Report: Computer Game Components.

Report: Computer Game Components.

The characters in computer games vary depending on the genre and target audience of the game. Some characters are timid and some are hard-core. They all have there own image and style depending on the game itself. Characters can be both male and female and can even be supernatural for example animals, monsters and zombies. The terrain also varies depending on the genre of the game it could be on land, in a house, in water, in a city, in a desert or war grounds. The Terrain normally links in with the image of the characters for instance if the character was wearing an army uniform and armed with weapons the terrain would normally be on a war ground.

Most games are set in 1^st person as you select a character and play as if you were them however there are certain games that are played in 3^rd person for example car racing games.

Game play in all games is totally different but they all have some sort of goal you have to achieve for example on ‘candy crush’ the goal is to switch round the candy and clear the jelly to complete levels. The levels then get harder as you progress through the game. Also in ‘Nazi Zombies’ the goal is to survive for as long as you can killing zombies to stay alive. Some games go on forever however other games have rewards for completing levels and can be completed as a whole. You can also go back to the start after completing the whole game and start again from level one.

Controls on the game vary from the type of game you are playing for instance ‘Nazi Zombies’ controls are different compared to ‘Just Dance’ because the aim to win is different. This is also the same for the type of music in the back round it varies due to the genre of the game for example ‘Candy Crush’ music will be happy and calm. This will be completely different to ‘Nazi Zombies’ because they will include sound effects to add tension and adrenalin.

The target audience for games changes depending on the genre. Some games are targeted at a specific audience and some have a range of people that they are trying to attract. Certain games have age limits for instance shooting games are aged 15+ because of the violence and can even be 18+ for hard-core games. However some games are aged 7- because the game is aimed at a younger target audience. Games can also be aimed at a specific gender for instance ‘Call Of Duty’ is aimed at males in general but females can also play.

Games can also have sequels to make more money and change parts of the gameplay to make it more interesting. Some intense gamers actually wait outside shops at ridiculous times to make sure they get a copy before they sell out.

Overall I have discovered all games are completely different but have some similarity’s to attract gamers.