RWP Final Paper: The Allure of Simulation Games: Exploring Control, Escapism, Progression, and Comfort June 14, 2024 Introduction One of my favorite genres of games has always been simulation games. When I was younger, I was addicted to Roblox because it…
RWP (2024) – Hades June 13, 2024 We played Hades this quarter for RWP! I went into this game pretty blind as I have heard raves about it but have not…
RWP 2024 – Unpacking (Phuc) June 12, 2024 I got the chance to play Unpacking this quarter. For those who aren’t too familiar with Unpacking, Unpacking is a cozy puzzle game developed…
RWP 2024 – TeamFight Tactics June 12, 2024 I have picked up TeamFight Tactics recently and have played it with a few friends this quarter. For those of you who aren’t familiar…
RWP 2024 – Slay the Princess (Phuc) June 11, 2024 I got the chance to play Slay the Princess earlier with Jenny. For those who are not familiar with the game, Slay the Princess…
Final Class Reflection June 9, 2024 Before enrolling in 247G, my understanding of game design was shaped by my prior experiences, notably through Christina’s independent study, Read, Write, Play. I…
P2 – Rooted (Team 17) June 8, 2024 Team 17: Kongmeng Her, Cameron Mohne, Xinyi Wang, Phuc Tran, Jenny Mai Artist’s Statement “Rooted” is a 2D platformer game where we delve into…
Critical Play: Play Like a Feminist – Stardew Valley May 29, 2024 Stardew Valley is an indie farming simulation game created by Eric Barone (ConcernedApe), first released in 2016. In the game, players inherit a run-down…
RWP 2024 – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Phuc) May 16, 2024 I got the chance to play Ace Attorney on my desktop earlier this quarter with a group of friends. For those who are not…
Critical Play: Puzzles – Monument Valley May 15, 2024 Monument Valley is a puzzle game developed and published by Ustwo Games. It follows the journey of Princess Ida through surreal, architecturally inspired landscapes….
Critical Play: Mysteries – Life is Strange May 8, 2024 I played “Life is Strange” earlier today on PC and was able to get to Chloe’s room. “Life is Strange” is available on a…
Concept Doc 1 Individual Deliverable (Team 17- Phuc) May 7, 2024 Direction #1 (Fantasy, Discovery, Emergent Narrative): The magical plant, Sap, must build its forest from scratch after a disastrous forest fire. As they construct…
Critical Play: Walking Simulators – What Remains of Edith Finch May 1, 2024 I played “What Remains of Edith Finch” earlier this week on PC and got through most of the story. “What Remains of Edith Finch”…
P1 Team 18: Works of Art April 27, 2024 Works of Art Created by Abhi Desai, Phuc Tran, Jenny Mai, Oumnia Chellah in CS247G Spring 2024 Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eq1rvTofScD_s1t-q00Z4rHx87AOe2ut/view?usp=sharing Link to final prototype:…
RWP 2024 – Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (Phuc) April 26, 2024 ** pictures coming soon as soon as I learn how to screenshot on Windows! ** On Wednesday, I got the chance to play Granblue…