Game Genres
Fallout 3...
Action - Adventure
This game is based on a survivor of a nuclear war, who is born into the devastating new world. He lives underground in a vault with many other survivors as going outside is to dangerous. However he is soon forced out the vault as raiders attack them. From this incident the player is forced to survive out in the wastelands, and compete against mutated creatures and insane survivors.
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This image shows part of the destroyed wasteland of Washington DC USA, in which the game is based, This is where the player will survive and scavenge for supplies.
The structure of this game makes the game interesting as it is left up to you to search for supplies in which will keep you alive. Also you will be asked to help other survivors in missions in which put the player in danger; but if you complete the mission you will be rewarded usually with bottles caps (money)
The game play brings the player in, as the game is full of hidden locations such as secret stashes of weapons, friendly survivors bases. When you play the game, you feel the need to keep playing in the hopes of finding something amazing such as a unique weapon.
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This image shows a metal shelf in the game, and on the shelves, is Armour, ammo, a sack of food and metal pans. All these things can be used by the player e.g. the player can sell these things or use them there self.
The game is not online and only single player meaning the game has not got much interaction. However the game holds NPC's in which will team up with you to fight enemies and protect you while you scavenge etc.
The narrative structures in Fallout 3 are very important to the game and also the decisions are left up to you. When speaking to NPC's etc, you will have a choice out of at least 4 replies. Each reply could have a different effect meaning they may try to kill you, or be friend you etc. I would say that the narration is multi strand and open.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ_o_K5qfYk
This video shows the player speaking with an NPC. You will see how the player has choices, The choice they choose actually ends them up in a mission in which they can agree to do, or disagree.
The main character is actually customized by the player, meaning the name will probably be the name of the player. The player then has a choice when they rank up on what improvements they want to put on their player. e.g. better with guns, better sneak attacks.
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This image shows the player customization screen. The highest number for each choice is 100. From this the player totally creates his character meaning the main character will be developed into how you want it.
There is different stereotypes on the game. An example is that the main characters dad is always busy with work, and hardly has time to speak with his son, or daughter (depending on your choice). This basically portrays that in real life most dads don't have time for their sons or daughters, as they are too busy working. Also your character is a classed as either a hero or a villain depending on you. the villain. are treated with disrespect on the game and the hero's are looked up to. In real life, the same rules apply, meaning that this is stereotyping the public.
This video tells you why people deiced to be evil on this game, why people decided to be good, and why they even converted from a villain to a hero. Also the video tells you what effects, being good or bad have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l8kZGHW-rg
Skyrim...
Action - Adventure
This game is based on a warrior who is about to be beheaded for crime. However he escapes death and escapes the law and decides to live in the world of Skyrim.Your player will end up encountering missions, Your player has to fight enemies, and likewise fallout 3, search for supplies in which you will survive on such as food, medicine, weapons.
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This image shows the player stood in the Skyrim environment. The environment is very much country grounds from forest to swamps. This is where the player will compete against other warriors and this is where the game is based.
The structure of this game makes the game appealing and interesting as likewise fallout 3, it is left up to you to learn new fighting skills, survive and complete missions. However. you are rewarded for helping people in missions and scavenging as you will be payed in gold coins, or through scavenging you can also find the gold coins.
Also the game play in this game brings the player in as, in contrast to fallout 3, the game holds many secret locations such as secret money stashes and even hidden weapons.Also this game is addicting, as you feel as if you want to keep playing as there is so many things to do, meaning you don't get bored easily.
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This image is of one of the many hidden stashes on skyrim, This stash has a special book, gold ingots and a sword. This portrays why players are so interested in the game as finding something like this can work well for the player.
This game is not online and only single player, but in comparison with Fallout 3, there are many NPC's who you can acquire to help you fight enemies, and complete missions.
The narrative on this game works just like with Fallout 3, meaning that you as the player get to decide what decisions to make, and each answer will have a different effect on the game and towards you character. The narration, I believe is multi strand and open, as the player is open to say what they want and the player has a choice, on what to say.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omGW7MQ7LP0
This video shows the player speaking with an NPC. You will see how the player has choices, The choice they choose actually gets them into a cult on Skyrim called the companions.
In contrast to Fallout 3, On Skyrim you also get to create your own character, meaning the main character is designed by you. This means that when the player ranks up, they have there own choice to improve their stats e.g. if the player wants to focus on being a hunter; they may choose to improve their archery skill.
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This image shows the level up screen for Skyrim, this is where the player will improve there skills e.g. destruction skill, alteration skill, The highest level you can get for the skills is 100.
