JP6656837B2 - Program and game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, a game system, and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game system for performing a battle game (a battle game in a broad sense) between characters displayed on a game screen. In this game system, a player inputs various commands for a fighting game using an operation unit, and performs a match between a character operated by the player and a character operated by a computer or an opponent player, and the game is played. Enjoy. As a prior art of such a game system, for example, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 1.

  Conventionally, a game system for a player to play a music game is also known. In this game system, music is output from the sound output unit, and an indication mark (note) for instructing the operation timing of the player is displayed on the display unit. The player enjoys the music game by performing an operation according to the displayed instruction mark while listening to the output music. As a conventional technique of such a game system, for example, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 2.

JP 2010-273987 A JP 2008-61764 A

  However, a game system in which a command input game such as a battle game and a music game are combined has not been proposed. For example, a music game is a game in which the player's score is added when the player operates the operation unit at a good timing when the instruction mark passes through the determination area. For this reason, the game system of the music game is a system in which the skill of the player's operation input is directly reflected in the final score of the player. No proposal has been made to apply such an input method in a music game or the like to command input in a command input type game such as a battle game.

  Further, in most of the conventional fighting games, winning or losing is determined by several attacks, and there is a disadvantage that the game play becomes monotonous. Also, the command input method does not have the tempo like a music game, and no system has been proposed that gives a large amount of powerful attack to an enemy in one battle.

  According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a program, a game system, and the like capable of realizing a game in which an input method in a music game or the like is suitably applied to a command input of a command input game.

  One aspect of the present invention is an input receiving unit that receives a command input by a player, an evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player, and an activation processing unit that performs a command activation process based on a result of the evaluation process. The input receiving unit determines that the continuous command input mode has been activated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle game play of the player, receives the continuous command input of the player, and the evaluation processing unit includes: In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. The command processing of the player is evaluated based on the result. In the continuous command input mode, when the command input end condition is satisfied, in the continuous command activation mode, the N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and the N commands And a game system for executing at least one of the combo commands based on the plurality of commands. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle game play of the player, the continuous command input mode is activated, and the continuous command input of the player is received. In the continuous command input mode, when the player inputs a command at each of a plurality of time-series input timings, each input timing is compared with a reference input timing, and the command input evaluation process of the player is performed. Is performed. When the end condition of the command input is satisfied, the mode shifts to the continuous command activation mode, and at least one of the N commands that have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied and a combo command based on the N commands is executed. As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, in the continuous command input mode, the continuous command input of the player is received, and the command input at each input timing is evaluated. When the end condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the continuous command activation mode, and a plurality of successfully input commands or a combo command is activated. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game in which an input method in a music game or the like is suitably applied to a command input of a command input type game, and it is possible to provide an unprecedented game system or the like.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the display processing unit includes a display processing unit that performs a display process of an instruction object for instructing a player's command input timing (a computer functions as the display processing unit). When the player, whose intersection timing between the designated object and the determination area is designated as an input timing, inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison decision is made between each input timing and the reference input timing, and a command input evaluation process is performed. May be performed.

  With this configuration, the player visually recognizes the intersection timing between the designated object and the determination area and can input a command at each of the plurality of time-series input timings. A suitable command input method can be provided.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the display processing unit may change a display pattern of at least one of the designated object and the determination area according to a character used by a player.

  With this configuration, the display patterns of the pointing object and the determination area are different depending on the character to be used. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game effect and to improve the degree of immersion of the player in the game.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, a display processing unit for performing a display process is included (a computer functions as the display processing unit). The display processing unit includes a character used by the player, success / failure of command input by the player, The pattern of the animation displayed on the game screen may be changed according to at least one of the establishment / non-establishment of the combo command and the type of the combo command.

  In this way, the animation pattern displayed on the game screen varies depending on the character to be used, the success / failure of command input, the success / failure of the combo command, and the type of the combo command. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game effect and to improve the degree of immersion of the player in the game.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the display processing unit displays an image of a player character in accordance with at least one of establishment / non-establishment of a combo command, a type of a combo command, and success / failure of command input by the player. A display control process may be performed on at least one of the player character animation pattern including the enemy character and the enemy character animation pattern including the image of the enemy character.

  In this way, the switching control between the player character animation pattern and the enemy character animation pattern is performed according to whether the combo command is established or not, the type of the combo command, the success or failure of the player's command input, and the like. Then, the player character / animation pattern is changed or the enemy character / animation pattern is changed.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the evaluation processing unit may perform a comparison determination between an input timing of a command selected by the player from a plurality of commands and a reference input timing.

  This allows the player to select and input a desired command from a plurality of commands at each of the plurality of time-series input timings. Therefore, in the continuous command activation mode, each command can activate a plurality of commands selected based on the player's selection and a combo command based on the plurality of commands.

  Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the evaluation processing unit may include a command input evaluation criterion when a command is input at an i-th input timing, and a command input evaluation criterion when a command is input at a j-th (j> i) input timing. May be different from the command input evaluation criteria.

  In this way, for example, the strictness of the evaluation determination criterion can be made different between the first half and the second half of the continuous command input. As a result, adjustment of the game balance and the like based on the setting of the evaluation criterion can be realized.

  Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the evaluation processing unit determines that the command input by the player at the m-th to n-th (n> m) input timings is a successful input, and determines at the m-th to n-th input timings. When it is determined that the combo command is established by the input command and the command input at the next (n + 1) th input timing, the evaluation criterion at the (n + 1) th input timing is determined by the m-th to (n + 1) th input timings. An evaluation criterion different from the evaluation criterion at the input timing of n may be set.

  By doing so, for example, it is possible to make the evaluation criterion at the input timing at the time of determining the establishment of the combo command different from the evaluation criterion at the other input timings. As a result, adjustment of the game balance and the like based on the setting of the evaluation criterion can be realized.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the evaluation processing unit is based on at least one of power information of the combo command, attribute information of the combo command, compatibility information between the combo command and the character operated by the player, and status information of the character. Thus, an evaluation criterion at the (n + 1) th input timing may be set.

  In this way, it is possible to evaluate the command input of the player using the power judging information reflecting the power information, the attribute information of the combo command, the compatibility information with the character, and the status information of the character.

  In one aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that a plurality of combo commands are established according to the type of command input at the (n + 1) th input timing, the evaluation processing unit responds to the established combo command. Different evaluation criteria may be set.

  With this configuration, when a plurality of combo commands are established in accordance with the type of command input at the (n + 1) th input timing, an evaluation determination criterion is set in accordance with the type, content, etc. of each combo command, The player's command input can be evaluated.

  Further, one embodiment of the present invention may include a display processing unit that performs a process of displaying combo command information to a player (a computer may function as the display processing unit).

