Essays about: "Survival Mechanics"
Found 5 essays containing the words Survival Mechanics.
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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. 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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3. 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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4. The Relationship Between Survival Mechanics and Emergent Narrative
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : The Survival games genre is infamous for its lack of narrative. In this paper we look at thepossibility of emerging narrative in open world survival sandbox games. The survival aspectof a game is heavily tied to specific survival-centric mechanics that are frequently occurringin the genre. READ MORE
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5. Confined and Condemned : The Impact a Restricted User Interface Has on the Player Experience in Survival Horror Games
University essay from Södertörns högskola/MedieteknikAbstract : In this study, we will explore how a restricted user interface affects the player experience in survival horror games. To test this, we created a digital survival horror game. The restricted user interface in the prototype resides in the player controller who has access to five different user interface elements. READ MORE
