213CR studio 1|Exploring games and identifying games concepts

List of Computer Games and there Genres

• Call of Duty 4 (First Person Shooter)
• Company of Heroes (Real Time Strategy)
• The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion (Role Playing Game)
• Gears Of War (Action/Adventure)
• Need for Speed Most Wanted (Driving/Racing)
• Thief: Deadly Shadows (Stealth)

Rating and some reasons why?

Rate the game 1-5:

1 Outstanding

2 Excellent

3 Good

4 Indifferent

5 Bad

Call of Duty 4

We rated this game 2, Infinity ward you have out done themselves, online play isn't just complete in a fast time you have ranks and challenges which makes the game a 2 rating game, and the storyline is action packed

Company of Heroes

We rated this game 1, despite hailing from that most overpopulated of genres the World War 2 Company of Heroes is utterly refined and slick. Relic have taken the best bits from strategy games and stripped out bad, leaving you with game that’s fun, intelligent, accessible, taxing, tactical and exciting. With so many positives in one sentence, you know it must be good.

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion

We rated this game 1, Oblivion’s sublime graphics, intuitive character-creation and massive freeform gameplay, put paid to the myth that you have to own a beard to enjoy RPGs

Gears of War

We rated this game 2, skirmishes against the aggressive Locust Horde are enjoyably tactical, while its cover system and difficulty level combine to make you genuinely fear the bullets flying around you.

Need for Speed Most Wanted

We rated this game 2.5, Combining illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuit that surpasses any Hollywood-style chase scene. Out-race rivals, evade cops and exploit hundreds of miles of open road as gamers make their way up the Blacklist

Thief: Deadly Shadows

We rated this game 1.5,Brand new game perspective - Go to 3rd person to see Garrett sneak up on guards, climb walls, fight with his dagger, peek around corners, and more! Cinematic 3rd person and classic immersive 1st person views are both fully supported and can be changed on the fly during gameplay
Identifying the games concept and what makes the game good

Gears of War (Action/Adventure)

The player takes control of a character called Marcus Felix. Who is let out of prison and drafted into the elite COGs squadron, which is the last remnant of humanity and send on varies missions to destroy the alien race who have waged a war on humans.

From the concept and what makes this game good, is the fact that it has engaging and disturbing cinematic story. Movie-like cut scenes, cinematic camera moves and in-game storytelling bring the brutal, emotionally charged narrative to life.

Need For Speed Most Wanted (Driving/Racing)

To become the most wanted racer, players must build up their street cred and Rap Sheet with gripping, white knuckle, head-to-head races with the top drivers on the streets, as well as pull daring, evasive moves to out-run and out-fox the cops that patrol the open road.

What made Need for Speed Most Wanted good for me was the features new and exciting gameplay that incorporates strategic cop pursuit and skill-based evasion techniques with illicit street racing.

Thief: Deadly Shadows (Stealth)

Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City. Thief: Deadly Shadows allows him to walk the city streets between missions where he can steal from passersby, spy on the townspeople, and complete the occasional side quest in addition to major story missions.

The implementation of games concept that makes the game good is, plotting and acting are as good as the predecessors but the sound is vastly improved and still look good several years on. The look; style; gameplay; cutscenes; characters; and story are beyound any other game you might play. Yes the graphics look very outdated now but the fantastic gameplay and perfect levels shine through still and make these games better then any others you might find. There are not words invented to describe these fantastic games correctly, all I can see is buy them now; what have you got to lose?

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Reasons for making Games

1. Playing video games enhances the ability to think quickly as the game proceeds. The mind can make quick-fire decisions on the next strategy to be taken.

2. Video games sharpen thinking abilities and problem solving skills. Both these qualities are much appreciated and valued in our fast paced world. Playing improves co-ordination of hand movements and the ability to concentrate without getting disturbed. The games captivate the children and the kids can play with huge levels of focus blocking out all sounds and disturbances from the surroundings.

3. Since many games are based on facts kids learn a lot about pioneers, business planning, town architecture, communicating and more. Researchers feel that the three-dimensionality of the games makes history easy to learn. Video games, research proves enhances hand-eye coordination as well as reflexes.

4. When the Army went looking for its next generation of war technology, it took a trip to the video arcade. Thanks to massive improvements in graphics technology over the last few years, the video game software industry has produced shooting, flying, and fighting games that look so real they can be used for actual combat training.

5. Making games, by definition, are entertaining and amusing. They are meant to be fun, enjoyable, and ultimately used to pass the time. As time, fashion, and technology changes, the underlying objective behind gaming does not: kill time while having as much fun as possible.