Jogos de terror de sobrevivência e mecânicas de combate: impactos na experiência do jogador

Abstract

This study examines the impact of combat mechanics on player experience in horror games. The theoretical research covers horror game design features, combat systems, and subgenres, aiming to understand how these elements influence immersion and challenge in gameplay. Popular games within the Steam community were analyzed to identify effective combat mechanics practices. Based on this analysis, a survival horror game was developed and detailed in a Game Design Document (GDD). The game was then subjected to two testing phases, with the goal of gathering participant feedback to refine the gameplay experience. This work also demonstrated, in practice, how the studied concepts can be applied to game development. In addition to contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of horror game development, the study reinforces the importance of a player-centered approach and suggests pathways for future research and innovations in the genre. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]