Basics of Game Design

Basics of Game Design

A book for the budding computer-game designer covers role-playing, real-time strategy, first-person shooter, simulation and other games and explains how to design game play for combat, solving puzzles, managing inventory and more, as well as how to develop stories for games, build maps and levels and design the graphical user interface. A 'must' for any serious game programmer or designer! -- Midwest Book Review , December 2011 this work is unique in its focus. ... this book dives into the tables, charts, and numbers behind game mechanics that power game play. Each chapter ends with exercises that reinforce the material being covered and invites the reader to look outside video games for insight and inspiration. For students and professionals alike, this book can be a helpful reference and design toolbox. ... Highly recommended. --A. Chen, CHOICE , October 2011 Used Book in Good Condition