Darwinia
| Darwinia |
| Developer: | Introversion Software |
| Publisher: | Introversion Software, Ambrosia Software, Cinemaware Marquee/eGames, Stomp |
| Designer: | Chris Delay |
| Series: | Darwinia series |
| Released: | March 4, 2005 |
| Genre: | Real Time Strategy, Action |
| Modes: | Single player |
| Perspective: | {$perspective} |
| Platforms: | Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Xbox 360 |
| Download: | Demo available at http://www.darwinia.co.uk/downloads/index.html |
| Website: | http://www.darwinia.co.uk |
| PCG Types: | design-of-level-content |
Description
Darwinia is a fast paced 3d real time strategy game which uses ideas from early arcade games such as Centipede and PC games such as Cannon Fodder to create unique game play in a retro-futuristic styled world.
Use of Procedural Content Generation Methods
Darwinia's levels were built using procedural generation of height maps and then hand edited. This minimised the cost of creating the maps - important for an independent studio like Introversion.
External Links
Darwinia - Wikipedia entry for Darwinia.
Procedural Content Generation - Chris Delay on GameCareerGuide.com writes how PCG techniques can reduce the cost of game development.
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