LO1- Game Analysis: Clash of Clans

Clash of Clans

Tested on iPhone 4S, iOS
74/100 - Metacritic

Here I shall be analysing the game Clash of Clans, from testing the game and using some research I have put this information together to describe how it effects the overall gaming experience

Clash of Clans is a strategy game developed (and published) by Supercell a game company from Finland. In the game the player is required to carefully think about its attacks and defences in order to earn trophies and advance in the game.

In Clash Of Clans you play as a clan leader who must build and upgrade his base by collection Gold, Elixir, Gems and Dark Elixir. There is also a campaign mode where the player can raid goblin villages to collect more treasures.

The main character in this game is actually the player itself, therefore there are no specific characteristics for the main character.

Other characters in Clash Of Clans, or troops, are separated into 5 categories; Tiers 1-3, Dark Barracks Troops and Heroes.Troops in tier 1-3 are bought using elixir, the rest are purchased with dark elixir. Unlike other troops, the two heroes (Barbarian King and  Archer Queen) only have to be purchased once. They can protect the base or help during attacks and they do not die.

It's difficult to say which game engine has been used to develop the game, however it was most likely made by Visa Forsten. Forsten is the companies lead programmer and has written 3d engines for 10 different platforms.

Despite their elusive engine, Supercell have cited that their game's graphics were produced in 3ds Max, Photoshop and Flash. They also stated that the code is written in Objective-C and C++.

The game has a PEGI rating of 3+, but I think the game is aimed more towards teenagers and young adults. Though the game uses cartoon type characters, I think that young children would struggle with the strategic thinking needed to succeed in the game.

Clash of Clans is currently available on all versions of iOS and Android.

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