JP4050038B2 - Game program and storage medium storing the same - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game program and a storage medium storing the game program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional home game machine, a game including a CPU for controlling the progress of a game program using an external storage medium such as a game cassette storing a character image and background image appearing in the game and a game program for progressing the game The external storage medium is detachably attached to the machine main body, and a character image or the like is displayed on a display screen such as a television screen connected to the game machine main body to advance the game.
[0003]
Further, the game machine main body is connected with operation means such as a controller operated by the player by hand, and the player operates the operation means at an appropriate timing according to the game development displayed on the display screen to operate the character image. To play games.
[0004]
As the controller, a controller having a structure in which operation buttons are provided as a plurality of operation units that are operated by moving both thumbs and index fingers while the player holds the hand with both hands is well known.
[0005]
Further, as the game content, for example, there are ally characters that are operated by the player operating the operation means, and enemy characters that perform a predetermined action along the progress of the game program and fight the ally characters, A fighting game is generally known in which various characters are attacked by operating an operation means while defending various attacks of the enemy character, and a score is gained by defeating the enemy character, or the process proceeds to the next step.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A variety of recent games including such fighting games are provided in a wide variety and many new ones are provided, and 3D images and the like are provided by increasing the capacity and processing speed of a semiconductor device mounted on a game machine. Realistic and detailed game images are provided, and with this, there is a tendency for the player to require operation of advanced operation means, so it is very important for beginner players who have not played games so much It is difficult to move the character as it seems cruel.
[0007]
To solve this problem, as described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-70273, a method of manipulating the movement of characters in a game program by voice, and converting a voice signal into the movement of characters in the game program There has been proposed a controller that makes it possible to perform desired actions on characters.
[0008]
However, although this publication describes the voice recognition necessary for the player's voice input and the switching between the voice input mode and the operation mode of the operation means, the character on the display screen is not displayed when the game is in progress. The most important part of the game is how it moves, how it affects other characters, etc. There is almost no description, and there is no disclosure suggesting this. That is, it is not disclosed how to use in the game to move the character on the display screen in response to the player's voice input.
[0009]
Therefore, the player progresses through a new and interesting game that has never been achieved with various ideas such as at what timing or how the character of the display screen is operated during the game by his / her voice input. There is a demand for providing a program to be stored and an external storage medium storing the program.
[0010]
Therefore, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the importance of the voice input of the player in the progress of the game is increased, so that the player is more enthusiastic about the game screen on the display screen and the voice to the player is increased. An object of the present invention is to provide a program capable of reducing a sense of incongruity caused by input, causing a character to perform a desired action with a simple operation, and making a player more enjoyable, and an external storage medium storing the program. .
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In the first aspect of the present invention, a control unit that displays an image on a display screen is provided, and the control unit of the game machine in which sound is input by a player via a microphone,As an initial setting function before starting the game, a function for causing the plurality of players to display a predetermined sound on the display screen, a function for displaying a predetermined action of the character on the display screen, Realizing a function of inputting and storing a voice of a player corresponding to the predetermined operation via the microphone after displaying the predetermined operation; andA function for displaying a plurality of characters on a display screen, and determining whether or not sound is input by a different player through the microphone provided for each player for the displayed characters, and sound is input When it is determined, it is determined whether or not the voice matches the voice content stored in advance, and when it is determined that the voice matches, a function for performing a desired action on the plurality of characters; Each of the plurality of characters is subjected to a predetermined action based on a predetermined voice input from each player, and is further provided that the plurality of characters perform a predetermined action. By different players, Different from the predetermined voiceWhen a predetermined sound is input from each of the microphones within a predetermined time, the plurality of characters areWork togetherA function for performing a specific operation and a game program for realizing the function are provided.
[0012]
  In this way, when a predetermined action is performed on each of the plurality of characters and a predetermined sound is input almost simultaneously by the different players, the plurality of characters are caused to perform a specific action. Therefore, it is possible to increase the importance of the player's voice input in progressing the game, and to provide a sense of solidarity among the plurality of players, and to achieve a sense of accomplishment by allowing the plurality of players to jointly advance the game. As a result, the player is more enthusiastic about the game screen on the display screen to reduce the player's uncomfortable feeling caused by voice input, and allows the player to perform a desired action with a simple operation. Can make the game more entertaining. In addition, each player makes an effort to make the character perform a predetermined action, and this can also make the player enthusiastic about the game.
[0013]
  In the present invention according to claim 2, the displayThe player's voice corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined actions of the recorded character is stored.It was decided to further realize the function to make.
