Game Studies: Exercise 1

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Personal Gaming Experience ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ 

 Table of Contents 

✿ Lectures

  1. Instructions
  2. About Valorant
  3. My Experience with Valorant
  4. Slides

 Instructions 

Find out other information about this module below

Module Information


 Lectures 
Week 1
➜ Principles of Game Design

Figure 2.1 Lecture 1


Week 2
➜ Balancing Fun & Education Elements in Game Design

Figure 2.2 Lecture 2
Week 3
➜ Go out and play

We can use this time to go out and play, try-out other boardgames.


Week 4 - Week 7
➜ In these weeks, we focused on Finalising our boardgame, Game Pitch, Pre-Alpha Playtest, Alpha Playtest.


 Exercise 1: Personal Gaming Experience
Todo:
  • Choose a video game title or table-top game that you really like
  • Review the best parts of the game that makes me a fan, as well as the parts can could use some improvements
  • Present your findings from the position of 'PLAYER'
  • Include clips of gameplay videos or demonstration of gameplay in the entry

About Valoront by Riot Games

Title: Valorant
Genre: Tactical First-Person Shooter (FPS)
Release Date: June 2, 2020
Developed By: Riot Games
Founded By: Riot Games was founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill in 2006
Platforms: Microsoft Windows (PC only as of now)
Engine: Unreal Engine 4


Figure 3.1 Valorant

My Experience with Valorant

I've been playing Valorant since Episode 3 Act 1, which launched in June 2021. From then until now, the game has become a huge part of my weekly routine — not just as a pastime, but as a competitive challenge and creative outlet. I see Valorant as a space to release stress as time passes whenever I dive and really focus into the game.


Slides

I have created a presentation slides that include my experience with Valorant, My favourites of the game, what I love about the game, and what I think could be improved within the game.

Please read more below!

Figure 3.1 Slides

 Reflection 

 I was very excited to complete this task as I would love to talk about my favourite game, Valorant. Being an FPS gamer fan, I have tried many first-person shooters since high school till now — but Valorant has really stood out as something special.

Working on this task gave me a chance to reflect on how much the game has become a part of my daily life. From climbing the ranked ladder to attending live eSports events like the Champions Tour in Seoul, Valorant has provided me not just with entertainment, but with motivation, teamwork, and a sense of community.

Sharing my favourite agents, maps, and skins allowed me to express my personal connection to the game. It reminded me of how much time and effort I’ve put into learning strategies, improving my aim, and understanding the game's mechanics.

Overall, this task helped me better understand why Valorant is more than just a game to me — it’s a passion. It was a fun and meaningful experience to put my thoughts into words and present them from a player’s perspective.


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