  This makes it possible to notify the player of combo command information based on a plurality of commands, thereby realizing a user interface suitable for the player.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the display processing unit performs a process of displaying at least one of a list of combo command candidates that are satisfied by the next command input and a list of combo commands that have been successfully input to the player. May go.

  This makes it possible for the player to visually recognize a list of combo command candidates that are satisfied by the next command input and a list of combo commands that have been successfully input. As a result, it is possible to make the player appropriately determine the situation and to select a command or the like.

  Further, in one aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of combo commands are established, the evaluation processing unit determines whether or not the next combo command is established according to the accumulation status of the established combo commands. Evaluation criteria may be set.

  In this way, it is possible to evaluate the command input at the time of judging the establishment of the combo command, using an appropriate evaluation judgment criterion according to the cumulative situation of the combo command. This makes it possible to adjust the game balance based on the setting of an appropriate evaluation criterion.

  Further, in one aspect of the present invention, when the value of the parameter used for determining the activation of the continuous command input mode has reached a predetermined value, the input accepting unit sets the parameter value to the predetermined value, and May select that the continuous command input mode has been activated, or when the game progress status has reached a predetermined status, it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous command input mode has been activated.

  This makes it possible to activate the continuous command input mode based on the value of the parameter for determining activation, the player's intention to shift to the continuous command input mode, or the progress of the game.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the activation processing unit includes a command of a predetermined number of times of input set based on at least one of a character used by a player, a type of the continuous command input mode, and a situation of the competitive game play. When the input is completed, it may be determined that the end condition is satisfied.

  With this configuration, when the command input of a predetermined number of times is completed, it is determined that the command input ending condition is satisfied, and the mode can be shifted to the continuous command activating mode for activating N commands or combo commands. become. Since the number of times of input is set based on the character, the type of the continuous command input mode, and the situation of the competitive game play, it is possible to set various end conditions.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the activation processing unit determines that the command input at the first to k-th input timings is an input success, and determines that the command input at the next k + 1-th input timing is an input failure. When it is determined, it may be determined that the end condition is satisfied.

  With this configuration, when it is determined that the command input at the (k + 1) th input timing is an input failure, it is determined that the command input ending condition is satisfied, and the N commands or the combo commands are continuously activated. The mode can be shifted to the command activation mode.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the activation processing unit changes a value of a parameter used for determining the end condition based on a result of an evaluation process of a command input, and determines the end condition based on the value of the parameter. May be.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to determine whether the end condition of the command input is satisfied based on the value of the parameter used for determining the end condition, and shift to the continuous command invocation mode for invoking N commands or a combo command. Become.

1 is a configuration example of a game system according to an embodiment. 2A to 2E show examples of various devices for realizing the game system of the present embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the switching method of a continuous command input mode and a continuous command activation mode. 4 is an example of a game screen generated according to the embodiment. 4 is an example of a game screen generated according to the embodiment. Explanatory drawing of a continuous command input mode. 7A to 7C are explanatory diagrams of a command input evaluation method and a command selection method. Explanatory drawing of a continuous command activation mode. An example of music information. FIGS. 10A and 10B are modified examples of the method of moving the designated object. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a method of changing a display pattern of a pointing object and a determination area according to a character. FIGS. 12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for changing an animation pattern according to the success or failure of character or command input. FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for changing an animation pattern according to the success or failure of character or command input. 14A and 14B are explanatory diagrams of a command input evaluation method. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a command input evaluation method of a combo command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a command input evaluation method of a combo command. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a method for setting evaluation criteria based on combo command information and character information. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a method of displaying a list of combo commands that are satisfied by the next command input. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a method of displaying a list of combo commands that have been successfully input. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a method of setting an evaluation criterion in accordance with the accumulated status of established combo commands. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example of the embodiment. 5 is a flowchart for describing a first detailed processing example of the embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a second detailed processing example of the embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for describing a third detailed processing example of the embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described. The present embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Further, all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential components of the invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 shows an example of a block diagram of a game system (game device, image generation system, server system) of the present embodiment. Note that the configuration of the game system of the present embodiment is not limited to FIG. 1, and various modifications can be made, such as omitting some of the components (sections) or adding other components.

  The operation unit 160 is for a player (user) to input operation data, and its functions include an operation button, a direction instruction key, an analog stick, a lever, various sensors (angular velocity sensor, acceleration sensor, etc.), an imaging unit (Camera), microphone, or touch panel display.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM, an SSD, an HDD, or the like.

  The storage unit 170 includes a reference input timing information storage unit 171 that stores reference input timing information, an evaluation criterion information 172 that stores evaluation criterion information, and a music information storage unit 173 that stores music information (BGM, music). , A command queue buffer 174 for storing information on commands input by the player, and a drawing buffer 176 used for object drawing processing.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk (DVD, CD, or the like), an HDD, or a memory (ROM, or the like). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. In the information storage medium 180, a program (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit) for causing a computer (a device including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) to function as each unit of the present embodiment is provided. I can remember.

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, various projector-type displays, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The I / F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and its function can be realized by an ASIC for I / F processing or the like. The portable information storage medium 195 stores various information for a player to play a game, and can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs communication with an external device (for example, another game device, a management device, a server system, or the like) via a wired or wireless network, and has a function of a communication ASIC or a communication ASIC. It can be realized by hardware such as a processor and firmware for communication.

  A program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is transferred from an information storage medium of a server system (host device) to an information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) via a network and a communication unit 196. May be delivered. Use of an information storage medium by such a server system can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs game processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like based on operation data from the operation unit 160, programs, and the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a program.

  The processing unit 100 includes an input receiving unit 102, a game processing unit 104, an evaluation processing unit 106, an activation processing unit 108, a movement processing unit 110, a display processing unit 120, and a sound processing unit 130. Modifications such as omitting some of these components or adding other components are possible.

  The input receiving unit 102 performs a process of receiving input information of the player. For example, a process of receiving a command or the like input by the player using the operation unit 160 is performed. For example, data from the operation unit 160 is sampled, subjected to A / D conversion, and received as input information.

  The game processing unit 104 performs a game process (game calculation process). Here, the game processing includes processing to start the game when the game start condition is satisfied, processing to advance the game, processing to end the game when the game end condition is satisfied, and the like. Further, the game processing unit 104 performs a calculation process of a game result (score, points) of the player.

  The evaluation processing unit 106 performs a process of evaluating a player's input operation. For example, an evaluation process such as a command input of the player is performed.

  The activation processing unit 108 performs an activation process of a command or the like (normal command, combo command) input by the player. For example, an effect of a command is generated, and an effect processing for generating a command effect is performed.

  The movement processing unit 110 performs movement processing of the designated object (moving object). For example, a process of moving a pointing object, which is a display object displayed on the screen, on the game screen (game space) is performed.