[0014]
  In the present invention described in claim 3,Corresponding to the voice of different players for multiple characters in response to the displayed action of the displayed characterLet memorize the machineNohFurthermore, we decided to make it happen.
[0015]
  In this invention of Claim 4,A storage medium storing the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is provided.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, regarding the present invention, a CD-ROM used for a home game machine is used as an external storage medium, and the game content is a specific example of a fighting game by fighting between two players' ally characters and countless enemy characters. Embodiments will be described, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0018]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a CD-ROM as an external storage medium 1 is detachably attached to a game machine body 2 in a consumer game machine, and in this state, a TV screen as a display screen 3 is displayed. While displaying the game effect image, each of the two players operates the controller as the operation means 4 with both hands while viewing the game effect image, and each player inputs his / her voice via the microphone M at a predetermined timing. Play the game.
[0019]
Under such circumstances, the programs stored in the external storage medium will be sequentially described while explaining details such as game contents displayed on the display screen 3.
[0020]
First, the configuration of data stored in the external storage medium 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the external storage medium 1 includes game program data 5 indicating the progress of the game, and the progress of the game. In addition, sound data 6 relating to music, sound effects, or sounds that are appropriately reproduced, and various image data 7 displayed on the display screen are stored.
[0021]
The image data 7 includes an ally character 8 that allows the player to perform a desired action using the operation means 4 during the game, an enemy character 9 that fights against the ally character 8, and a game that is not directly related to the game. Other characters 10 for exciting the production, background images 11 constituting the background of each character, and the like are included. The teammate character 8 in the present embodiment has a plurality of characters, and the first teammates that can be individually operated by different players using the operation means 4 or by inputting their own voice. It consists of a character 8a and a second teammate character 8b.
[0022]
Further, the external storage medium 1 has a code group 12 in which various codes are stored in addition to the above-described data, and each code smoothly reads data as address information of each data stored in a random arrangement. It will fulfill the function of controlling.
[0023]
Next, the function of the game machine main body 2 used in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine main body 2 includes an attachment portion 13 that can attach the external storage medium 1 detachably. The RAM 14 for temporarily storing predetermined data and the predetermined code group 12 among the game program data 5, the image data 7, and the sound data 6 from the external storage medium 1 through the mounting unit 13, and the game program temporarily stored in the RAM 14 A control unit 15 for controlling the image data 7 to be transmitted to the display screen 3 based on the data 5 and displayed as an image, and the sound data 6 to be transmitted to a speaker of a television (not shown) and reproduced as a sound; and an external storage medium ROM 16 in which a program for confirming whether or not 1 is an authentic product used in this home-use game machine, Recognizing the voice of the player inputted from the down M and a voice recognition circuit K. Although not shown, the control unit 15 includes a main control unit that executes the game program data 5, an image display control that controls image display when the image data 7 is displayed as an image on the display screen 3, and sound data. And a sound reproduction control unit for reproducing the sound as a sound by a speaker.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 4, the voice recognition circuit K includes a temporary storage unit K3 that temporarily stores the voices of the players input via the microphone M before the game is played, and each of the inputs that are input during the game. The comparison circuit K2 for comparing whether or not the player's sound matches the sound of each player stored in the temporary storage unit K3 and the sound of each player before the game described above are stored in the temporary storage unit K3, and the comparison circuit K2 And a voice recognition control unit K1 for performing voice recognition by comparing the voices of the players already stored in the player and the voices of the players input during the game.
[0025]
Next, a specific game flow using the external storage medium of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The content of the game is to develop a battle game in which two teammate characters 8 and an enemy character 9 fight on the display screen 3, and each player operates his own operation means 4 and his / her voice through the microphone M. The two characters are operated individually to prevent the enemy character 9 from attacking while performing linked play and the like, while the enemy character 9 is attacked in reverse and the score is added. .
[0026]
First, the player inputs a voice as a trigger for a teammate character to perform a predetermined action during the game.
[0027]
That is, as shown in FIG. 5, on the display screen, two players are prompted to input their own voice before playing the game (step S1), and the first ally character is, for example, 1 The operation of flying while rotating is displayed (step S2).
[0028]
Thereafter, on the display screen 3, a display is made to prompt the first player to input a voice as a trigger for performing the action of the first ally character flying while making one rotation (step S3).
[0029]
In response to this, it is determined whether or not the player's voice is stored in the temporary storage unit K3 by the control of the voice recognition control unit K1 via the microphone M (step S4). Returning to step S5, when it is determined that it has been stored, it is determined whether or not the voice input relating to the first ally character is to be ended (step S5).
