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Abstract

Game balance in asymmetrical multiplayer horror games relies on the input of both player statistics and player opinions but how is player opinion utilised? This game genre has grown traction in recent years and research has shown the need for game balance methods to be developed to fit this genre. This study aims to use case studies to determine what makes asymmetrical multiplayer games unbalanced and what solutions can be brought about for this through the use of player opinion in game balance methods. The discussions following the case studies will cover developer methods of game balance for the games chosen for the case studies as well as literature on current industry standard methods surrounding game balance. The conclusions will consider the information gathered from both chapters and what the reoccurring themes from both suggest in terms of improvements that could be made to current game balance methods in general as well as with a focus on game balance methods for asymmetrical multiplayer horror games.

Course: Computer Games Technology - BSc (Hons) - C1671

Date Deposited: 2022-02-11

URI/permalink: https://library.port.ac.uk/dissert/dis13780.html