Every developer wants to make their game interesting and a hit! To do this, he needs to understand a variety of nuances that are important to consider when developing. In this article, we'll lift the veil of secrecy and talk about the game setting.
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So what is a setting, and what is it eaten with?
This concept can be compared to decorations in a theatrical production. By building the imaginary world in which the game takes place, the developer creates its setting. It covers all elements of the game: place and time of action, climate, background, social status of characters, etc. In short, the setting creates the atmosphere of the game world, its internal laws and connections. It plays a key role in giving users a positive or negative impression of the game. A well-designed setting immerses players in the game world and makes them not want to return from it.
Types of settings
As obvious as it may be, the game's setting can replicate the real world or represent some kind of fantasy space. Real settings are based on locations that actually exist, as well as historical events. Fictional settings are born in the developers' imagination. For example, Rayman Legends's setting is a unique fantasy world inhabited by magical creatures.
What does the setting include
Any setting is a combination of different aspects that create a single world with a unique atmosphere and your own mood.
It may include the following elements:
Geography
We are talking about purely physical characteristics of the game world, such as the landscape, the presence or absence of water bodies, and the climate.
Location
A candy castle, a cloudy world or an underground city — each of these locations sets you in a special way, setting a unique tone for the game.
Time
The past, the imaginary or real present, the future — the choice of timing affects the perception of the game.
Background
The past of the game world, which includes important events that determine the main mission and the course of the game, such as wars, revolutions, disasters, etc.
Culture
An interesting layer of the game world that includes the customs, beliefs, rules, values, traditions and language features of imaginary inhabitants.
Social structures
The organization of society in the gaming world: political systems, economic structures and social hierarchies. This also includes various factions — groups or organizations that exist in the game world and may have their own goals and beliefs.
Technology
The level of technological development in the gaming world.
Atmosphere
How the player will feel is entirely up to the developer. The atmosphere can help developers convey a message to users that they want to express through their creativity, amuse players, or make the adrenaline run high in their blood. The tone of the game permeates the visual, plot and musical accompaniment, making them play in unison.
Details
They help support the main idea of the game, making the world as close to reality as possible. These include clothing and interior items, background sounds, architecture, scenery outside the window, weather, etc.
Game mechanics
The setting determines what mechanics will be relevant in a particular game world. For example, in a cowboy game, shooting and the ability to ride a horse would be appropriate, while in a space simulator, controlling a ship and fighting would be appropriate.
Visual style
It is important that it corresponds to the theme and atmosphere of the world. Whether it's realism, stylized graphics, pixel aesthetics, the main thing is for the “drawing” format to resonate with the mood of the game.
Musical accompaniment
Developers need to select or write soundtracks that will support the unified nature of the game — the spirit of mystery, cheerfulness, the aura of epic, etc.
Why it's important to create a single setting
The setting is very important for gaming, and here are the reasons why:
#1 It immerses you in the game world and keeps players engaged.
#2 It creates a unique atmosphere that makes the game memorable.
#3 It makes the gameplay more interesting and exciting because the user feels the authenticity of his gaming mission.
#4 It helps to create a rich context for the development of the story and characters.
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