Essays about: "Gameplay Experience"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 75 essays containing the words Gameplay Experience.

  1. 1. Uncanny details : Exploration how the uncanny valley appears within the movements of virtual characters

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Mikael Ytterstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual body language; Uncanny Valley; game user experience; animation; game development; motion capture; immersion;

    Abstract : This study has examined what in virtual characters movement invokes negative sensations associated with the Uncanny Valley. This was done through a study involving semi-structured interviews, open-ended surveys and eye tracking during which the 10 participants observed gameplay and dialogue clips from three different games. 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. The impact of the differences in color symbols in Asian and Western cultures on the emotional experience of players in pastoral games

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Xinyi Liu; [2023]
    Keywords : 3D pastoral games; Asian and Western games; color design; psychological impact; behavioral impact; emotional state;

    Abstract : Today, 3D pastoral games have gained widespread popularity among young people, offering a relaxing and immersive experience in the idyllic world of Xanadu. This paper focuses on the different applications of color in 3D pastoral games in Asia and the West, specifically studying theme colors, terrain colors, crop colors, and animal colors, as well as exploring the cultural differences that influence color choices in these games. READ MORE

  6. 5. Videos, Games, or Videogames? The Interaction in Videogame Playing Experiences

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för estetik

    Author : Lin Lin; [2023]
    Keywords : videogames; interaction; aesthetic experiences;

    Abstract : This paper defends the claim that videogame playing interaction (VGI) is a distinctive kind of interaction compared with other interactive practices. This claim is not grounded in the fact that videogame playing is a digital experience, nor the claim that videogame playing is a video example of gameplay, but rather in two unique characteristics of videogame playing experiences: the controlled identity of players and the temporal continuity. READ MORE