P2 – E – Gameplay
Grand Theft Auto V:
The gameplay in GTA is very diverse compared to other games as there are
many different types of “gameplay” and many different interpretations of it.
Firstly there is the Driving gameplay which is where the player is able to
control: Automobiles, Tanks, Planes, Helicopters and boats this is one aspect
of gameplay travelling and getting by. Also there is a section of gameplay
called GTA Races where you race your friends in selected cars just like a
normal racing game. The next type of game play is First Person Shooting or FPS.
GTA V introduced an FPS update in 2014 which allowed the players to view out of
the characters eyes while shooting driving walking etc. This is a change of
play compared to the original 3rd person playing mode and is easy to
switch between each views which makes it dynamic and very easy for users to
change their view points.
The next piece of gameplay is the Shooter gameplay. This when the player
is using guns and other means of violence to kill people and destruct the world
around them. There are many available guns for purchase in GTA ranging from
pistols to rocket launchers. There is also a functioning money system in the
game which is used to buy cars houses guns etc. it is the economy of the game
and cannot function to its top potential without the players earning and spending money via the missions
given.
The
game is also completely sandbox which means the player can roam as any of the 3
characters whenever they want with no restrictions due to the game not being
linear when you are not in a mission. This aspect makes it much more enjoyable
and even though you could have completed the campaign you can still drive
around etc. and perform he same activities as before rather than the game ending.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain:
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom
Pains gameplay is also very immerse and has many different aspects just like
GTA V. It is only a small aspect of the game but vehicles are used to drive
around the games open world maps which is a 3rd person camera view
of the driving vehicle. They can be used destructively these vehicles such as
tanks and horses having their own uses in the game.
The game also has a first person
aspect which is used when looking through binoculars, rifle scopes and when
crawling through enclosed spaces. It makes the game more immerse as you are
looking through the characters eyes. The first person aspect cannot be used
roaming around unless you are in combat.
The game has a combat aspect which gives
the player the options of hand to hand combat, non-lethal ammunition and lethal
ammunition. The game requires players to achieve their missions using stealth
or by going in loud; it is solely the players choice to which option they
choose.
The game also has hunting aspects
such as hunting animals collecting plants and converting enemy soldiers to join
your army. The soldiers and capture animals are transported to the army base
where they can be viewed and interacted with. The base is a 2km wide establishment
disguised as an oil rig.
Minecraft
Minecraft has quite a niche
gameplay when compared to other games as it is such an original idea. One of
the main game-playing aspects is survival. The player is challenged to survive
in the randomly generated world full of different environments. Tools, supplies
and shelter all has to be crafted from what the player has found in the world
whether it be bricks, stairs, weapons, food etc.
The player has to watch out for
enemies who come out during the night and try to destroy the built shelters or
try to kill the character which results in the character losing all of their
items and spawning as a new character.
It is quite a time consuming game
and takes dedicated playing time to achieve certain things such as trying to
find certain animals or resources resulting in endless playing time and no end
point. People have the choice to survive in the world or go into creative mode
and can use unlimited resources to create things such as structures, cities or
anything whatever the player desires to do.
Call Of
Duty Black Ops 2
This gameplay varies depending on
what you want to do on the game. There is the choice between the linear story
led campaign, Multiplayer either against AI or real people also playing the
game too consisting of 10 different competitive game modes and finally the
Zombies game mode where 4 friends battle against rounds of zombies to try and
survive for as long as they can.
Call Of Duty is known for its fast
paced gameplay style in all three aspects of the game and is casual/competitively
played.
Firstly one of the game-playing
aspects is the campaign. This is a single player experience where the player
takes the role of David Mason and goes through a series of story led missions
as well as various cut scenes. This campaign leads on from the previous title
and this appeals to players who enjoy stories.
The second way this game can be
played is through the online aspects which is a multiplayer game mode where the
player is able to battle in 10+ game modes with either AI or other players
using an internet connection. There are ranks which shows what level you are alive so that people can get ahead of others.
Finally the last aspect of the game
is zombies which is completely different to the other two parts as it is
against pure AI zombies not humans and the only end goal is to survive there is
no way to complete missions like in the campaign and there is no ranking system
also.
