Lecture "Game Types" in Game Development course at University of Management and Technology Lahore for Spring 2017 Semester by Hafiz Ammar Siddiqui

1. Game Types
FROM: HAFIZ AMMAR SIDDIQUI – COURSE: GAME DEVELOPMENT – INSTITUTE: UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

2. Viewpoints and Camera Perspectives
FROM: HAFIZ AMMAR SIDDIQUI – COURSE: GAME DEVELOPMENT – INSTITUTE: UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
2D and 3D

3. Viewpoints and Camera Perspectives
• A viewport is a viewing region in computer graphics (the part which appears on the
display) and a viewpoint is a way of representing (or rendering) a viewport with respect
to a camera perspective
• Game can haveviewpoints and camera perspectives in 2D or 3D
• A game can have multiple types of viewpoints which can be blended together or
selected one at a time
• Many games do not use existing popular viewpoints and camera perspectives instead
they create their own dependingupon the gameplay
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4. Static Background
• Games with a fixed background in the
displaythat does not move
• Camera focuses on static background
and usuallystays there
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Peggle

5. Top Down
• Games showthe scene from the top
• Camera shows the player and its
surroundingarea from above
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Mini Motor Racing

6. Side Scrolling
• Games with a display that scrolls
horizontallyfrom left to right usually
• Camera often known as side camera
which slides on horizontal axis or the
scene slides horizontally
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Jetpack Joyride

7. Vertical Scrolling
• Games with a display that scrolls
vertically from bottom to top usually
• Camera slides on vertical axis or the
scene slides vertically
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iStriker

8. Isometric
• Games with isometric projection from
3D to 2D also known as 2.5D
• An angle for rotation is applied to a 2D
drawingobject to make it look like 3D
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SimCity 3000

9. First Person
• Games with a viewpoint which is
rendered from the perspective of player’s
character
• Camera becomes the eyes of the main
player often known as eye camera
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Battlefield 4

10. Third Person
• Games with a viewpoint which is
rendered with a perspective which is
some distance away from the player’s
character
• Camera stays at a distance and follow
the main player often known as follow
camera
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Mafia 2

11. Genres and Styles
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12. Genres and Styles
• Genre is a specific category of a game which is related by similar characteristics
• Style is grouping of games that have similar challenges with similar methods for
winning or besting the challenge
• A game can have multiple types of genres and styles which can be blended together or
selected one at a time
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13. Action Games
• Action games emphasize on series of actions performed by the player. They provide
physicalchallenges that are based on eye-hand coordination and reaction time
• Usually consists of continuous and fast-paced games that requirequick reflexes
• Sub categories in action games are Platform, Fighting, Shooter, etc.
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14. Action Games
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Injustice Call of Duty Black Ops II

15. Adventure Games
• Adventure games allow player to move at his / her own pace through the various parts
of the game while solving challenges and puzzles along the way
• Adventure games are set in a world that is explored by the player to complete
objectives
• Sub categories in adventure games are Text Based Adventure, Graphical Adventure,
InteractiveMovie, etc.
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16. Adventure Games
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Game of Thrones The Whispered World

17. Action Adventure Games
• Action adventure games are a combination of action games and adventure games
where a player explores the world and complete objectives through series of actions
• Action adventure games have faster-paced gameplay as compared to adventure games
while also solving challenges and often experiencinga detailed storyline
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18. Action Adventure Games
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Assasins Creed The Last Guardian

19. Strategy Games
• Strategy games require planning and tactics from the player to solve challenges and
objectives
• Strategy games are based on players’ strategic decisions and interventions to bring the
desired outcome
• Sub categories in strategy games are Puzzle, Board, 4X, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Real
Time Tactics (RTT), Tower Defense, etc.
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20. Strategy Games
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Warcraft 3 Civilization VI

21. Simulation Games
• Simulation games recreate the experience of real world or simulate the aspects of
fictional world for a player in the game
• Simulation games are often accompanied with simulators (hardware to help in creating
and experiencinga simulation environment)
• Simulation games are often used to help or train people
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22. Simulation Games
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SimCity Buildit Flight Simulator X

23. Role Playing Games
• Role playing games allow player to play the role of a character in the game, which is
usuallyset within a virtual world that is influenced by the storyline
• Role playing games focus on player’s character developmentand narrativecomponents
• Sub categories in role playing games are MMORPG, Action RPG, Tactical RPG, Sandbox
RPG, etc.
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24. Role Playing Games
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Skyrim The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt

25. Sports Games
• Sports games allow the player to experience the simulation of a particular sports in
game world
• Popular sub category in sports games is racing game which allows player to drive a car
or any other type of vehicle on some kind of track
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26. Sports Games
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Need for Speed Rivals Fifa 17

27. Temporal Aspects
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28. Temporal Aspects
• Temporal aspects refers to methods that define how time passes or how events are
taking place insidethe game
• Temporalaspect definethat howcontrol is given to or taken awayfrom player
• A game can have multiple type of temporal aspects which can be blended together or
selected one at a time
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29. Temporal Aspects
• Real-Time: Game time progresses continuouslyand actions are performedin real-time
• Turn-Based: Game time is divided into turns and actions are performed by the players
taking turns
• Time Manipulation: Player can manipulatetime by taking certain actions
• Time Travel: Player can move between differentpoints of time in the sametimeline
• Timed Action: Player must complete certain action in a given amountof time
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30. Ending Types
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31. Ending Types
• Ending types refers to methods that define how a player finishes the game
• Finite: A game with a single terminal ending
• Infinite / Endless: A game with no definite ending
• Branching: A game with multiple endings
• Post-Game: A game with bonus content unlocked after completing the game
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32. Reference
• Video Game Genre, Evolution and Innovation -Dominic Arsenault
• Facet Analysis of Video Game Genres - Jin Ha Lee, Natascha Karlova
• Game Design Essentials - Briar Lee Mitchell
• Game Engine Architecture - Jason Greygory
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