Game Evaluation (PC)Basic InformationBasic Information contd.Slide 4Game Summary - StoryGame Summary – RoleGame Summary - InstallationGame Summary – User InterfaceSlide 9Game Summary – GameplayGame Summary - ScoringGame Summary contd.Game Summary – Artwork contd.Game Summary – Special FeaturesSlide 15Slide 16Game ReviewGame Review contd.Slide 19Slide 20Slide 21SummarySummary contd.Summary Contd.Gameplay demoGame Evaluation (PC)By: Andrew ClausBasic InformationGame Title: WolfensteinDevelopers: id Software, Raven Software, Pi Studios, Endrant StudiosPublisher: Activision BlizzardType of game: WWII First Person ShooterPrice: –PC: $49.99–XBOX 360 / PS3: $59.99Basic Information contd.Minimum stated hardware requirements–O.S.: Windows® XP or Windows Vista®–Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3400+ processor –RAM: 1GB–Video: 256MB NVIDIA(R) Geforce(R) 6800 GT or ATI Radeon(TM) X800 –Disk Space: 8.8GB available–DirectX: DirectX® 9.0c–Connection: Broadband–Media: 100% Microsoft Windows compatible DVD-ROM driveBasic Information contd.Test machine hardware:–O.S.: Windows 7–Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 GHz–RAM: 6GB–Video: 512MB ATI Radeon 4870–Disk Space: 40GB+ available–DirectX: DirectX® 9.0c–Connection: Broadband CablePerformance:–No noticeable lag at highest settings, 30-60 FPSGame Summary - StoryContinues the story of Wolfenstein 3D and Return to Castle WolfensteinWWIINazi’s obsessed with the supernaturalDeveloping new weapons and super solders with Black Sun technologyStop the Nazi’s from taking over the worldGame Summary – RolePlay as B.J. Blazkowicz, Secret Agent of the Office of Secret ActionsInfiltrate the town of EisenstadtTake missions to thwart the Nazi’sSteal and destroy their weaponsAccess a parallel dimension called the VeilGame Summary - InstallationInitial installation:–Purchase DVD, Install using a DVD drive.Updates:–No updates necessary for Single Players–Latest update required for Multiplayer mode, must be manually downloaded and installedGame Summary – User InterfaceLimited on-screen interfaceGame Summary – User InterfaceGame Summary – GameplayFirst Person Shooter–Some strategy allowedTaking cover behind objectsFlanking the enemy–Mainly Run-and-gunSome RPG Elements–Quest hub–Semi-non-linear story progression–Collect hidden objects for currency and weapon upgrades–Purchase weapon upgradesFriendly AI assist in some fightsGame Summary - ScoringOverall goal is to complete everything–Complete Quests from the main city–Collect Gold Bars–Collect Intelligence–Collect TomesAdditional Statistics–Number of enemies killedGame Summary contd.Artwork–High resolution textures–Convincing volumetric lighting and particle effects–Mediocre cut-scenes and animations–High attention to detail in levelsSound–Realistic weapon sounds–Realistic speech–High quality ambient sounds–Directional and positional soundsGame Summary – Artwork contd.Game Summary – Special FeaturesFuturistic weaponry–Anti-Gravity fields–Particle Cannon–Tesla CannonVeil powers–The VeilSee hidden doors and objectsSee enemies through wallsSee Veil creatures–MireSlow down time–EmpowerShoot through objects and shields–ShieldBlock and reflect bulletsGame Summary – Special FeaturesGame Summary contd.Manual–Keymap for keyboard and mouse controls–Enemy descriptions–Weapon descriptionsBugs–Unable to open/close doors if physics-enabled objects are blockingGame ReviewWhat is good about the game?–Weaponry/Combat–Veil powers–Attention to Detail–Storyline–Blood and Gore effects–Physics-enabled objectsMost decorations are moveable/breakableGame Review contd.What is bad about the game?–Motion bob–Cut scenesStiff animations–Repetitive nature of the quest hubNot much to exploreEnemies re-spawn in the same place after every questTravel the same routes in-between quests–MultiplayerTried too hard to make it feel like classic Wolfenstein–Physics enabled objectsSometimes there too many physics enabled objectsGame Review contd.How does it compare to similar FPS games?–Same basic concept and design as other WWII shootersCOD SeriesMedal of Honor Series–Modified Quake IV engineDOOM 3Quake IVGame Review contd.Why is it better or worse then similar games?–Supernatural aspects allow for more possibilitiesNot your average WWII FPS–Optimized game engineMulti-ThreadedBetter lighting and physics algorithms–Multiplayer is unpolished compared to othersMost important aspect of a game for lasting valueGame Review contd.Appropriate audience?–MatureBlood/GoreNazi’sNazi Pictures/Symbols/PropagandaAny design mistakes?–Multiplayer design–Over-exaggerated motion bobSummaryStrengths:–Story–Weapons/Combat–The Veil–Game EngineWeaknesses:–Multiplayer–Quest hub–Cut-scenes–Other small detailsSummary contd.Is the Game worth purchasing?–Yes, IfYou have enjoyed the original Wolfenstein 3D or Return to Castle WolfensteinYou enjoy other modern WWII FPS gamesSummary Contd.How could the game be improved?–Motion bob adjustment in options–Revamped multiplayer–Door auto-close timer increased, or turned offGameplay demoVeil usage
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