[0030]
When the voice input has not ended, the process returns to step S2, and the player's voice input for another action of the first ally character is further performed. When the voice input is ended, the voice related to the second ally character is next. Make input.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 6, an action is displayed in which the second teammate character runs at full speed, for example (step S6).
[0032]
After that, on the display screen 3, a display is made to prompt the second player to input a voice as a trigger for performing the action of the above-mentioned second teammate character running at full speed (step S7).
[0033]
In response to this, it is determined whether or not the player's voice is stored in the temporary storage unit K3 via the microphone M under the control of the voice recognition control unit K1 (step S8). Returning to step S9, if it is determined that it has been stored, it is determined whether or not the voice input related to the second ally character is to be ended (step S9).
[0034]
When the voice input has not ended, the process returns to step S6, and the player's voice input for another action of the second ally character is performed. When it is determined that the voice input has ended, all the voices are input. When the input is completed, the game starts.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 7, the specific contents regarding the voice input of the two players as described above are, for example, “one rotation” for the first player character “fly” for the first player character. The player performs the action of “flying” and performs the action of “kicking and turning” in response to the voice of “kick” of the first player.
[0036]
For the second teammate character, the second player's voice “run” is performed with the action of “should at full speed”, and the second player ’s voice “shoot” is “gun bullets”. Various correspondences are memorized as promises, such as the action of “shooting off”.
[0037]
In this way, the voices of the two players are stored in advance before the game progresses, and each player decides the content for operating the specific character while the game is in progress. It is possible to feel as if the voice content is being remembered, and it is possible to obtain a sense of intimacy with respect to a specific character, and to reduce the sense of discomfort with respect to voice input while the game is in progress. This makes it possible to concentrate on the game and entertain.
[0038]
In addition, since a specific character performs different actions, the specific character does not simply react to the voice of any player on the display screen 3 but listens to and understands the contents of each player's voice. It feels as if the player is moving in response to this, and it seems that each player and the specific character are having a conversation while the game is in progress, and the specific character is moving. Furthermore, it is possible to obtain a feeling of intimacy with a specific character and an attachment feeling, and it is possible to perform more complicated actions on the specific character.
[0039]
After the voice input operation of the two players as described above is completed, as shown in FIG. 8, on the display screen 3, a plurality of dinosaurs as the enemy character 9 are used by the two ally characters using weapons. A fighting game is developed in which the operation means 4 is operated so as to fight by attacking or directly attacking with bare hands.
[0040]
In this way, in this game, since the fighting game in which the opponent screens and fights the enemy character is advanced on the display screen 3, the teammate character is operated in accordance with the voice input of each player, so that the opponent character fights and fights. The present invention is very effective in a fighting game in which the user wants to make a voice with much excitement, and the player can be more enthusiastic about the game.
[0041]
Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the game program data 5 is executed by the control unit 15 to start the game, and the teammate character 8, enemy character 9, other character 10, background image 11, and the like are displayed on the display screen 3. (Step S11).
[0042]
Then, an operation is performed in which the enemy character 9 attacks the ally character 8 determined in advance as the game program data 5 is executed.
[0043]
Each player operates the operation unit 4 while viewing the display screen 3 on which such image display is performed. However, it is determined whether the operation unit of the player has been operated (step S12), and the operation has been performed. If NO is determined, the program returns to step S11 and the program proceeds as it is. If it is determined that the program has been operated, the first teammate character or the second teammate character is caused to perform a predetermined action according to the operation content (step S13). .
[0044]
Further, it is determined whether or not the player has input voice (step S14). When it is determined that no voice is input, the process returns to step S11, the game is continued as it is, and when the voice input is determined, the game is further played. Before being performed, it is matched with the voice content stored in the temporary storage unit K3, and whether it is stored in advance is determined by the comparison circuit K2 under the control of the voice recognition control unit K1 (step S15).
[0045]
Then, when it is recognized that the player's input voice does not match the pre-stored voice, the process returns to step S11 and the game proceeds as it is. Only one of the first teammate character or the second teammate character is caused to perform a predetermined action (step S16).
[0046]
As described above, only one of the first ally character and the second ally character displayed on the display screen 3 operates in response to the voice input of each player. As a situation in which only a specific character can hear and operate, each player is given a sense of unity with the specific character, and more enthusiastic and interesting game play is provided. It is possible to increase the importance of the voice input of the player in progressing the game, and to the extent that it becomes difficult to feel the place where there is a sense of resistance or discomfort in emitting the player's own voice in the middle of the game. On the other hand, it is possible to make the game easy to be absorbed by giving an intimacy with the specific character.