  The display processing unit 120 performs a process for displaying an image such as a game image on the display unit 190 (image generation process or the like). For example, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processing (game processing and simulation processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the generated image to the display unit 190. For example, when generating an image for a three-dimensional game, geometry processing such as coordinate conversion (world coordinate conversion, camera coordinate conversion), clipping processing, perspective conversion, or light source processing is performed, and based on the processing result, Drawing data (position coordinates of vertices of the primitive surface, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) is created. Then, based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), an object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) after the perspective transformation (after the geometry processing) is converted into image information in pixel units such as a drawing buffer 176 (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.). Draw in a buffer that can be stored. As a result, an image that is viewed from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.

  The sound processing unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as music (BGM), sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the generated game sounds to the sound output unit 192. .

  FIG. 2A shows an example of an apparatus for realizing the game system of the present embodiment. FIG. 2A shows an example in which the game system of the present embodiment is realized by a portable game device. The portable game device has operation buttons 10, 11, 12, and 13 functioning as an operation unit 160, direction instruction keys 14, analog sticks 16, 18, R and L keys 20, 22, and a display realized by a liquid crystal display. It has a portion 190. Note that an apparatus for realizing the game system of the present embodiment is not limited to FIG. 2A, and various modifications can be made. For example, apparatuses for realizing the game system of the present embodiment include a home-use game apparatus (stationary type) shown in FIG. 2B, a portable communication terminal (smartphone, future phone, mobile phone) shown in FIG. The arcade game device shown in FIG. 2D may be used. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 2E, the game system of the present embodiment may be realized by a server system 500 or the like that is connected to the terminal devices TM1 to TMn via the network 510. For example, each process of the game system of the present embodiment may be realized by distributed processing of the server system 500 and the terminal devices TM1 to TMn. Each of the terminal devices TM1 to TMn can be realized by various devices as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the input receiving unit 102 receives a command input by the player. For example, a command input by the player using the operation unit 160 is received. For example, the player inputs a desired command using the operation buttons 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the game device in FIG. As an example, for example, a command designating the action of the player character is assigned to, for example, the operation buttons 10, 11, 12, and the like. Then, when the player operates the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12, the command assigned to each operation button is accepted as an input command of the player.

  The command input by the player may be determined using, for example, an image of a gesture (operation) of the player captured by the imaging unit. Alternatively, the command input by the player may be determined based on the voice input by the player using a microphone or the like. As described above, various modifications can be made as a method of determining a command input by the player.

  The command is information for transmitting some instructions of the player to the game system, and instructs, for example, an action of a character, an image displayed on the display unit 190, or a sound output unit 192. , Etc., which is information indicating a sound output. For example, the command may indicate a type of sound output by a player's operation input in a music game, and the like. Specifically, for example, in a game of a percussion instrument such as a drum, it may be an instruction to output a sound such as “don” or “katsu”. The character appears in the game and is an operation target of the player, and is a display object simulating, for example, a human, a wizard, a monster, a monster, a car, a ship, an airplane, or the like.

  The input receiving unit 102 determines that the continuous command input mode (special battle mode) has been activated when predetermined conditions are satisfied in the player's battle game play (normal battle mode), and receives the player's continuous command input. That is, a command input of the player at a plurality of time-series input timings is received.

  Here, the battle in the battle game play may be, for example, a battle in a role-playing game or a fighting game (for example, a battle between a character and an enemy character), or a battle in a sports game (for example, between athletes or a team). Between two players). Alternatively, it may be a battle in a competitive game such as a car game or an airplane game, or a battle in a quiz game. Alternatively, the battle may be a battle in a talk battle in a conversation game such as a court battle game or a love simulation game. For example, the game can be applied to a game in which, in the normal battle mode, the battles are alternately attacked, and when the mode is shifted to the continuous command input mode, which is a special battle mode, a conversation command or the like is continuously input and the enemy is overwhelmed by the talk.

  Then, the evaluation processing unit 106 performs an evaluation process of the command input of the player, and performs a command activation process based on a result of the evaluation process. For example, when the player who has been instructed with a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, the evaluation processing unit 106 performs a comparison determination between each command input timing and the reference input timing. Then, an evaluation process of the command input of the player is performed based on the comparison determination result.

  Specifically, it is assumed that, in the continuous command input mode (turn of continuous command input), a player who has been instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing. For example, as described later, the player is instructed by a pointing object (input indicator) moving on the screen at a plurality of input timings to be input in a time series. When the player inputs a command at a plurality of time-series input timings in the continuous command input mode, the input receiving unit 102 receives the command input at the plurality of input timings. Then, the evaluation processing unit 106 compares and determines each input timing of the command with the reference input timing. For example, a comparison determination is made as to whether or not a player's command input timing is within a period set with reference to the reference input timing. Then, an evaluation process of the command input of the player is performed based on the comparison determination result. For example, it is determined whether the player's command input has succeeded or failed. When the command input is successful, the degree of success is evaluated. For example, whether the timing of command input is excellent, good, or bad is evaluated. The reference input timing information is stored in the reference input timing information storage unit 171. For example, information such as the frame number of the reference input timing is stored. The evaluation criterion information used by the evaluation processing unit 106 for the evaluation processing is stored in the evaluation criterion information storage unit 172. For example, reference information (frame number information, etc.) for judging the success or failure of the command input or for judging the degree of success (excellent, good, bad, etc.) is stored.

  Then, the activation processing unit 108 performs a command activation process based on the result of the evaluation process. For example, for a command that has been successfully input, the effect of that command is generated. On the other hand, for a command whose input has failed, the effect of the command is not generated.

  Specifically, when the termination condition of the command input is satisfied, the activation processing unit 108 determines that N commands (N is an integer of 2 or more) determined to have been successfully input by the time the termination condition is satisfied, And at least one of a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands. For example, when the termination condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode, the activation processing unit 108 determines, in the continuous command activation mode, the N commands and the combo that are determined to have been successfully input by the time the termination condition is satisfied. At least one of the commands is executed. That is, the process of invoking a plurality of commands that have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied is performed. Alternatively, a process of invoking a combo command based on at least two of the plurality of commands is performed.

  For example, information on a command input by the player (for example, a command that has been successfully input) until the end condition is satisfied is stored (accumulated) in the command queue buffer 174 (command accumulation buffer). For example, information of a command (a plurality of commands) input from when the continuous command input mode is activated to when the end condition is satisfied is accumulated and stored in the command queue buffer 174. Then, when the termination condition of the command input is satisfied and the continuous command activation mode is set, the activation processing unit 108 performs a process of invoking the stored command. Alternatively, processing for invoking a combo command based on the stored command is performed.

