Game & Simulation Foundations - Semester 1 Exam Practice #1

Which of the following is NOT NEEDED for the creation of a game ?

• Requires at least one player.

• Has a victory condition.

• Has powerups and bonuses.

• Has rules and objectives.

Games that emphasize thinking, planning, and tactical aptitude and often include simulation elements are called ______ games.

• fantasy

• strategy

• action

• realistic

Games that emphasize problem solving using spatial skills, logic, or pattern recognition are called ____ games.

• sports

• role-playing

• rhythm

• puzzle

Video games can be classified into _____ based on the type of gameplay they feature.

• genres

• narratives

• consoles

• roots

A camera that shows the avatar the player is controlling is:

• first-person

• third-person

• second-person

• any of the above

In terms of video game characters, players are generally more likely to be immersed when:

• the characters are attractive/cute and pay the player or the player character a lot of attention

• the player can connect with characters that they feel have the power to fulfill their goals

• the characters are photorealistic

• the characters behave ethically and follow a strict code of justice

The graphical representation of the user’s character or alter-ego is their:

• eidolon

• avatar

• voxel

• animus

A state of deep engagement that allows a player to fully invest in a game’s world is called:

• gameplay innovation

• truth in storytelling

• player immersion

• games-as-art

A ____________ designs icons and elements that are used in the game's menus and heads up displays (HUD).

• Menu designer

• Technical artist

• User Interface artist

• Level designer

____________________ illustrate the game's cinematics and sometimes elements of gameplay design to be passed on to other artists and animators.

• Texture artist

• Comic artist

• Illustrator

• Storyboard artist