Essays about: "survival games"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words survival games.
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1. Assemblage of base building mechanics and narrative in Subnautica
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : The goal of this thesis is to answer the question of how does Subnautica (Unknown Worlds Entertainment, 2018) incorporate base building mechanics into its narrative progression? This research was conducted using a close reading methodology for the purpose of closely examining the key points of interest. The two authors conducted individual playthroughs of the game where they looked at the base building mechanics and narrative in Subnautica (Unknown Worlds Entertainment, 2018) using a lens constructed from theories of cognitive narratology, emergent narrative, and narrative gameplay mechanics. READ MORE
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2. Reconstructing Dominant History : The Potential of Chinese Historical Digital Games
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : This thesis explores the role of Chinese historical digital games in reconstructing historical narratives and engaging players. By using narrative interviews and game analysis, the study examines how players interact with these games and how game communities react to them. READ MORE
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3. Embracing Rascals in the Online Battlefield : Game Mechanics that Promote Collaboration Between Players in PvPvE Multiplayer Competitive Shooters
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : This thesis project examines social interactions in PvPvE Online Multiplayer Survival Shooters and proposes mechanics that promote connection among players, hooking rascal players who invent new ways to play the game, into the game spirit rather than engaging in toxic play. To do that, I followed a Research-through-design methodology, engaged with games, game designers, and gamers, and designed storyboards presenting examples of mechanics that promote players' connection. READ MORE
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4. A Close Reading of Two Invisible Survival-Horror Characters: : A comparison between the Kaernk from Amnesia: The Dark Descent and the Walrider from Outlast
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : This thesis looks at two invisible characters, the Kaernk from Amnesia: The Dark Descent and the Walrider from Outlast, to investigate how these characters are incorporated into and contribute to elements found within survival-horror games, and how their design affects the player. The thesis uses a close-reading methodology adapted for video-games to generate data used to first describe each of the characters and the scenario where they are first encountered, and later analyze and discuss the data, as well as compare the data from each character to one another. READ MORE
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5. Gender representation through the horrors of Fatal frame (2001) : Textual analysis into female gender representation in the Japanese survival horror game, Fatal Frame (2001)
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologiAbstract : Gender representation in the horror genre has many interesting discussions surrounding it through multiple perspectives such as psychoanalysis and culture. This article intends to expand the investigation of how female characters are portrayed in horror games. READ MORE