  Here, the combo command is a command that produces a special effect or has a special content depending on a combination of commands constituting the combo command, for example. For example, when the combo command is based on the first to Kth commands, the information of the combo command corresponds to the input order of the first to Kth commands and the first to Kth commands. In addition, it is stored in the storage unit 170. Then, when the combo command is activated, a special effect different from the effect that occurs when the first to Kth commands are simply activated is generated. For example, an effect that is more advantageous for the player than when the first to Kth commands are simply activated is generated. Alternatively, a command having a content different from a mere combination of the first to Kth commands, such as a special technique in a fighting game, is activated as a combo command.

  In the present embodiment, in the continuous command input mode, the input receiving unit 102 receives a command input of the player at a plurality of time-series input timings, and the evaluation processing unit 106 compares and determines each input timing with the reference input timing. I do. Then, in the continuous command activation mode, the activation processing unit 108 performs command activation processing of at least one of the N commands and the combo command.

  The continuous command input mode (continuous command input turn) is a mode (turn, phase) in which a command input of the player at a plurality of time-series input timings is received and the command input is evaluated at each time-series input timing. It is. For example, in the normal battle mode (normal battle mode), such a command input is not accepted at a plurality of input timings in the time series and the process of evaluating the command input at each input timing is not performed. Such time-series command input reception and evaluation processing are performed. Then, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle game play of the player, the continuous command input mode is activated.

  The continuous command activation mode (continuous command activation turn) is a mode (turn, phase) in which N commands that have been successfully input in the continuous command input mode or their combo commands are activated. In the continuous command activation mode, these N commands are activated, for example, all at once (simultaneously or continuously). Also, one or a plurality of combo commands based on at least two of these N commands are activated. By activating a plurality of commands and combo commands in this manner, the player can advance the game more advantageously than in the normal mode.

  The display processing unit 120 performs display processing of an instruction object (instruction marker) for instructing a player's command input timing. For example, the movement processing unit 110 performs a process of moving the designated object. That is, a process of moving the pointing object, which is a display object, on the game screen (in the game space) is performed. Then, the display processing unit 120 performs a display process of the instruction object. That is, processing for displaying the instruction object on the screen of the display unit 190 is performed. The pointing object is a display object (marker) that indicates the input timing of the command of the player, and serves as a marker for indicating the input timing. That is, the player can visually recognize the timing at which the player himself / herself inputs a command by looking at the pointing object.

  Then, when the player whose crossing timing (arrival timing, passing timing, etc.) of the pointing object and the determination area (determination point) is specified as an input timing inputs a command at each input timing, the evaluation processing unit 106 The comparison between the timing and the reference input timing is performed, and the command input evaluation processing (input timing evaluation processing) is performed. For example, the display processing unit 120 displays the image of the determination area on the game screen of the display unit 190. Then, an image in which the designated object and the determination area intersect at the reference input timing (an image in which the designated object reaches the determination area) is displayed on the game screen. This allows the player to visually recognize the command input timing. If the player inputs a command at a timing (intersection timing) at which the designated object and the determination area intersect, a high evaluation is given to the command input.

  Specifically, when the player inputs a command at the i-th input timing (i is a natural number) at which the designated object and the determination area intersect, the evaluation processing unit 106 sets the i-th input timing and the i-th reference input timing. And performs a process of evaluating a command input. Next, when the player inputs a command at the (i + 1) th input timing at which the designated object and the determination area intersect, a comparison determination is made between the (i + 1) th input timing and the (i + 1) th reference input timing to evaluate the command input. Perform processing. In this case, the pointing object that crosses (arrives) the determination area at the i-th input timing and the pointing object that crosses (reaches) the determination area at the (i + 1) -th input timing may be different pointing objects. And the same pointing object. Similarly, the determination area that intersects the pointing object at the i-th input timing and the determination area that intersects the pointing object at the (i + 1) -th input timing may be different determination areas or the same determination area. You may.

  The intersection timing between the designated object and the determination area is, for example, the timing at which the designated object reaches (passes) the determination area. That is, this is the timing at which the instruction object moved by the movement processing of the movement processing unit 110 reaches the determination area. However, the present embodiment is not limited to the case where the pointing object moves and intersects (arrives) with the determination area. The determination area may move and intersect with the pointing object.

  The sound processing unit 130 performs a music output process that is linked (synchronized) with the movement of the designated object. For example, the music information storage unit 173 stores information on music (BGM, music) flowing during the game. This music is output by the sound output unit 192 during the game in which the pointing object moves toward the determination area. This song is a song linked to the movement of the pointing object. Specifically, the rhythm of the music and the movement of the pointing object are linked. For example, the music is such that the timing at which the pointing object intersects (arrives, passes) with the determination area is synchronized with the rhythm of the music.

  The display processing unit 120 changes the display pattern of at least one of the pointing object and the determination area according to the character used by the player. For example, when the character used by the player is the first character, the first display pattern is used as the display pattern of the pointing object and the determination area. On the other hand, when the character used by the player is the second character, a second display pattern different from the first display pattern is used as the display pattern of the pointing object and the determination area. The first display pattern and the second display pattern differ in the display mode of the pointing object and the determination area. Specifically, the arrangement, shape, design, hue, brightness, saturation, and the like of the pointing object and the determination area are different. For example, information on the display pattern of the pointing object and the determination area is stored in the storage unit 170 in association with each corresponding character. For example, the first display pattern is stored in the storage unit 170 in association with the first character, and the second display pattern is stored in the storage unit 170 in association with the second character. The display processing unit 120 performs a process of changing the display pattern of the designated object or the determination area according to the character used by the player based on the information of the display pattern.

  Further, the display processing unit 120 displays an animation displayed on the game screen according to at least one of a character used by the player, success / failure of command input by the player, establishment / non-establishment of a combo command, and a type of the combo command. Different patterns (images). For example, when the character used by the player is the first character, the first animation pattern (first video) is used as the animation pattern such as the background of the game screen. On the other hand, when the character used by the player is the second character, a second animation pattern (second video) different from the first animation pattern is used. Each of these animation patterns (videos) is stored in the storage unit 170 in association with each corresponding character.

  Further, an animation pattern (video) displayed on the game screen at that time is made different depending on whether the command input of the player has succeeded or failed. Alternatively, when the command input is successful, the animation pattern may be changed according to the degree of success (excellent, good, bad, etc.). Alternatively, the animation pattern differs between when the combo command is established and when the combo command is not established. For example, when the combo command is established, a special animation pattern for establishing the combo command is displayed. When the type of the combo command is the first type (the first special technique or the like), the first animation pattern is displayed, and the type of the combo command is the second type (the second special technique or the like). If, the second animation pattern is displayed. In this case, the animation pattern may be an animation pattern of the background of the game screen, or may be an animation pattern of the pointing object, the determination area, or the surrounding area. By doing so, it is possible to display an animation according to the world view of the game, and it is possible to improve the degree of immersion of the player in the game.

