review RTS

Notes on this document are in Blue.

Game Testing Analysis Questions:

What is the game about?

War, world domination will we have the option of world domination, or just local battles?

What do the players do?

Set up and command armies to dominate and destroy other players

How many players is this game for?

Unlimited? (online) This game will not be an MMO, and the multiplayer options will be a maximum amount of players per map (12?)

We need to clarify the single player options of this game.

Multiplayer

Who’s the target audience?

Competitive players

Shooter fans

People who like war games

Scifi/fantasy

How are theme and gameplay linked?

The game is about war, players builds armies and goes to war with other players

What kind of skill or strategies can be used?

Not stated: Recommendations: skills- ability to multitask

What part of the game is most fun?

Not indicated

Be able to control different units in army to be up close and personal

What mechanics are being used?

Traditional RTS mechanics blended with the options to use FPS mechanics

How do players know they are doing well?

When you’re dominating other warlords and their armies

We may want other options for victory conditions. These may include regicide, melee, resource rush, domination, and diplomacy.

How do you feel when playing the game, and after the game?

Not indicated:

Experience both FPS and RTS, both kinds of people that prefer wither will still enjoy it, and after whether you win or lose, you want to play again. High replay value is essential.

What parts of the game should get extra attention? Why?

Making integration between FPS and RTS flawless so they go smoothly

This may be accomplished with either a button or zooming with the mouse wheel.

What is your favorite part of the game?

The online play, FPS and RTS

Variability of game play

Why would players play this game instead of another game?

More unique offering blends, the many different genres it has

Notes:

Rockband reference? We may need to remove the rock band reference unless we justify it in the game document.

Failed to mention popularity of RTS