On Skyrim there is some stereotyping on the game. an example of this is that woman are portrayed as the house workers meaning that when you come home, your wife is likely cooking working on things at home like potions. This portrays that in real life woman are known for staying at home and cooking tea ready for their husbands coming home.
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Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V)...
Action - Adventure
GTA V is based in a place called Los Santos, unlike fallout 3 and Skyrim, the story follows 3 main characters and each character has different story lines and different lives. In addition the 3 main characters work together sometimes in missions, but each character is there for a different reason e.g. Franklin needs money, Michael is trying to provide for his family. During the game the 3 characters end up in dangerous positions as they take on gangs and hard missions throughout.
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This image shows one of the main characters in the middle of a shootout with a gang dealing drugs. This is in Los Santos, where the game is based; and also where the characters will live.
The structure of this game makes the game interesting as it is left up to you to fight gangs and complete missions . Also you will be asked to help other survivors in missions in which put the player in danger; but if you complete the mission you will be rewarded usually with money and if online money and RP.
The game play brings the player in, as the game is full of things to do e.g. golf, tennis, ambush gangs, races; etc. When you play the game, you feel as if you want to keep playing considering there are many things to do; you don't get bored quickly.
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This image is of an in game race on GTA V, This occupies players as when they win a race, they will earn cash and even car modifications. This is one of the many things that keeps player hooked on the game.
Unlike Fallout 3 and Skyrim, GTA V is online which means players can interact with each other. Together online players can race, take gang hideouts on, fight against each other; etc.
This video shows an online race on GTA V; in which multiple people are participating in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofgayOz6iwI
The narration on GTA V is very different to both Skyrim and Fallout 3 as the choices are not given to you and you can not choose from other choices. This means that when a mission is given to you, you can either avoid it or take part in it. This means that the narrative takes you through the game so its a one way narration. (linear)
Also the character creation on GTA V is very different to character creation on Skyrim and Fallout 3. On GTA V there are 3 main characters that you are given, meaning that you do not get to create any of them. In addition, each character has one special stat, that you do not get to give then e.g. Michael has the best accuracy with a gun, Trevor has a rage mode, and Franklin has a special driving stat.
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This image shows different stats from each of the 3 main characters. Each stat is different depending on how the player has used the different characters. e.g. if a player has used Fankiln for races; his driving skill may be better than the others.
On GTA V there is the use of stereotypes. E.g. some of the gangs in GTA V are made up of mostly black people portraying that in real life, there is more black people in gangs that other races. Also another use of stereotyping in GTA V is that there are overweight characters in the game implying that in the USA (where the game is based), there are many overweight people in real life.
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Saints Row 2
Action - Adventure
Saints row is based around a gang in USA called the Saints. The saints end up in trouble as other gangs grow and begin to try taking over the saints land. The saints fight back and from they become the strongest gang in the area. The game takes place in a place named StillWater, and it all begins when you the boss of the saints escapes from prison. When he returns to his gang, he realizes they have grew weak...and so he decides to bring them back with force.
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This image shows the main character (the boss) stood with some of his saints troops who will protect him and help the saints get their power back.
The structure of this game makes the game interesting as you are left to bring the saints power back on your own as you are the boss. Also you will be confronted by other gangs who will try and kill you as they will see you as a threat as your power regenerates. Missions will be sent your way and you will be rewarded with cash for completing them as well as RP in which will unlock different abilities for your gang and yourself.
The game play brings the player in, as the game is full of things to do e.g. cage fighting , take out gang hideouts, races, etc. When you play the game, you feel as if you want to keep playing considering there are many things to do; you don't get bored easily.
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This image shows one of the many things you can do on saints row 2. This is one of the many things why you don't get bored quickly, as there's many activities to do in which will keep you hooked and interested.
Likewise GTA v this game is multiplayer/online meaning you and a friend can play the game together. This means as a team you can take part in races and many other activities like shopping etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbyiw1_DtEE
This video shows one of the multiplayer games you can take in part called Mayhem. You will see them both trying to kill each other as the winner will be rewarded with money and RP.
The narration of this game is similar to GTA V as the missions are giving to you and you will either have to do them or ignore them. The game is very much one way narration as the missions take you through the game and build the game and basically the game has a linear narrative.
However the character creation mode is linked more to Skyrim as you yet again get to create your character e.g. choose skin color name etc. However the character creation mode is far more creative than skyrim, as you can choose exactly what your character looks like e.g. the size of their nose, their eye shape etc.
This video will show just what creations you can do toward your character, and how to use the customize option.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w32cqIJT6Tk
On saints row 2 there is some stereotypes portrayed in the game. For example, there is many prostitute females on the game implying that many women in the USA result in prostitution as a way of life. Also the game like wise GTA V links black people to be in the gangs, as well as Chinese people and white people.
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