Homa Academy

Game Design - Survival Shooters

Written by Kevin | Nov 20, 2023 10:52:45 AM

 

Overview highlights

  • 💡 Genre breakdown of survival shooters and their relationship to roguelike and roguelite games
  • 💣 Importance of character progression, compulsion loops, and first-time user experience
  • 🎵 Incorporating sound and visual effects for enhanced gameplay experience
  • 💥 Considerations for skill trees and the balance of features in game design
  • 🌟 Potential for innovation in level design and gameplay mechanics within the genre

Game Design and Mechanics

  • 💎 Collecting gems and diamonds to upgrade weapons creates a loop of gameplay that keeps players engaged and motivated.
  • 🔫 Choosing different weapons in different arenas can really influence the choices of the game and the way you play it.
  • 🎁 Chests in the game add tension and surprise, making it a really great way to enhance the player experience.
  • 💰Make sure that chests or pickups in the game are meaningful and worth going for, so players are excited to find out what's inside and delighted once they open it.
 

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