UI Application: Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
Story Research
1.Bad Seed (2016) The Beggar's Ride.[Online] in STEAM. May 5. Available at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/463760/The_Beggars_Ride/
This article tells the story and description of The Beggar's Ride. I have deeper understanding on how the game works with the description inside. Besides that, it also helps me to analyze and study how a platformer game should look like.
2.Barsby,O. (2020) Wenjia Review [Online] in switchplayer. May 15. Available at: https://switchplayer.net/2020/05/15/wenjia-review/
This article talks about the background story of Wenjia which is a spiritual cat that needs to save the bunnies. The article gives description about the art design, content, story and user experience which aid on my research.
3.Koziara,A. (2015) ‘The Beggar’s Ride’ Review – Wearing the Face of God [Online] in toucharcade. Dec 2. Available at: https://toucharcade.com/2015/12/02/the-beggars-ride-review/
This game review talks about the interaction of the The Beggar's Ride. For example, the player has to collect the mask with different abilities to solve the puzzles. Some of the puzzles are quite complicated which need the player to crack their head in finding the solution. It also talks about how the story is performed in the game world as a text and voice over.
4.Lowry,B.(2018) Wenjia Xbox One review: A gorgeous platformer that sadly lacks depth [Online] in Windows Central. Sep 26. Available at:https://www.windowscentral.com/wenjia-xbox-one-review-gorgeous-platformer-lacks-depth
This article talks about pros and cons of the game. It helps me to have a better understanding on knowing what not to do in a platformer game for a better user experience.
5.Stevens,G.(2020) Oddmar Game Review for Android: Is It Any Good? [Online] in androidista. March 14. Available at: https://androidista.com/android-games/oddmar-game-review-for-android/
This game review talks about how the whole game was being set up that successfully won the audience's heart. It talks about the story of Oddmar and how every cut scene is presented for the user to immerse in the Viking's world. Besides that, this article also discuss about the game mechanics and interactions that are very beneficial to be implemented on my game.
6.PewDiePie(2018) Trap Adventure 2 - WHO MADE THIS GAME AND WHY 😡😡? ! " 🤰😡 - #001[Video] on Youtube. Jan 26. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ObitoLwhM
7.Young,L.(2017) This is the hardest game ever (Cat Mario) [Video] on Youtube. Aug 19. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LGWDo2JLvI
These two videos are examples of games that drives the gamer to have heart attack. It's very fun to watch their behaviour when playing games that makes them die anytime,anywhere. The games inspire me to create game that has difficulties so that user can keep on trying to win the game.
Design
1. Coffee,J. (2011) Ghosts by JustinCoffee on DeviantArt. [Image] in Devian Art. Nov 1. Available at: https://www.deviantart.com/justincoffee/art/Ghosts-266437053?q=gallery:justincoffee/6505344&qo=30
I like the design of the ghost because I feel it's very cute and has its own characteristics.
2. Freepik. Freepik | Graphic Resources for everyone. Flat design fishes. Octopus, Angler Fish, Prawn etc.[Image] Available at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/720857484098281860/
I reference the sea creatures from this image. This is because I like how the design of the fish is potrayed in an unfriendly characteristics.
3. Gigantic(2017) Flat Design Game Design Tutorial, 2D Platformer Game [Image] in Dribble. Mac 22. Available at:https://dribbble.com/shots/3513859-Flat-Design-Game-Design-Tutorial-2D-Platformer-Game?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=pinterest_shot&utm_content=Flat%20Design%20Game%20Design%20Tutorial,%202D%20Platformer%20Game&utm_medium=Social_Share
The vector art of this image is my visual reference. I take the concept and idea of the ground to be implemented in my underwater world.
4. Krolone (2015) Four Halloween Pumpkins On Moon Background [Image] in evanto market. Aug 20. Available at :https://graphicriver.net/item/four-halloween-pumpkins-on-moon-background/12580566?ref=ydesig
I refer the color scheme of this halloween poster. The color combination is really nice and suits the mood of halloween. I also study how they apply the opacity and overlay in order to have a nice gradient layout.
5. Mojo (2019) Some oldies, I've done that in 2014, for Abraca, an Ankama game (a quite fun couch party game) ! [Image] in Twitter. Nov 20. Available at: https://twitter.com/joachimleclerc/status/1197109287320981504
I really like the art style and concept of this series of artwork. The art style and designs are totally my cup of tea. I study and analyze how every details and colours are implemented so that everything seems blending well to each other.
6. Rualann,I. (2018) 2D art for Game project "Vamp Venture" [Image] in Art Station. Available at :https://www.artstation.com/artwork/x8xem
I study the design of the assets and placement of UI buttons. I feel the design of the graveyard is suitable to be the instruction board of my game. Besides that, I also refer to the GUI for inspiration.
7. Semenhorosh (2019) Halloween banner illustration [Image] in Creative Market. Aug 15.Available at:https://creativemarket.com/Semenhorosh/4021025-Halloween-banner-illustration?u=radcat
I refer the design of this banner as the design of my tittle screen.
8. Tsarev,P. (2014) Concepts for Qumi-Qumi game. [Image] in Behance. Feb 7. Available at:https://www.behance.net/gallery/14349853/Concepts-for-Qumi-Qumi-game
I feel the assets and colour scheme of the artwork is very suitable to be implemented on my game. I'm inspired with the special characteristics of the assets.
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