Genre Characteristics
What is the Genre? How many categories does it fit?
Name some game example Games that are in the same category and genre type. Why are they in the same Genre? Talk about the codes and Conventions that they should/Do share What similarities do they have?
Devil May Cry is an action adventure hack and slasher based off of demons, humans and angels. The first game itself actually used to be considered an action adventure thriller because it had a sense of scares in the game. It also had very disturbing monsters and horror like settings within the game, so you could say its a action adventure horror thriller hybrid. A similar game called Onimusha 3, fits the same genre criteria and has very similar game mechanics, such as diverse weapons(swords)
Who is the Genre audience? Do other same genre games have the same Audience? If yes or No why? What are the similarities?
How were games in this Genre in the past? Are past game Genres the same as now or have they changed?How have they changed? If the have changed Why? If they haven't changed why? Give examples of other Genres that have changed. Give examples of Games that have been affected by this change and explain why they have been Affected. Do YOU like the change?if not why?if yes why? Do YOU think its a good idea for it to change?if yes why? if not why?
Narrative Structures
How does the Narrative allow the game to connect to the player? Why does it do this? why does it do it in that way? is it different for other games in the same Genre? If yes why? If no Why? Give examples of games that are, and that are not. is the method they use good? if yes why? If not why? what methods in YOUR opinion would work/help engage the Player in a game of that Genre.
Representation of Characters
How is Gender constructed? How is Gender represented? Do you like the way Gender is constructed? Why? What type of characters does this Genre typically have? Give examples What type of characters is NOT seen in games of this Genre typically? Explain why in YOUR opinion they are absent, and explain why in YOU opinion why they DO have those characters. What characters are negative? What characters are Positive? Give examples of each, 2 each. Do you like this Genre? Why? Do you like the Characters in them? Why?
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HA10 - Pavlov's Dogs Task 1
Devil May Cry
Personally, I love playing Devil May cry. From the gory fighting to the stylish attacks and finishers you can execute your enemies with. Devil May Cry has always been one of my favourites, for multiple reasons, but when it comes to why I play the game, its more for self satisfaction and stress release. As many people know, Devil May Cry is one of the most violent games that in themselves promote violence across each of the Devil May Cry games. The entire games mechanics and functions are based around making a bloody mess of demons while still looking cool at the same time. The game its self is a great source of entertainment, especially as all you do in the game is slash demons down with ridiculously large swords with incredible powers. Despite playing the game so much, there has never been another reason for playing that game other than pure satisfaction and entertainment. However, other people that have come to buy this game may be provided with more than just entertainment content, such as content that quenches their urge to know more about this style of game. For example, this game has a lot of mythical history and legend based off of real life legends and myths, people may this very interesting and so may seek to find of more on the matter. Being any game without online features now days can be very stressful as most people tend to enjoy the social interaction side of games more than linear more campaign focused games. Fact of the matter, Devil May Cry would be more successful if it had such online and social interaction features built in, as it would bring the game more limitless enjoyable hours with your friends. This would drive me to continue playing the game and so would be another reason for me playing it, IF it had those features.
From what I have played, I have decoded that the jokes in the game are passive, they are thrown in often to give the game more attention and humour, however other people may disagree and say that they are intentionally used to touch on Dantes growth throughout the games and how much he has matured, therefore showing character development.
The Uses and Gratification theory
Uses and gratifications theory is an approach to understanding why and how people actively seek out specific media to satisfy specific needs. Evidently commonly found within games (UGT) is an audience-centered approach to understanding mass communication.
Considering its plot is simply about a demon slayer out to slay more demons while obtaining special powers and comrades on the way, just as the UGT theory suggests, I cannot imagine anyone else playing such a game for any other reason other then for entertainment and enjoyment. Of course most if not all games are played for entertainment, but this game is exclusively has that satisfaction factor. All devil may cry games are single player campaign, they have no online play, however, it does have
As mentioned Devil May Cry also contains lots of humour throughout the story, as Dante, the main protagonist in search of his brother finds strange demons that are out to kill him, but since he is basically immortal, he constantly makes jokes of their incompetence. This also convinces me that DMC has focused more on the entertainment side of the game rather than the seriousness that is the story line, as the world is being corrupted by demons. Even though previous have been different in terms of fighting styles and humour factors. Before the 3rd sequel, Devil May Cry was rather serious about its story and characters.
Personally, I love playing Devil May cry. From the gory fighting to the stylish attacks and finishers you can execute your enemies with. Devil May Cry has always been one of my favourites, for multiple reasons, but when it comes to why I play the game, its more for self satisfaction and stress release. As many people know, Devil May Cry is one of the most violent games that in themselves promote violence across each of the Devil May Cry games. The entire games mechanics and functions are based around making a bloody mess of demons while still looking cool at the same time. The game its self is a great source of entertainment, especially as all you do in the game is slash demons down with ridiculously large swords with incredible powers. Despite playing the game so much, there has never been another reason for playing that game other than pure satisfaction and entertainment. However, other people that have come to buy this game may be provided with more than just entertainment content, such as content that quenches their urge to know more about this style of game. For example, this game has a lot of mythical history and legend based off of real life legends and myths, people may this very interesting and so may seek to find of more on the matter. Being any game without online features now days can be very stressful as most people tend to enjoy the social interaction side of games more than linear more campaign focused games. Fact of the matter, Devil May Cry would be more successful if it had such online and social interaction features built in, as it would bring the game more limitless enjoyable hours with your friends. This would drive me to continue playing the game and so would be another reason for me playing it, IF it had those features.
From what I have played, I have decoded that the jokes in the game are passive, they are thrown in often to give the game more attention and humour, however other people may disagree and say that they are intentionally used to touch on Dantes growth throughout the games and how much he has matured, therefore showing character development.
The Uses and Gratification theory
Uses and gratifications theory is an approach to understanding why and how people actively seek out specific media to satisfy specific needs. Evidently commonly found within games (UGT) is an audience-centered approach to understanding mass communication.
Considering its plot is simply about a demon slayer out to slay more demons while obtaining special powers and comrades on the way, just as the UGT theory suggests, I cannot imagine anyone else playing such a game for any other reason other then for entertainment and enjoyment. Of course most if not all games are played for entertainment, but this game is exclusively has that satisfaction factor. All devil may cry games are single player campaign, they have no online play, however, it does have
As mentioned Devil May Cry also contains lots of humour throughout the story, as Dante, the main protagonist in search of his brother finds strange demons that are out to kill him, but since he is basically immortal, he constantly makes jokes of their incompetence. This also convinces me that DMC has focused more on the entertainment side of the game rather than the seriousness that is the story line, as the world is being corrupted by demons. Even though previous have been different in terms of fighting styles and humour factors. Before the 3rd sequel, Devil May Cry was rather serious about its story and characters.
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