-30]
    Keywords : collaboration; collaborative games for children; cooperative learning; gameplay design patterns; social and emotional learning; gameplay design for children; co-located games;

    Abstract : The development and spread of digital platforms have led to many new phenomena. Many of them positive, but many of them also negative. One such negative phenomenon is the increasing amount of time that children spend on platforms such as computers, tablets, and smartphones. READ MORE

  5. 5. METAL IN YOUR BRAIN - AI

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Hampus Grönqvist; David Zetterdahl; [2014]
    Keywords : fuzzy logic; artificial intelligence; AI; A*; A*-pathfinding; cooperative gameplay; two dimensional game; 2D; map editor; fuzzy logik; artificiell intelligens; AI; A*; A*-vägfinnande; kooperativt spelande; två-dimensionellt spel; 2D; banskapare;

    Abstract : Denna rapport går igenom utvecklingen av spelet Metal in Your Brain som skickas in som ett bidrag till Swedish Game Awards (SGA), nordens största spelutvecklar-tävling och hur den artificiella intelligensen är uppbyggd och funktionerar. Den artificiella intelligensen är konstruerad på två sätt: fuzzy logic som står bakom de handlingar som en icke spelande karaktär (NPC) tar beroende på vilken situation den befinner sig i och A*-sökning som används för att en NPC ska kunna söka sig fram till ett mål och ta den kortaste vägen eller fly från spelaren för att gömma sig bakom närmsta skydd. READ MORE