The document summarizes research on existing side-scrolling platformer games. It finds that they commonly share similar mechanics due to their layout, include characters with detail, and provide some incentive to progress. Aspects the research will incorporate include familiar side-scrolling mechanics, a simple relaxing background, detailed characters, and good pacing without being too difficult. The intended audience is 12-14 year old males from working class families who enjoy repetitive competitive games.

1. Research
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2. Existing Product
has a solid character with general definitive layers.
Effective template to form a comprehensible framework.
A 3d render of the character is done and some visual effects to give
more special awareness and depth have been used
The colour palette is limited to tones of blue, this may make it more
masculine as the character also seems more masculine.
The animation is smooth and would be navigated by a handheld pad or
joystick
The objective is not clear and this could be a flaw

3. Existing Product
The coins placement bear a similar layout to many mainstream games so this would be a
familiar format
The colour schemes are engaging and would appeal to younger users.
The character is in good size ratio to the background
There are obstacles to avoid, you know this as some look harmful and
others look as though they are to be attained.
The background is calming and detailed to be inviting to look at for long
periods of time
The animation is quite fast and this makes it more difficult

4. Existing Product
The ground bears a solid representation of the layers mine will further take.
Backdrop heavy in its influence to the overall “feel.”
The resolution is poorer and therefore could be older or for mobile/PC.
Dark colours suggest the genre is dark
Mystical creatures connote fantasy
Side scrolling animation, basic pacing and little actions for movementHP counter and levels for incentive to achieve
Detail in background – more mature audience because of themes

5. Research Analysis
• What common features do the researched products have?
– Similar mechanics due to the layout being specific to a side-scroller platform.
– Characters that are detailed
– Some incentive to progress or achieve
– Colour palettes that reflect genre
• What aspects of the research will you include within your on work?
– Similar mechanics due to the layout being specific to a side-scroller platform.
– A simple but relaxing background to please the viewer
– Characters that have detail many be difficult but to achieve resemblance is key
– A good pacing to not be difficult or change the tone

6. Audience

7. Audience Profile
Category Demographic Content to appeal to this audience
Age Range
-12-14 • Side-scroller is easy to understand;
repetitive in it formalities.
Gender
Male • Will attract more boys to because of the
competitive pace.
Psychographic
People with
addictive
personalities.
• The mix of the repetition and competition.
Social Status
Working class. • More free time and are more “influential.”