  In addition, the display processing unit 120 determines whether or not the combo command has been established or not, the type of the combo command, and the success or failure of the player's command input, in accordance with at least one of the player character animation pattern and the enemy character animation pattern. At least one of the display control processes may be performed. Here, the player character animation pattern is an animation pattern including an image of the player character, and the enemy character animation pattern is an animation pattern including an image of the enemy character. The display control processing in this case includes switching from the player character / animation pattern to the enemy character / animation pattern, switching from the enemy character / animation pattern to the player character / animation pattern, and changing the pattern of the player character / animation pattern. This is a process of performing or changing the pattern of the enemy character / animation pattern.

  In addition, the evaluation processing unit 106 may compare and determine the input timing of the command selected by the player from the plurality of commands with the reference input timing. For example, at each input timing, the player selects a desired command from a plurality of commands using the operation unit 160 or the like. Then, the evaluation processing unit 106 compares the input timing of the selected command with the reference input timing, and evaluates the command input of the player. For example, when first, second, and third commands (commands for determining the action of the character) are assigned to the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12 in FIG. By operating any of the buttons 10, 11, and 12, one of the first, second, and third commands is selected. Then, the evaluation processing unit 106 performs a comparison determination between the input timing of the selected command and the reference input timing, and executes an evaluation process.

  In addition, the evaluation processing unit 106 evaluates a command input evaluation criterion when a command is input at the ith input timing and a command input evaluation criterion when the command is input at the j-th (j> i.i, where j is a natural number) input timing. The evaluation criterion for the command input may be different. For example, the evaluation criterion at the j-th input timing is made stricter than the evaluation criterion at the previous i-th input timing. That is, the evaluation criterion becomes stricter in the latter half of the input timing. For example, by making the length of the period (the number of frames) determined to be successful shorter, the criterion for evaluation evaluation is stricter.

  At the mth to nth (n> m, where n and m are natural numbers) input timings, the command input by the player is determined to be a successful input, and the command input at the mth to nth input timings and the next Assume that it is determined that the combo command is established by the command input at the input timing of n + 1. In this case, the evaluation processing unit 106 determines the evaluation criterion at the (n + 1) th input timing as the evaluation criterion at the mth to nth input timings (evaluation at least one of the mth to nth input timings). (Evaluation criterion) different from the evaluation criterion. That is, at the input timing when the combo command is established (the (n + 1) th input timing), the command input is evaluated using an evaluation criterion different from the other input timings (the mth to nth input timings). For example, evaluation criteria are set to stricter criteria. Then, when the set evaluation criteria are cleared and the command input is successful, the effect to be generated is higher than when a plurality of commands are normally activated, and the movement and pattern of the character are special. Activate the combo command that is the content.

  In this case, based on at least one of the power information of the combo command, the attribute information of the combo command, the compatibility information between the combo command and the character operated by the player, and the status information of the character, the evaluation processing unit 106 determines the (n + 1) th Evaluation criteria at the input timing may be set. For example, as the power (attack power, damage to the enemy) of the combo command generated when the command input at the (n + 1) th input timing succeeds, the evaluation criteria are set to be stricter. Alternatively, when the compatibility between the combo command and the character is good, the evaluation criterion is made easy, and when the compatibility is bad, the evaluation criterion is made strict. Alternatively, when the level or the action point as the status information of the player is high, the evaluation judgment criterion is made strict, and when the level or the action point is low, the evaluation judgment criterion is made easy.

  When it is determined that a plurality of combo commands are established according to the type of command input at the (n + 1) th input timing, the evaluation processing unit 106 sets different evaluation criteria based on the established combo command. You may. For example, when the command input at the (n + 1) th input timing is the first command, the first combo command is established, and when the command input at the (n + 1) th input timing is the second command, Assume that the second combo command is established. At this time, a first evaluation criterion when the first command is input at the (n + 1) th input timing, and a second evaluation criterion when the second command is input at the (n + 1) th input timing. Are set to different criteria. For example, it is assumed that the first combo command produces a higher effect than the second combo command, and is a command having advantageous contents for the player. In this case, the evaluation judgment is made such that the first evaluation judgment criterion when the first command is input is stricter than the second evaluation judgment criterion when the second command is input. Set criteria. By doing so, it becomes possible to set evaluation criteria in accordance with the type and contents of the activated combo command.

  The display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying (notifying) the information of the combo command to the player. For example, a process of displaying, to the player, the type and content of a combo command that may be established, information on a command necessary to establish the combo command, and the like are performed.

  Specifically, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying at least one of a list of candidates for a combo command that is established by the next command input and a list of combo commands that have been successfully input to the player.

  For example, as described above, when the command input at the next (n + 1) th input timing is the first command, the first combo command is satisfied, and the command input at the (n + 1) th input timing is the first command. In the case of the second command, it is assumed that the second combo command is established. In this case, information on the first and second combo commands (name, content, effect when activated, etc.) is displayed as a list of combo command candidates that are satisfied by the next command input. Alternatively, information (name, contents, etc.) on the first and second commands necessary for the establishment of the first and second combo commands is displayed on the player. The display of these lists is performed, for example, at a timing before the (n + 1) th input timing. By doing so, the player can properly determine which of the first and second commands to input at the (n + 1) th input timing by looking at the display of this list.

  It is also assumed that the player has successfully input the first to L-th combo commands by now. In this case, the display processing unit 120 displays information (name, contents, etc.) of the first to L-th combo commands as a list of the combo commands that have been successfully input. That is, a list of combo commands that are successfully input and are currently stocked is displayed. The information (identification information) of the combo command displayed in this list is stored and stored in the command queue buffer 174, for example.

  In addition, when a plurality of combo commands are established, the evaluation processing unit 106 sets an evaluation determination criterion at the time of determining the establishment of the next combo command in accordance with the accumulation status of the plurality of established combo commands. Is also good.

