Unit 14 – reviewing computer games
Task sheet 3 Assignment 3 – GSI (Game Structure Investigator)
Page Title Description/Evidence
Each page What you should have in each page of your portfolio
Criteria
should have
the title shown
You must write a report on a computer game of your choice. You must try to include the information below to complete
the report.
This task will cover p4, m3, d2
The report To get a pass you must P3
1. Describe the features of the platform have you played the game on.
2. Describe the advantages/disadvantages of this platform?
3. Describe the genre you are playing
4. Describe who the intended audience is for the game. – How do you know it is aimed at
this audience?
5. Describe the visual style of the game
6. Describe the quality of the graphics
7. Describe the sound within the game
8. Describe the rewards you can get within the game.
9. Describe and comment on the difficulty of the game
10. Describe the positive and negative aspects of the game
To get a merit you must: M3
Use illustrative examples to support any comments you make, which will go beyond
bare descriptions.
For example, ‘Going hand-in-hand with the sound effects, epic soundtrack and great
voice acting are incredible visuals. Besides the awesome unit design, the settings have
been done with great care and attention to detail so that they generate the right kind of
ambience for the grim events that transpire in game’,
Together with a screen-shot from the game showing the ‘incredible visuals
To get a distinction you must: D3
Compare and contrast points made about the game with other similar games.
Make both positive and negative analytical comments using fluent language and correct
terminology