[casual_games] characters in games

[Ben Lewis]

>> If you look at the Casual Games that are doing well
>> recently, many of the features a strong lead character
>> with an back-story (usually not involving the Pit Of
>> Doom), and a problem to solve.

>like what? solitaire? bejeweled? soduku?


He was probably talking about games like Diner Dash, Mystic Inn, Cake Mania,
Plantasia, Gold Miner Vegas, etc. Lots of games have several characters that
play smaller roles in the plot too, including Mah Jong Quest, Aveyond, and
Mystery Case Files. It definitely pays off if you can get the player to care
about your protagonist!


Ben Lewis
Yatec Games
Marketing and Sales
(225)274-1550
blewis at yatecgames.com
www.yatecgames.com

-----Original Message-----
From: johns at worldwinner.com [mailto:johns at worldwinner.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 8:18 AM
To: IGDA Casual Games SIG Mailing List
Subject: Re: [casual_games] Gender and casual games research

hi

( 06.07.17 21:43 -0700 ) Allan Simonsen:
> If you look at the Casual Games that are doing well
> recently, many of the features a strong lead character
> with an back-story (usually not involving the Pit Of
> Doom), and a problem to solve.

like what? solitaire? bejeweled? soduku?

> They also feature a
> really nice ambience/mood. 

well, nice media [art audio] can definitely enhance any gaming
experience.

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