  For example, assume that the player has successfully input the first to L-th combo commands until now. In this case, the evaluation processing unit 106 sets an evaluation determination criterion at the time of determining the establishment of the next (L + 1) th combo command in accordance with the accumulation status of the first to Lth combo commands. For example, based on the cumulative number (L) of the combo commands (the first to the L-th combo commands) that have been accumulated up to now, the power information of the accumulated combo command, and the like, Set the evaluation criterion at the time of establishment judgment. For example, the evaluation criteria are made stricter as the cumulative number of combo commands is larger, and the evaluation criteria are made stricter as the power of the accumulated combo command is higher. In this way, in order to activate a high-power combo command in the continuous command activation mode, it is necessary to clear a strict evaluation criterion, and suitable adjustment of game balance and the like becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, the continuous command input mode is activated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle game play (game play in a broad sense) of the player. For example, when the value of a parameter used to determine the activation of the continuous command input mode becomes a predetermined value, the input receiving unit 102 (evaluation processing unit 106) When the activation of the command input mode is selected, or when the game progress status (game scenario or the like) becomes a predetermined status, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous command input mode is activated. For example, the value of a parameter used to determine the activation of the continuous command input mode changes according to a game result or a game result in a player's competitive game play (a battle game play in a narrow sense), and the value of the parameter is changed. Has reached a predetermined value (for example, when the value exceeds a predetermined value), or the value of the parameter has reached a predetermined value, and the player activates the continuous command input mode (special battle mode) using the operation unit 160 or the like. Activate the continuous command input mode when selected. Alternatively, the continuous command input mode is activated when the progress of the game is a situation where a predetermined event has been cleared or a situation where a strong enemy such as a boss appears. Then, the command input of the player at a plurality of time-series input timings is received, and the input timing of each time-series command input is evaluated. Then, when the end condition of the continuous command input is satisfied, the mode shifts to a continuous command activation mode in which the input is successful and a plurality of stocked commands and combo commands are activated.

  In addition, the activation processing unit 108 may determine that the termination condition has been satisfied, for example, when the command input for a predetermined number of times (for a plurality of times) has been completed. That is, the number of inputs that can be input in the continuous command input mode is set, and when the player has performed the command input for the number of inputs (the number of reference input timings), the command input (continuous command input) ends. When it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the continuous command activation mode. Then, it activates the stocked command or combo command.

  More specifically, the number of times of input is set based on at least one of, for example, the character used by the player, the type of the continuous command input mode, and the situation of the competitive game play. For example, the number of inputs is set to a first number if the character used by the player is the first character, and is set to a second number if the character used by the player is the second character. The number of times of input is set to the first number when the type of the continuous command input mode is the first type (for example, a full version described later), and is set to the second type (for example, the short version). It is set to the second number. Alternatively, the player's game results in a competitive game play performed before the continuous command input mode, parameter values for determining transition to the continuous command input mode, or game parameter values in other competitive game play The number of times of input is set in accordance with, for example,

  Alternatively, the activation processing unit 108 terminates when the command input at the first to k-th input timings is determined to be successful and the command input at the next k + 1-th input timing is determined to be input failure. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied. That is, while the command input continues to be successful, the continuous command input mode is continued. If the command input fails (unsuccessful), it is determined that the command input termination condition is satisfied, and the continuous command activation mode is set. Move to

  Alternatively, the activation processing unit 108 may change the value of a parameter used for determining the end condition based on the result of the command input evaluation process, and determine the end condition based on the value of the parameter. For example, the value of the parameter is reduced according to the result of the command input evaluation processing. For example, if the command input at each input timing fails, the value of the parameter is reduced. On the other hand, if the command input at each input timing succeeds, the value of the parameter is not changed or slightly increased. Then, when the value of the parameter falls below a predetermined threshold value, for example, it is determined that the termination condition is satisfied, and the mode shifts to the continuous command activation mode. As described above, various methods can be adopted as a method of determining the end condition of the continuous command input.

2. Next, the method of the present embodiment will be specifically described. In the following, a case where the technique of the present embodiment is applied to a match between characters in a role playing game will be described as an example, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the method of the present embodiment is applicable to various games such as an action game, a sports game, a competition game, and a fighting game.

2.1 Continuous Command Input Mode / Activation Mode In a role playing game or the like, when a character operated by a player searches a dungeon or the like and encounters an enemy character, a battle scene with the enemy character occurs, and a battle is performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, in a normal battle mode (a general battle mode in a broad sense), the player inputs a desired command in a normal command input mode (a normal command input turn), and Determine action. Then, in the normal command activation mode (turn of the normal command activation), the character performs the determined action (command) to solve the action. Then, when the hit points and the like of the enemy character become zero and the enemy extinguishes or allies extinguish, the normal battle mode ends.

  In the present embodiment, in a command input (attack input) at the time of a battle (a battle in a broad sense) such as a role playing game, an input method in a music game (a rhythm action game) is fetched, and continuous commands are activated. Is possible.

  Specifically, in a battle game play in which a normal battle is performed (a normal battle mode), when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to a special battle mode (a special battle mode, a continuous command input mode). For example, when the value of the parameter for determination becomes a predetermined value and the player selects the transition to the special battle mode, or when the game progress state becomes a predetermined state (predetermined event occurrence, enemy boss appearance, etc.) For example, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the mode shifts to the special battle mode. In the special battle mode, the player can continuously input commands at time-series input timings in the continuous command input mode (continuous command input turn). Then, in the continuous command activation mode (continuous command activation turn), a plurality of commands input in the continuous command input mode and a combo command based thereon are activated, causing great damage to the enemy and solving the action. Then, for example, the mode returns from the special battle mode to the normal battle mode.

  FIG. 4 is an example of a game screen in the normal battle mode (normal battle mode). In FIG. 4, three commands, namely, a thunder (lightning magic), a fire (flaming magic), and a heel (recovery magic) are assigned to the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12 in FIG. The player instructs the action of the character CHA during a battle by operating an operation button corresponding to a desired command among these three commands. For example, when the player operates the operation button 10, 11, or 12, the character CHA activates the magic of sander, fire, or heel at the time of battle. More specifically, two sets of command groups (a total of six commands), with three commands as one set, can be set as a command group that the player can use during a battle. The switching of these command groups is performed by, for example, operating the direction key 14 up or down.

  In FIG. 4, GA is a gauge (active gauge) representing an action power parameter serving as a price for the action of the character CHA. Each time the character CHA acts according to the command instruction, the value of the action parameter of the gauge GA is consumed. All actions of the character CHA are executed by consuming the action parameters of the gauge GA.

  GB is a gauge (slash gauge) representing an activation parameter used to determine the activation in the special battle mode, that is, the continuous command input mode. The activation parameter of the gauge GB gradually increases, for example, by repeatedly performing an action such as a battle in the normal battle mode. When the value of the activation parameter of the gauge GB reaches a predetermined value, it is possible to shift to the continuous command input mode.

  For example, when the value of the activation parameter reaches a value corresponding to 100% and the player selects the mode transition, the mode shifts to the full version (see FIG. 9) continuous command input mode in which the number of inputs is large. On the other hand, when the value of the activation parameter reaches a value corresponding to 50% and the player selects the mode transition, the mode shifts to the short version continuous command input mode (see FIG. 9) with a small number of inputs.

