This module will cover:

Game development without an engine

Investigative reverse-engineering

Retro game design limitations

Evolution of mechanic design

Assessment Component 1 - (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 & 3)

An Arcade Game Remake weighted at 70% consisting of:

A remake of a classic arcade game using modern design techniques without the help of a commercial game engine.

A design document including all the research into the original game.


Assessment Component 2 - (Learning Outcome 2 & 4)

A Video Reflection weighted at 30% consisting of:

A short video that shows off the created game and reflects on the creation process in relation to modern gameplay design practices.

2 x 3-hour lecture/tutorial sessions per week which will include demonstrations, development periods, critiques and support opportunities.

1. Reverse engineer game systems using primary investigative research techniques

University Learning Outcome

Learning

2. Synthesise changes in mechanics down to an impact on experience

University Learning Outcome

Communication

3. Construct the fundamental components needed for making a game

University Learning Outcome

Application

4. Summarize the modernisation of game mechanics and how it has affected your programming style

University Learning Outcome

Reflection

Microsoft Visual Studio

GitHub Desktop

Adobe Photoshop

Aseprite

Digital Academy Forum

Digital Academy Upload

Gregory, J (2018) Game Engine Architecture ISBN: 978-1138035454

Barbier, M (2015) SFML Blueprints ISBN: 978-1784398477

Pupius, R (2017) Mastering SFML Game Development ISBN: 978-1786469885

You will remake a classic arcade game with modern practices in a low-level language. This will give you a round-up of everything needed to make a game in a scaled down setting without the extra challenges of designing a whole new game. On completion of the module, you will be better equipped to tackle challenges of modern game design.