The document discusses the importance of character design in video games. It notes that successful characters are instantly recognizable and their design matches their abilities and the game's visual style. A character's appearance conveys their personality and skills, which is particularly important in role-playing games where character classes impact gameplay. It questions how a game's genre influences customization and why a character's image can impact their success.

1. P1 describe visual style used in game design with some appropriate use of subject terminology
M1 explain visual style used in game design with reference to detailed illustrative examples and
with generally correct use of subject terminology
D1 critically evaluate visual style used in game design with supporting arguments and elucidated
examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctlyc

2. 1. Mario (Donkey Kong, Nintendo, 1981)
2. Link (The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, 1986)
3. Master Chief (Halo: Combat Evolved, Microsoft, 2001)
4. Solid Snake (Metal Gear, Konami, 1987)
5. Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII, Square, 1997)
6. PAC-Man (PAC-Man, Namco, 1980)
7. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider, Eidos 1996)
8. Gordon Freeman (Half-Life, Valve, 1998)
9. Kratos (God of War, Sony, 2005)
10. Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega, 1990)
11. Crash (Crash Bandicoot, Sony, 1996)
12. “Soap” MacTavish (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Activision, 2007)
13. Nico Bellic (Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar, 2008)
14. Samus Aran (Metroid, Nintendo 1986)
15. Ratchet (Ratchet & Clank, Sony, 2002)
16. Nathan Drake (Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Sony, 2007)
17. Captain Price (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Activision, 2007)
18. Kirby (Kirby’s Dream Land, Nintendo, 1992)
19. Marcus Fenix (Gears of War, Microsoft, 2006)
20. Pikachu (Pokemon Red/Green, Nintendo 1996)
21. Yoshi (Super Mario World, Nintendo, 1990)
22. “CJ” Johnson (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar, 2004)
23. Mega Man (Mega Man, Capcom, 1987)
24. Sam Fisher (Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, Ubisoft, 2002)
25. Shadow (Sonic Adventure 2, Sega, 2001)

3. 26. Jak (Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Sony, 2001)
27. Duke Nukem (Duke Nukem, Apogee, 1991)
28. Dante (Devil May Cry, Bandai, 2003)
29. Naruto (Naruto: Konoha Ninpoch, Bandai, 2003)
30. Altair (Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, 2007)
31. Zelda (The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, 1986)
32. Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII, Square, 1997)
33. Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong, Nintendo, 1981)
34. The Prince (Prince of Persia, Broderbund, 1989)
35. Ezio (Assassin’s Creed II, Ubisoft, 2009)
36. Leon S (Biohazard/ Resident Evil, Capcom, 1996)
37. Ash Ketchum (Pokemon Red/Green, Nintendo, 1996)
38. Guybrush Threepwood (The Secret of Monkey Island, LucasArts, 1990)
39. Spyro (Spyro the Dragon, Universal, 1998)
40. “Ghost” Riley (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Activision, 2009)
41. Goku (Dragon Daihikyoe, Epoch, 1987)
42. Max Payne (Max Payne, Rockstar, 2001)
43. Jill Valentine (Biohazard/ Resident Evil, Capcom, 1996)
44. Princess Peach (Super Mario Bros., Nintendo, 1985)
45. Larry Laffer (Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards, Sierra, 1987)
46. Augustus Cole (Gears of War, Microsoft, 2006)
47. Bowser (Super Mario Bros., Nintendo, 1985)
48. Eddie Riggs (Brutal Legend, EA, 2009)
49. Ryu (Street Fighter, Capcom, 1987)
50. Sackboy (LIttleBigPlanet, Sony, 2008)

4. P1 describe visual style used in game design with some appropriate use of subject terminology
M1 explain visual style used in game design with reference to detailed illustrative examples and
with generally correct use of subject terminology
D1 critically evaluate visual style used in game design with supporting arguments and elucidated
examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctly
One of the key reasons any game will be successful will be because the
design of the main playable character(s) is appealing to the player.
Characters
Playable NPC
Appearance:
Instantly recognisable
All actions and movements
represented in the design
Characteristics help
with gameplay
Must match the style
of the game
Main enemy must
match the main
character in graphic
quality

5. P1 describe visual style used in game design with some appropriate use of subject terminology
M1 explain visual style used in game design with reference to detailed illustrative examples and
with generally correct use of subject terminology
D1 critically evaluate visual style used in game design with supporting arguments and elucidated
examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctly
Good characters will stand
the test of time and improve
as graphic capabilities get
more advanced.

6. P1 describe visual style used in game design with some appropriate use of subject terminology
M1 explain visual style used in game design with reference to detailed illustrative examples and
with generally correct use of subject terminology
D1 critically evaluate visual style used in game design with supporting arguments and elucidated
examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctly
The appearance of a character does not just convey their personality, but also
their skill set. This is particularly important in RPG games, where character
classes are a vital part of the gameplay. This idea has now developed into
different game types.

7. P1 describe visual style used in game design with some appropriate use of subject terminology
M1 explain visual style used in game design with reference to detailed illustrative examples and
with generally correct use of subject terminology
D1 critically evaluate visual style used in game design with supporting arguments and elucidated
examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctly
What types of characters are featured in games?
How does the games visual style influence their look?
How does the character’s purpose affect their appearance?
How does the games genre affect the player’s ability to control
the look of their character?
How important is a character’s image?
Why might characters be successful/unsuccessful based on their
image?