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GAME:IT - Unit 1 ACTIVITY: Game Critique

DIRECTIONS: To begin, go to File > Make a Copy to edit the document. In this activity, you’ll select two different games from the STEM Fuse Arcade to play and then answer some questions about those games. Based on what you’ve learned, evaluate the games you’ve chosen. Be as specific as possible when writing your answers. This will help you consciously think about what really makes a game great and will help when you start designing your own games.

PART I - Game 1 Critique Question 1: What is the name of your chosen game?

Question 2: How many players is this game intended for: 1 ,2, multiple, unlimited?

Question 3: Explain the typical decisions a player must face that are required to play this game?

Question 4: Did you feel that you can adequately control the game – was it easily workable? Explain:

Question 5: List the main characters that make up this game and explain their role in the game?© STEM Fuse 2017 Activity: Game Critique

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Question 6: What are the goals of the game?

Question 7: Are the goals achievable but still challenging? Explain.

Question 8: What are the rewards a player can earn?

Question 9: Do you consider this a "good game"? Why?

PART II - Game 2 Critique © STEM Fuse 2017 Activity: Game Critique

Question 1: What is the name of the 2nd game you selected?

Question 2: Do you feel that your decisions have a quick impact on the game?

Question 3: Describe the following factors of the game; graphics, colors, sound & music, characters.

Question 4: Describe the story of the game and the game world it is set in? Explain.

Question 5: Do you feel the characters & music match the action? Explain why or why not.

Question 6: What is the genre of this game?

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Question 7: Which game genre is your favorite? Explain.

Question 8: Do you consider this a "good game"? Why or why not?

Question 9: What would you change to improve the game? Describe three things.

Question 10: In your opinion, what factors make a great game?

© STEM Fuse 2017 Activity: Game Critique