Essays about: "Story Games"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 62 essays containing the words Story Games.

  1. 6. How does the character’s visual design help convey the character’s background in Genshin Impact

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Chang Ge; Danyang Chen; [2023]
    Keywords : video games; character design; visual elements; character background; Genshin Impact;

    Abstract : This study examines the relationship between the visual design of characters in thevideo game Genshin Impact and their character background. The study uses formal analysisand data collected on selected characters’ color choices, shapes, movements, facialexpressions, and backstories to analyze if the characters’ visual designs align with theirnarratives. READ MORE

  3. 7. On the Quest for Alternative Ways of Becoming : Multifaceted Means of Maturation in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Martin Ahlberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; The Green Knight; Failure; The Hero’s Journey; David Lowery; Christopher Vogler; Coming of Age;

    Abstract : Living in an era where success is embraced as a life style, raises concerns that the alternatives to become, to grow and mature have been limited to a single variety – one where only triumph matters. This is a view that is spread through contemporary popular culture, whether it be in social media, video games, tv-series, films or books. READ MORE

  4. 8. Characterization through character design in competitive multiplayer games : A comparative analysis of League of Legends and Valorant

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Robin Ahlgren; Dani-Alys Rizal; [2023]
    Keywords : characterization; hero games; League of Legends; multiplayer; narrative; storytelling; Valorant;

    Abstract : League of Legends (Riot Games, 2009) and Valorant (Riot Games, 2020) are both team-based competitive multiplayer games that do not feature any form of story-based game mode, but both feature a large cast of fleshed-out playable characters, each with their own design, backstory, and set of abilities. This study focuses on comparing both games’ approaches to characterization to understand how they incorporate elements of characterization in theircharacter design. READ MORE

  5. 9. Moral Measurement Stick : Moral philosophy in games

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Kylar Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : video games; morality; narrative systems;

    Abstract : How moral alignments are used in video games is an issue under discussion. This study looks at two methods of presenting it to the player. One is covert and tracks alignment behind the scenes, and the other shows how the score changes according to choices. READ MORE

  6. 10. Immersion with different narrative design approaches in serious games : Narrative design for cyber-security learning

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Yunus Halit Türe; [2022]
    Keywords : Narrative Design; Immersion; Storytelling; Serious Games; Educational Games; Narrative and Immersion; Story design;

    Abstract : Stories are the oldest medium to entertain and transfer information. Naturally, storytelling is also a fundamental aspect of digital games. In other words, narratives are the basis or framework of games. READ MORE