The Camera Control Conundrum

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This is my first video essay on gaming. Within this video we look at the issues and concepts regarding controlling the camera and how that is intrinsically linked with newcomers to the gaming world. I discuss the concept as a whole, and the concerns surrounding playing games such as It Takes Two as a couch co-op experience. I pose questions to the game industry as a whole and try to work out potential ways that we can improve on this across all types of games, whether it be indies such as Yooka Laylee or big profile games like Helldivers 2.
Oh I also chucked some Minecraft Gameplay in there in service to the algorithm, you can close your eyes and listen at that point if you need.
If you enjoyed this video or have any questions, please feel free to drop a comment below. Thanks for watching.
Written, voiced and edited by me.
CREDITS:
Games:
It Takes Two
Helldivers 2
Gravity Rush 2
Hogwarts Legacy
ASTRO's Playroom
Demon's Souls (2020)
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
Omno
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Fall Guys
Marvel's Spider-Man
Stardew Valley
Forager
Minecraft
Cuphead
Cult Of The Lamb
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
GranBlue Fantasy: ReLink
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga
A Short Hike
Dragon Quest XI
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl (Gastrodon Images)
Video:
Video Footage of It Takes Two - EA and Hazelight Studios
Music:
"Wind Can Be Still" by Concerned Ape
Stardew Valley OST
"Still Free" by Danger
Haven OST
"Under a Lazy Sun" by H-Pi
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs OST
"Main Theme" by H-Pi
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs OST
"A Picture in Motion" by Waveshaper
Furi OST
"Spatial Lullaby" by Andreas Waldetoft
Stellaris OST

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28 сен 2024

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@watki_ 6 месяцев назад

Hey all, thanks for checking out my first video! If anyone has any suggestions for other topics you'd like me to cover, or potentially any game suggestions that might help with this little 'conundrum' please feel free to let me know in the comments. Thanks and happy gaming!

@henry.wilson 6 месяцев назад

really fascinating video!! it’s crazy how much things like coordinating the camera can serve as such a massive barrier to entry to a lot of the best experiences in gaming that so many of us in the community who have grown up with games take for granted.

@watki_ 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! As I was making this video, something that I realised is I don't actually 'remember' learning how to use a controller, but I'm sure as a child it had to happen sometime, and like riding a bike, its just always going to be stored away in my gamer brain from here on. Imagine reaching your 20s and never being taught how to ride a bike? It would be so intimidating and overwhelming to pick up, especially watching everyone else do it without a second thought.

@littlepippop7950 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for shining a light on this issue!! Nothing has stifled my gaming experience with large name games more than literally crying over why I can't see what is happening not to mention how much that makes me feel like a gaming imposter. Would LOVE to see more videos on the baby gamer experience and other challenges the game design industry faces (i.e. why Stardew is the best) 🤩

@watki_ 6 месяцев назад

Appreciate the feedback! When making this video I took the time to look at all the 'blockbuster' games that have been coming out lately and literally 90% of them require the player to be controlling the camera from a third person perspective, so I worry some players will be missing out entirely because of this issue! In terms of upcoming videos, I've been working on a script for 'task-based' gaming and Stardew absolutely is going to be the main character in that one. Thanks!