Crystal Legends

Abstract

In recent years, digital games have established themselves as a popular and engaging form of entertainment capable of captivating diverse audiences. The democratization of game development has become a reality accessible to anyone aspiring to become a digital game developer. This is largely due to development tools like the Smile Game Builder (SGB), which provide an accessible and creative experience in the game creation process. The aim of this Bachelor's Thesis is to explore the world of digital games, focusing on the widely appreciated subgenre, Role-Playing Game (RPG), and how it can be created and explored through the use of SGB. The Smile Game Builder, known for its user-friendly interface and robust development tools, serves as an ideal platform for this project. This thesis will not only showcase the developed RPG but also analyze the tools and processes used in the game's creation, discussing the challenges and opportunities encountered throughout the process. By exploring RPG within the context of the Smile Game Builder, this thesis not only demonstrates the feasibility of independent game creation but also highlights the importance of creativity, narrative, and game design in the digital gaming industry. The project described in this thesis is based on the construction of a new single-player digital RPG called Crystal Legends. Various games of the genre and style, such as Pokemon Let's Go Eevee, Final Fantasy, and Ragnarok, were used as references in the creation of this project.