[0047]
Further, by recognizing the input voice of each player, only one of the two ally characters can be operated on the display screen 3, so that only the operation means such as a controller is used. Since it is not a simple thing such as operating the characters on the display screen 3, it is possible to provide a game that is interesting and has never been enjoyed, such as having a conversation with each character and, for example, operating each character individually. is there.
[0048]
Next, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the teammate character 8 touches the enemy character 9 by the operation of the player's operation means 4 and the operation of the teammate characters 8 a and 8 b by voice input. It is determined whether or not damage has been given (step S20). When damage is given, a score corresponding to the degree is added and temporarily stored in the RAM 14 or the like (step S21).
[0049]
Then, it is determined whether or not the added score is larger than a predetermined value (step S22). If the score is larger than the predetermined value, the game is cleared, and the enemy character disappears or collapses on the display screen 3. When the added score is smaller than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the next step and the game is continued as it is.
[0050]
Next, it is determined whether the ally character 8 has damaged the enemy character 9 in reverse (step S23). If no damage is applied, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. It is recognized whether or not it is the first ally character 8a (step S24). When the damage is received, the life gauge of the first ally character 8a is reduced and the first ally character is displayed on the display screen 3. Is displayed (step S25).
[0051]
Then, when it is recognized that the second ally character 8b has been damaged when it is recognized that the second ally character 8b has been damaged, the life gauge of the second ally character 8b is reduced and the damage is displayed on the display screen 3. The weakening second ally character 8b is displayed.
[0052]
On the other hand, when the first ally character is also damaged and the second ally character is also damaged (step S27), the life gauge of the second ally character 8b is reduced and displayed. The second ally character 8b, which is damaged and weakened in step 3, is displayed (step S26).
[0053]
Next, it is determined whether or not the life gauge of the teammate character 8 is greater than a predetermined value (step S30), and if it is recognized that the teammate character is still alive, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. Is continued and it is recognized that the life gauge of the first ally character 8a is smaller than the predetermined value (step S31), the first ally character 8a is defeated and displayed. On the screen, a defeat effect such as the first ally character falling or exploding is displayed (step S32).
[0054]
Further, it is recognized whether the life gauge of the second ally character 8b is smaller than a predetermined value (step S33), and when it is smaller than the predetermined value, the second ally character is defeated in the same manner as the first ally character 8a. As a result, an effect image corresponding to this is displayed (step S34).
[0055]
Finally, it is recognized whether or not both the first ally character 8a and the second ally character 8b have been defeated (step S35). The game is continued and the game is continued. When both teammate characters 8 are defeated, the game is over.
[0056]
  In the game program described above, according to the present invention, when a predetermined action is performed on each of the two characters and two players make a predetermined sound substantially simultaneously, A specific operation different from the operation is performed.
[0057]
That is, first, the control unit 15 displays on the display screen 3 such as “the first player can transform” or “the second player can transform”, and the predetermined sound (for each player) For example, a display that prompts the user to issue “transformation”) is performed.
[0058]
Then, when the first player who sees this shouts “transformation”, as shown in FIG. 12, the first player can transform from a human character to a superhuman character. When shouting “transformation”, as shown in FIG. 13, the second player can also transform from a human character to a superhuman character.
[0059]
In this way, when the two players cause the respective characters to perform a predetermined action of transformation, the control unit 15 now displays on the display screen 3 such as “Mergeable” and the like to both players. Display for prompting to emit a predetermined sound (for example, “union”).
[0060]
Then, when both the first and second players who have seen this perform the action of causing each superhuman character to run facing each other while raising one hand, shouting “coalescence” almost simultaneously, as shown in FIG. In addition, the first superhuman character and the second superhuman character are combined to form a huge robot character. It should be noted that both players may scream “union” almost simultaneously, and not only when they scream at the same time, but may scream union within a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).
[0061]
As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of characters (here, superhuman characters) are identified differently from normal actions only when a plurality of players make a predetermined sound (here, “union”) almost simultaneously. (In this case, a motion that changes to a robot character), the importance of the voice input of the player can be increased in the progress of the game, and a sense of solidarity can be provided among a plurality of players. It is possible to give a sense of accomplishment by jointly advancing the game by a plurality of players, thereby reducing the discomfort caused by voice input to the player by making the player more enthusiastic about the game screen on the display screen. Thus, it is possible to make the character perform a desired action with a simple operation and to make the player more enjoyable.
[0062]
In particular, when the specific action performed by the plurality of characters is an action performed jointly by the plurality of characters (in this case, the action of merging), a sense of solidarity and a sense of accomplishment among a plurality of players is further achieved. Can be given.
