5.14.2015

Game Design & The Top Principles To Know

By Michael Robert Peterson


If you've been a fan of video games for a long time, you already know what elements help to make a good game. You know how graphics should be presented and how the feel of the game should be. These are just a few examples to consider, but they do not exactly go over what are considered the principles of game design. For those who are looking for greater evidence, in this regard, make sure that these points are kept in the back of your mind.

To start off, new ideas should be introduced over the course of time. However, this has to be done in such a way that instructions aren't blatantly obvious; gamers feel as though they are being talked down to otherwise. For example, if one level brings up an item that allows a certain function, the level in question should be built around that very item. It's a simple strategy but it's one that just about any gamer can attest to, regardless of experience.

What about the ways in which stories are told in game design? You have to know that several elements can play into the effectiveness of a game's narrative, ranging from the music that's played during certain scenes to how well the dialogue is crafted. When these sorts of elements are made shoddily, no gamer is going to want to see what the story has to show next. In game design, story creation is an endeavor that takes quite a bit of effort to carry out.

Without fun factor, though, how can game design be carried out? No one can argue with the fact that video games, as technologically advanced as they might be, must carry enjoyment with them as well. It's the main reason why certain games are rated higher than others across different publication. This is why players want to push forward and see what the rest of the story has to offer. Events like these can only come about if products are, to put it simply, fun to play.

To say that these are just a few fundamentals of game design would be nothing short of an understatement. However, I am of the opinion that these stand out the most, meaning that they are that much more vital for the creation of future projects. Regardless of the genres they reside in, there's no doubt that they stand out all the same. All that's required is a bit of effort, so make sure that you follow these fundamentals and exercise your creative muscles as well.




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