Final Class Reflection June 9, 2023 Before embarking on my journey with CS 247G, my viewpoint on games was mostly confined to the lens of a player. I relished the…
Critical Play: Play Like a Feminist May 30, 2023 “Play Like a Feminist” by Shira Chess offers us fresh eyes to critically analyze “Florence,” an iOS and Android game, developed by the Australian…
Critical Play: Games of Chance May 24, 2023 “Fight the Landlord,” developed by Tencent and accessible on various digital platforms, is an enthralling synthesis of chance and strategy that draws players into…
Critical Play: Puzzles May 16, 2023 As a game designer, playing Monument Valley by ustwo games on mobile platforms was a fascinating experience. The game targets puzzle enthusiasts and casual…
Critical Play: Mysteries May 9, 2023 “Life is Strange,” developed by Dontnod Entertainment and available on multiple platforms, is a narrative-driven game that invites players to immerse themselves in interactive…
P2 Checkpoint 1: Individual Component May 8, 2023 Emotions we want to Evoke: “Ah ha!” moments Tension Playful Directions Narrative 1: The Lost Captain’s Treasure Map Story: Players are part of a…
Sketchnote: Game Architecture May 5, 2023 The game that I really enjoy is Luigi’s Mansion 3. It is an action-adventure game that showcases a clever interplay of loops and arcs to…
Critical Play: Walking Simulators May 3, 2023 Dear Esther, a walking simulator developed by The Chinese Room and published by Curve Digital, is available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4,…
Critical Play: Bluffing, Judging and Getting Vulnerable… April 29, 2023 Name of game: Apples to Apples Creator: Mattel Platform: Physical card game, online versions available Target audience Apples to Apples is suitable for ages…
Short Exercise: Visual Design of Games April 21, 2023 Cheese or Font Elements: Core Elements: Cheese and font names: The primary gameplay element involves presenting players with names of cheeses or fonts for…
Critical Play: Competitive Analysis April 20, 2023 Introduction: As an avid fan of online multiplayer drawing and guessing games, I was drawn to Sketchful.io’s engaging gameplay and social dynamics. In this…
What do Prototypes Prototype? April 13, 2023 How can we make the game accessible to players of different skill levels and backgrounds? This is an important question to answer as it…
Critical Play: Your first critical play! April 13, 2023 Name of game: Among Us Creator: InnerSloth Platform: Windows, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch Target audience Among Us has been listed as suitable for ages…