[0063]
In addition, when the specific action performed by the plurality of characters is performed only when a predetermined condition (here, each human character is transformed into a superhuman character) is satisfied, The player will endeavor to satisfy the conditions, so that the player can be absorbed in the game and the game can be more enjoyed by the player.
[0064]
In particular, the predetermined condition is that a plurality of characters that perform a specific action each perform a predetermined action (in this case, an action in which each superhuman character runs while facing one another with one hand) In this case, each player will make an effort to perform a predetermined action on his / her character, which can also make the player enthusiastic about the game and make the player more entertaining the game. it can.
[0065]
Further, when the predetermined condition is that a display prompting a plurality of players to emit a predetermined sound is performed on the display device, the player can be more enthusiastic about the game screen on the display screen. .
[0066]
In the above embodiment, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, the operation of the operation means 4 is performed with priority over the recognition of the voice input. In this case, the player's voice input operation may be given priority over the player's operation unit operation. In this case, by increasing the importance of the player's voice input, It is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling of voice input during the progress and make the game more enthusiastic, as well as to stimulate the player's willingness to input voice, providing a more interesting game. obtain.
[0067]
In this embodiment, a CD-ROM is used as an external storage medium. However, the external storage medium is not limited to a form such as a game cassette, a DVD-ROM, or a disk. Further, the program for playing the game as described above is not necessarily limited to the one stored in the external storage medium, and may be downloaded to each terminal device through an Internet line, for example. In addition to a home game machine, an electronic device such as a personal computer game machine, a mobile phone, a portable game machine, or a portable electronic notebook can be applied as a device for executing the above.
[0068]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention described above, when a predetermined action is performed on each of a plurality of characters and a predetermined sound is input almost simultaneously by the different players, the plurality of characters are different from the normal actions. Since a specific action is performed, the importance of the voice input of the player when the game is advanced can be increased, and a sense of solidarity is provided between the plurality of players, and the plurality of players cooperate to play the game. A sense of accomplishment can be given by advancing the game, thereby making the game more enjoyable to the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram used when explaining the present embodiment, and shows a state in which an operation means is operated when a player plays a game using a home-use game machine.
FIG. 2 is a data configuration diagram showing a configuration of each data stored in an external storage medium in the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing functions of a game machine main body, operation means, etc. used in the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view showing the operating means of the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a voice input flow of the player in the present embodiment, and performing voice recognition for the first ally character.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a voice input flow of the player in the present embodiment, and performing voice recognition for a second ally character.
FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the audio content of the player and the action content of each teammate character in the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game screen in the present embodiment, and shows a teammate character and an enemy character displayed on the display screen.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow in which the player advances the game while performing voice input in the present embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow when a game is played in accordance with a program stored in the external storage medium of the present embodiment, showing a flow for adding a score and reducing a life gauge of a teammate character.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow when a game is played in accordance with a program stored in the external storage medium of the present embodiment, and shows a flow from defeat to game over of each teammate character.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game screen in the present embodiment, showing a state where the first character has been transformed.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game screen in the present embodiment, and shows a state where a second character has been transformed.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game screen in the present embodiment, and shows a state where the first character and the second character are combined.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 External storage medium
2 Game console
3 Display screen
4 operation means
5 Game program data
8 ally characters
9 Enemy characters
M Microphone
K speech recognition circuit
K1 voice recognition control unit
K2 comparison circuit
K3 temporary storage

Claims (4)

A control unit that displays an image on a display screen, and the control unit of the game machine to which sound is input by a player via a microphone,
As an initial setting function before starting the game,
A function for causing the plurality of players to display a predetermined sound on the display screen;
A function of displaying a predetermined action of the character on the display screen;
A function for inputting and storing the voice of the player corresponding to the predetermined action via the microphone after displaying the predetermined action of the character;
Realized,
further,
The ability to display multiple characters on the display screen;
For a plurality of displayed characters, it is determined whether or not a sound is input by a different player via the microphone provided for each player. When it is determined that a sound is input, the sound is stored in advance. A function for determining whether or not the voice content is matched, and when it is determined that the voice content is matched,
On the condition that a predetermined action is performed on each of the plurality of characters based on a predetermined voice input from each player, and further, the plurality of characters perform a predetermined action. A function of causing a plurality of characters to perform a specific action when a predetermined sound different from the predetermined sound is input from each microphone within a predetermined time by different players;
A game program to make it happen. The game program according to claim 1, further realizing a function of storing a voice of a player corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined actions of the displayed character . Wherein for a given operation of the displayed character, for a plurality of characters, the game program according to claim 1 or 2 is further Noh machine to store in correspondence a sound different players realized. The storage medium which memorize | stored the game program in any one of Claims 1-3.

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