Game Ideas

Analysing the ideas I had for my Fall Guys-type game as well as my FPS game, Here I will label the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats toward the development of these games and implementation of my ideas.

Fall Guys

Strengths:

Fun and Lighthearted

- Appeals to many due to its colour schemes, quirky characters and humorous game play

Multiplayer Engagement

- Encourages interaction to either compete or co-operate as well as experience defeat and victory

Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master

- Simple controls for accessibility to a wide range of players. Gameplay however, ramps in difficulty for improvement in players

Replay-ability and Variety

- Randomly selected mini-games and obstacle courses for fresh playthroughs and new challenges

Weaknesses:

Limited Solo Experience

- Relies on multiplayer and party-style gameplay which may be limiting for those without many to play with or simply enjoy solo experiences more

Skill Vs Randomness

- Although there are some skill-based aspects, winning still requires some luck and coincidences. May be frustrating for some.

Limited depth and longevity

- Because of its simplicity, some may wish for more complex mechanics, deeper story and long-term progression systems. Due to how this isn't true, some may not enjoy the game as much.

Opportunities:

Potentially adding power-ups that do not affect the game negatively

Threats:

Ideas may break the original game template, requiring a rework which may take time
Adding more movement mechanics may cause the game to break

FPS

Strengths:

Immersive Gameplay

- Perspective increases immersion and connection to the surrounding world as you are in the shoes of the character

Intense Action

Fast-paced, adrenaline pumping combat for an exciting and thrilling experience. Appealing to those who enjoy high-stake encounters.

Skill-Based Gameplay

Requires, precise aim, critical thinking and fast reflexes. Rewarding for those who enjoy honing these abilities and mastering mechanics

Weaknesses:

Steep Learning Curve

Mastering mechanics such as aiming can be difficult for new players, deterring from fully enjoying the game or the game overall.

Lack of Diversity

May not attract players looking for a diverse experience/genre as FPS games mainly focus on combat and shooting mechanics.

Motion Sickness

Accessibility can be limited due to the first-person perspective causing discomfort to certain players; especially during fast movement or action sequences.

Opportunities:

Potentially adding power-ups that do not affect the game negatively

Threats:

Ideas may break the original game template, requiring a rework which may take time
Adding more movement mechanics may cause the game to break

Final Idea

In conclusion, I had chosen the Fall Guys layout due to the reasons listed in its strengths but additionally due to the appealing nature in terms of production it has toward myself. By this, I will be able to improve my skills in mechanic construction and expanding my knowledge in the UE visual programming language. Understanding this logic will be helpful to using other programming languages in future.