  FIG. 5 is an example of a game screen in the special battle mode (continuous command input mode). The special battle mode is a mode in which a great technique is activated by consuming the gauge GB stored in the normal battle mode. The character CHA transforms into a true shape with a special force, thereby exerting a powerful force. It is a mode that can be. Specifically, in the continuous command input mode, which is a special battle mode, the input method has an action like a music game, and the instruction objects (MV1 to MV5) that flow along the music (BGM) in the game screen. , Etc.), for example, one of three commands (more specifically, six commands) is input at the designated input timing. As a result, the commands input in a time series are executed at a stretch in the continuous command activation mode at the time of action determination, and the character CHA can invoke a great attack on the enemy character. In the continuous command input mode, which is a special battle mode, for example, a maximum of about 100 pointing objects (MV1 to MV5, etc.) flow. It can be executed repeatedly. Therefore, it will function as a very powerful trump card to overcome the war situation.

  Specifically, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play (the game play in the normal battle mode), it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted. For example, when the value of the activation parameter of the gauge GB reaches a predetermined value and the player selects the transition to the continuous command input mode, the continuous command input mode is activated. When the mode is shifted to the continuous command input mode, the value of the activation parameter of the gauge GB is consumed and becomes a predetermined value (for example, zero or a half value).

  In the continuous command input mode, when a player who is instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination between each input timing and a reference input timing is performed, and the player's input timing is determined. Command input is evaluated. Then, when the end condition of the command input is satisfied, a plurality of commands (N commands) input by the time the end condition is satisfied and a combo command based on the plurality of commands are activated in the continuous command activation mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, instruction objects MV1, MV2, MV3, MV4, MV5 for instructing the input timing of the command of the player are displayed on the game screen. The determination areas DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5 are also displayed on the game screen. Then, the pointing objects MV1, MV2, MV3, MV4, MV5 move toward the determination areas DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, respectively.

  That is, in the continuous command input mode, the input method of the command (action) is greatly changed, and the mode is such that the command is input according to the music (BGM) like a music game. Then, a pointing object, which is a ball for inputting an operation button, appears, and the ball moves toward a determination area displayed as a chain frame. Then, if the player presses the operation button at the timing when the ball pointing object overlaps the determination area which is the chain frame, the command input is successful, and after the music ends, the command that has been input successfully (or the combo command ) Is performed. Then, there is a chance to input a command as many as the number of balls appearing, and if this special battle mode is played well, it is possible to make about 50 to 100 attacks, for example.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the player whose crossing timing between the pointing objects MV1 to MV5 and the determination areas DT1 to DT5 is instructed as an input timing, issues a command at each of the input timings TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI5. Is input, each input timing is compared with the reference input timing TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4, TR5. Then, it is evaluated whether or not the input timing of the commands CM1, CM2, CM3, CM4, and CM5 of the player is appropriate. That is, whether or not the input is successful and the degree of the input success (excellent, good, etc.) are evaluated.

  For example, in FIG. 6, the pointing object MV1 is moving toward the corresponding determination area DT1. The timing at which the pointing object MV1 crosses (arrives) the determination area DT1 is set as the reference input timing TR1. At an input timing TI1 within a predetermined period centered on the reference input timing TR1 (reference), the player operates any of the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12 in FIG. 5 lightning attack, light attack, or heavy attack), the command input is determined to be successful. Then, information on the command CM1 that has been successfully input is accumulated and stored in the command queue buffer 174 of FIG. That is, information for identifying a command selected and input by the player at each input timing is stored in the command queue buffer 174 by, for example, a FIFO method (first-in first-out method).

  Further, the next instruction object MV2 is moving toward the corresponding determination area DT2. Then, the timing at which the pointing object MV2 crosses (arrives) the determination area DT2 is set as the reference input timing TR2. When the player operates any of the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12 to select and input a desired command CM2 at an input timing TI2 within a predetermined period centered on the reference input timing TR2, the command input is successful. It is determined that it has been done. Then, information on the command CM2 that has been successfully input is accumulated and stored in the command queue buffer 174.

  In this way, at each input timing of TI1 to TI5 (TR1 to TR5) that the instruction objects MV1 to MV5 move and sequentially reach the determination areas DT1 to DT5, the evaluation process of the input of the command CM1 to CM5 of the player is performed. Done. When the command input is successful, information on these commands CM1 to CM5 is accumulated and stored in the command queue buffer 174. For example, the player selects and inputs a lightning attack, a lightning attack, a light attack, a heavy attack, and a heavy attack as the commands CM1, CM2, CM3, CM4, and CM5 at the input timings TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, and TI5, respectively. Suppose you did. Then, information for identifying each of the lightning attack, the lightning attack, the light attack, the heavy attack, and the heavy attack is stored in the command queue buffer 174 in this order.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 5, the next set of, for example, five designated objects and determination areas (next chain frame) are displayed on the game screen. These pointing objects and determination areas may appear to flow, for example, from left to right on the game screen of FIG. Then, the same command input evaluation processing as in FIG. 6 is performed using these next set of instruction objects and determination areas. Then, information on the command that has been successfully input is accumulated and stored in the command queue buffer 174.

  In this way, the pointing object and the determination area appear sequentially, and when the command input of a predetermined number of times such as 50 times (short version) or 100 times (full version) is completed, it is determined that the termination condition is satisfied. Is done. Then, the mode is shifted to the continuous command invocation mode for invoking the command or the combo command stored in the command queue buffer 174.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of an evaluation process for comparing and evaluating a reference input timing and an input timing. In FIG. 7A, there are Excellent, Good, and Bad, which are evaluations of success of command input, and Miss, which is evaluation of failure of command input.

  The excellent evaluation period is, for example, a period of two frames before and after the reference input timing as a center (reference). If there is a player's command input timing during this period, it is evaluated as excellent, and for example, processing for recovering (increasing) the value of the activation parameter is performed. Note that such recovery processing may not be performed. For a command evaluated as excellent, an effect for, for example, two commands is generated in the continuous command activation mode. One frame is, for example, about 1/30 second or 1/60 second in length.

  The good evaluation period is, for example, a period of six frames before and after the reference input timing (excluding the excellent period). If there is a player command input timing during this period, it is evaluated as good. For a command evaluated as good, an effect equivalent to, for example, one command is generated in the continuous command activation mode.

  The bad evaluation period is, for example, a period of 12 frames before and after the reference input timing (excluding the excellent and good periods). If there is a player's command input timing during this period, it is evaluated as bad, and for example, a process of reducing the value of the activation parameter is performed. For a command evaluated as bad, an effect equivalent to, for example, one command is generated in the continuous command activation mode.

  The period for evaluating a mistake corresponding to a command input failure is a period other than the above (a period outside the preceding and succeeding 12 frames). If there is a command input timing of the player during this period, it is evaluated as a mistake, and for example, a process of reducing the value of the activation parameter is performed. For a command evaluated as a mistake, the effect of the command cannot be obtained in the continuous command activation mode. That is, it does not exert attack power or the like against the enemy character.

