Essays about: "Gameplay Design"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 98 essays containing the words Gameplay Design.

  1. 1. Rules of Thumb for VR RTS games

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

    Author : David Hultsten; Martin Quach; [2023-11-30]
    Keywords : Game design; strategy games; thesis; guidelines; games; UI; VR;

    Abstract : Creating good user interfaces in VR can be a challenge especially when trying to make strategy games in VR. The reason is that strategy games tend to have a lot of GUI (Graphical User Interface) on the screen during gameplay. READ MORE

  3. 2. Can You Pet the Dog? : Exploring the experiential impact of sociable animal interaction in games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Frida Björnfot; Sofia Rautiainen; [2023]
    Keywords : digital game; game design; human-animal interaction; player experience; virtual animals;

    Abstract : The feature to “pet” animals in digital games is highly requested by players in online discourse, but there is a lack of research on its utility from a game design perspective. This thesis aims to gain a preliminary understanding of the effects of optional, sociable animal interaction to further inform game design decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Breaking down a videogame level´s design: Deconstruction of the narrative in The Witcher III: The wild hunt

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Charalampos Toumpoulidis; [2023]
    Keywords : Narrative; Open-World Games; The Witcher III: The Wild Hunt; In-game Playthrough; Data extraction; Comparative Study; Game Design; Patterns; and Trends.;

    Abstract : This master's thesis aims to investigate the narrative components inherent in open-world games. In this thesis, we will extract the narrative part of a game,analyze it, and compare the narrative part with other game design elements. READ MORE

  6. 5. How character gameplay identities are preserved across genres : A case study of Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Cédric Le Therisien; James Young-Rogers; [2023]
    Keywords : Game Design; Gameplay Design; Pokémon; Super Smash Bros.; Systems Theory;

    Abstract : Deeper understanding of character gameplay identity is crucial for designers in an industry where crossover content is more commonplace than ever. Despite its relevance, however, research in the field of game design has yet to be widely conducted on character gameplay identity. READ MORE