Game Concept & Modification Task Sheet

Game ideas:
1. Platformer level-based game,
2. 2-D roman-based side scrolling combat,
3. 2-D arena fighter.
4. Visual Novel.
5. Physics game.

Game name: Achilles

What platform is used to play the game?
Computer

What is the objective of the game?
Clear stages by killing enemies.

What three  things do you like about the game?
You can pick up/throw spears. The optional blood. Being able stun enemies.


What three things do you not like about the game?
Choppy/robotic movements, overwhelming amounts of enemies at times, can't turn around to face enemies in the back if enemies are also in front of you.

List three reasons why you think this game is popular and successful?
The gameplay is simple. The game is addicting due to simplicity and combat. It's based off a famous greek hero.

Game modification plan:

The goal of the game could be to besiege troy rather than just fight random enemy waves and the occasional boss. I would make the movements less robotic and add a story to the game, as well as modify the controls to allow turning around and possibly add more attacks/defenses. These ideas were most likely not implemented due to the designer either not caring, not thinking about it, or not having enough time to finish it as well as not having the knowledge to do so. I think players would like the character's movements to be smoother as well as a story to keep them invested in the game, as well as more attacks and defenses to make combat more complex and interesting. These changes would be difficult to implement due to programming difficulties with the several different commands and attack/defense combinations. The developers may not know how to implement these ideas or may not want to. Also the developers may enjoy the game without an overly complex story.