Game Evaluation AssignmentSlide 2Preliminary InfoPreliminary Info Cont.Game SummaryGame Summary: Player’s RoleSlide 7Slide 8Game Summary: InstallationGame Summary: InterfaceSlide 11Game Summary: Game playSlide 13Game Summary: ScoringArtSound and MusicSpecial FeaturesKnown BugsThe GoodThe Bad…In the Same Genre…In the Same Genre Cont.Appropriate AudienceDesign MistakesSummary: Strengths & WeaknessesSummary: Ways to ImproveSummary: Worth Purchasing?Any questions?Trailers/Game Play FootageGame Evaluation AssignmentKasey ThompsonCIS487 F099/28/09Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Preliminary Info•Creator: Tripwire Interactive–Make Something Unreal contest•$50,000 in cash •Unreal Engine commercial license worth approximately $350,000. •Publisher: Bold Games, Valve Corporation•Genre: First Person Shooter, Period Piece•Price: –Original ($30), Current($15), Specials($5)Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Preliminary Info Cont.•Minimum Hardware Requirements:–CPU: 1.2GHz (single-core)–RAM: 512MB–GPU: 64MB w/ DirectX9 Compatibility–HDD: 2GB Space•Actual Requirements Hold True•Recommendation–3.0GHz, 1GB RAM, 128MB GPURed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Game Summary•Play as either a Soviet or German soldier during the Eastern-Front (OstFront) Campaign of World War Two in a realistic FPS.•From Operation Barbarossa (Summer 1941) to the Fall of Berlin (Spring 1945).•The storyline follows actual history of World War 2, but with limited continuity.–(i.e. battles are like Death Match in Quake)Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Game Summary: Player’s Role•The Player can choose many different roles in each game, which can vary during and between battles.•Play as member of a small squad (16-32 other players)•Infantry (FPS)–Many roles as infantry (Rifleman, Officer, Antitank)•Tanks (FPS/Simulation)–Tank crew/Tank commanderRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Game Summary: Player’s RoleRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Game Summary: Installation•Download and install via Steam–www.steampowered.com•Purchase Hardcopy and install in typical software fashionRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Game Summary: Interface•Game Menus–Similar Layout to Unreal Multiplayer •Simple and Familiar•In Game Interface–Similar to Most FPS Except:•No crosshairs•No ammo counter•No health bar•No “super map” with teammates pointed outRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Game Summary: Game play•The Object of each map is to take and hold key strategic “Control Points” placed around the map.•Attack/Defense & Meeting Engagement Maps•Take Control Points by having more team members in the radius for 10-30 secondsRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Game Summary: Scoring•Score Individual Points by:–Killing Opponents (1 pt)–Helping Teammates (3-5 pts)•Giving ammo, etc–Capturing/Assist Capturing Control Point (10 pts) Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Art•Vintage Propaganda Posters•Ambient Colors and Contrast–Serious/Warlike undertones•E.g. gray/red/black•Mood setting models, skies, and textures–Drab, dark, dirtyRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Sound and Music•Realistic sounding weapons and vehicles•Immersive ambient sounds–Distant artillery/machine guns•Bland Musical Track–Takes away from the immersion–Recommend to play without musicRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Special Features•‘Dual Arc’ Control–Two independent arcs allow hands to move separate of body•Realistic Weapon Behavior–Physics (bullet drop)–Sway (breathing)–Mechanics (manually work bolt, change barrel)•Realistic Tank Geometry–Deflections at specific angles/rangesRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Known Bugs•Frame Rate & Recoil of Firearms–Users with poor performing computers will sometimes experience zero recoil of firearms resulting in a cheat-like control of weapons•Animation Bugs/Glitches–Rifle reloading, etc•Historical Inaccuracies–Minor details on some weapons–Some propaganda art is not of Period Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45The Good •Immersive Game Play–Feels like you’re a part of history•Challenging Game Play–Victories are more enjoyable because of difficulty•Social Game Play–Play as a part of team (VoIP)Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45The Bad •Challenging Game Play–New users may be put off by learning curve–Old users may be frustrated on a “bad day”•Graphics Outdated–Noticeably old graphics can be awkward at times–Can lead to removal from immersive game play•Lack of Continuity–E.g. Germans can win the battle of Berlin, but to no affectRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45…In the Same Genre•Red Orchestra is very unique World War Two – First Person Shooter, there are not many games like it.•Many World War Two games but…–Red Orchestra is only which looks solely at non American involvement in the war.•Other shooters: Arcade type, fast paced, non-realism oriented–Red Orchestra is only which looks solely at non American involvement in the war.Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45…In the Same Genre Cont.•Why is RO better than similar genre titles:–Looks at untapped areas in the Genre–Very niche game model•Why is RO worse than similar genre titles:–Large learning curve for typical FPS–Very specific game which might not be enjoyed by large audienceRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Appropriate Audience•Fans of World War Two History•Fans of War-gaming •Fans of First Person Shooters–Not typical game, but it’s a nice change in pace•Teen/Mature age–Graphic depiction of warRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Design Mistakes•Very few design mistakes–Years in public beta as a mod for UT2K3•AI development could have more effort placed towards itRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Summary: Strengths & Weaknesses•Strengths–Immersive atmosphere–Realistic game mechanics–Price•Weaknesses–Long learning curve–Repetitive game play–Outdated graphicsRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Summary: Ways to Improve•Update game engine–Graphics, Physics•Add more content–Campaign Mode, would help with continuity issue–More theaters of war – Yugoslavian/Romanian?Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Summary: Worth Purchasing?•YES!•Great value at $30, let alone $15 or $5•If you enjoy FPS, history , or a great gameRed Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Any questions?Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Trailers/Game Play
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