Operation: Tango

Investigating Player Agency and Role Appeal in Asymmetric Cooperative Games

Investigating Player Agency and Role Appeal in Asymmetric Cooperative Games Jia Qian Peh Renee Teo Samantha Sze College of Computing and Data College of Computing and Data Nanyang Technological University Science Science Honours College Nanyang Technological University ...

• Asymmetric cooperative games face a critical design challenge in balancing player agency with the appeal of differentiated roles, as seen in the development of the 2-player prototype 'Cheeze'd It!'.
• Effective asymmetric design relies on interdependent gameplay where players possess distinct perspectives and information sets, forcing communication and coordination to achieve shared objectives.
• Playtesting revealed that open-ended level design can lead to player confusion regarding objectives, necessitating the inclusion of clear visual and audio prompts to guide progress.