game design principles
what is the term for the rules that define how a game operates and interacts with the player?
what is "game mechanics"
This is the most commonly used programming language for developing games in Unity.
What is "C#"?
This process is the foundation of creating characters, environments, and objects in 3D games.
What is "3D modeling"?
This game, released in 1980, is often credited with popularizing the arcade game industry.
What is "Pac-Man"?
This term refers to sound effects that are triggered by in-game actions or events.
What are "dynamic sound effects"?
This term describes how difficult a game is and how it adjusts as the player progresses.
What is "difficulty curve"?
What is the widely-used open-source engine known for its versatility in game development?
What is "Godot"?
Which technique is used to make 2D characters or objects appear as if they are moving?
What is "sprite animation"?
Who is the creator of the Super Mario franchise, one of the most influential video game series?
Who is "Shigeru Miyamoto"?
The method of looping background music continuously in a game is called what?
What is "adaptive music"?
What is the practice of creating a detailed, often interactive experience within a game world called?
What is "level design"?
This term describes the code that runs a game's physics, such as gravity or collision detection.
What is a "physics engine"?
This term refers to the process of making a character or object move smoothly from one pose to another.
What is "keyframing"?
What was the first home video game console ever released?
What is the "Magnavox Odyssey"?
What is the practice of using audio cues to inform players of in-game events or danger?
What is "audio feedback"?
This design method focuses on how a player feels while playing the game.
What is "player-centered design"?
In game development, this optimization technique is used to limit the rendering of objects outside the player’s view.
What is "frustum culling"?
In 3D games, what is the process of adding a skeleton to a model so it can be animated?
What is "rigging"?
Which 1993 game was groundbreaking for its use of 3D graphics and first-person shooter mechanics?
What is "Doom"?
Which well-known game series was composed by Koji Kondo, featuring iconic melodies such as the main theme for Zelda?
What is "The Legend of Zelda"?
This design element refers to player freedom in determining how to approach and complete objectives.
What is "open-ended gameplay"?
This type of game logic ensures that multiple players in an online game share the same environment.
What is "synchronization"?
The technique used to create realistic movement of cloth, hair, or fluids in a game is called?
What is "physics-based animation"?
This company, founded in 1983, is known for pioneering home computer gaming with titles like "The Bard’s Tale" and "Wasteland."
What is "Interplay Entertainment"?
This technique blends sound effects and music in real time, often shifting based on the player's actions or game state.
What is "interactive audio"?