  The command input evaluation processing method is not limited to the method shown in FIG. For example, various settings are possible for the length of the evaluation period. In FIG. 7A, three steps (Excellent, Good, Bad) are set as the level of the success of the command input. However, two or four or more steps may be set. Alternatively, a modification in which only the success or failure of the command input is determined without determining the degree of the success of the command input is also possible.

  In the present embodiment, the input timing of the command selected by the player from the plurality of commands is compared with the reference input timing.

  For example, in FIG. 7B, as a command set 1, commands of lightning attack, light attack, and heavy attack are assigned to the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12 in FIG. 2A. Also, as a command set 2, commands of sander, fire, and heel are assigned to the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12. Switching between the command set 1 and the command set 2 is performed, for example, by operating the direction instruction key 14.

  In this embodiment, at each input timing of TI1 to TI5 in FIG. 6, the player operates any of the operation buttons 10, 11, and 12 as shown in FIG. Select one of the following commands: sexual attack, light attack, or heavy attack. In the case of set 2, one of the commands of sander, fire and heel is selected.

  In this way, the player can select and input a desired command at each input timing. Then, a desired command can be input in a free order by the number of times of input (50 times, 100 times, etc.). For example, if the enemy character is a character that is vulnerable to a lightning attribute attack, by selecting many lightning attack commands corresponding to the operation buttons 10 in the command set 1 of FIG. It is possible to do damage effectively. If the enemy character is a character that is vulnerable to a fire attribute attack, by selecting many fire commands corresponding to the operation buttons 11 in the command set 2 of FIG. It is possible to cause damage. That is, it is possible to input a command in consideration of the weak points and characteristics of the enemy character, and it is possible to improve the game strategy and fun.

  It should be noted that various modifications can be made as a method of command input by the player. For example, in the above description, a case where a command is input using the operation buttons 10, 11, 12 and the like of the operation unit 160 has been described, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, a gesture (operation) of the player may be captured by an imaging unit or the like, and a command may be input by the gesture of the player. Alternatively, the command may be input by voice input using a microphone or the like. Also, the command is not limited to a command for instructing the action of the character in a battle game or the like, and may be a command for instructing the output of a specific sound (such as a drum don or cutlet).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the continuous command activation mode. In the turn of the continuous command input mode described in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the player inputs a desired command at a time-series input timing. Then, the information of the input command is stored in the command queue buffer 174.

  When the condition for terminating the command input is satisfied, the mode is switched from the turn in the continuous command input mode to the turn in the continuous command activation mode. A predetermined game effect image may be displayed when the turn is switched.

  Then, when the turn of the continuous command activation mode is reached, N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, or a combo command based on the N commands are activated. That is, N commands or combo commands are activated based on the command information (identification information) stored in the command queue buffer 174. This makes it possible to give the enemy character a much stronger continuous attack than the attack in the normal battle mode of FIG. In other words, it is possible to cause a great deal of damage to the enemy with the continuous attack of the raging that has exceeded the limit, and the player can proceed with the game very advantageously.

  In this case, various conditions can be assumed as the end condition of the command input. For example, when the command input for a predetermined number of times has been completed, it may be determined that the termination condition has been satisfied. For example, in the short version continuous command input mode in which the number of command inputs is set to 50, when the player finishes the 50 command inputs, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, and the mode is shifted to the continuous command activation mode. . In the continuous command input mode of the full version in which the number of command inputs is set to 100, for example, when the player finishes the command input of 100 times, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, and the mode is shifted to the continuous command activation mode. I do.

  Also, for example, when the command input is successful at a plurality of continuous input timings (first to k-th input timings), but fails at the next input timing (k + 1-th input timing) (FIG. 7). (In the case of the mistake in (A)), it may be determined that the termination condition is satisfied, and the mode may be shifted to the continuous command activation mode. That is, when the command input fails, it is determined that the termination condition is satisfied.

  Alternatively, the value of a parameter used for determining the end condition (for example, the value of the activation parameter of the gauge GB) may be changed based on the result of the command input evaluation process, and the end condition may be determined based on the value of this parameter. . For example, when the command input fails, the value of the parameter is decreased, and when the value of the parameter falls below a predetermined value, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, and the mode shifts to the continuous command activation mode. As described above, various modifications can be made as a method of determining whether the end condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, music (BGM) linked to movement of the designated object or the like is output. For example, a song in which the rhythm of the song and the intersection timing (reference input timing) between the pointing object and the determination area are synchronized (matched) is displayed on the game screen in the continuous command input mode in FIG. In this way, the player can visually recognize the movement of the pointing object and aurally recognize the rhythm of the music while inputting a command at an input timing that matches the rhythm of the music. Command input will be able to succeed at a rate. In addition, since the rhythm of the music and the movement of the pointing object on the game screen are linked, the player can input commands one after another on the rhythm, and a command input method with an unprecedented lightness and exhilaration Can be realized.

  FIG. 9 is an example of music information. In FIG. 9, music scores of songs for each character are prepared. For example, music scores 1 and 2 are prepared for the character CHA, music scores 3 and 4 are prepared for the character CHB, and music scores 5 and 6 are prepared for the character CHC. The scores 1, 3, and 5 are scores for the short version of the continuous command input mode, and the number of command inputs is set to be smaller than that in the full version. The musical scores 2, 4, and 6 are musical scores for the continuous command input mode of the full version, and the number of times of command input is set to be larger than that of the short version. The music score 7 is a music score that can be commonly used by all characters constituting a party or the like of a player character. The music score 7 is a music score used, for example, when the game progress situation is a situation in which a game is played against a boss. The display patterns of the pointing object, the determination area, and the like differ depending on the scores 1 to 7.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the command input of a predetermined number of times has been completed, it is determined that the command input ending condition has been satisfied, and the mode shifts to the continuous command activation mode. The number of inputs used to determine the end condition differs depending on the character used by the player, as shown in FIG. For example, the setting of the number of times of input differs for the characters CHA, CHB, and CHC. Also, the number of inputs used for determining the end condition differs depending on the type of the continuous command input mode. For example, the number of times of input differs between the case where the type of the continuous command input mode is the short version and the case where the type is the full version. Alternatively, the number of times of input is set to a different number of times even when the type is the last type used for a match with the last boss. Alternatively, the number of inputs may be set in accordance with the situation of the battle game play (normal battle mode) performed before the transition to the continuous command input mode. For example, the number of inputs is set according to a game result (score) of a player in a competitive game play, a game parameter (a status parameter or the like), or the like. For example, the number of inputs is set according to the value of an activation parameter used for determining the activation in the continuous command input mode.

  Note that various modifications can be made as to the method of arranging and moving the designated object and the determination area.

  For example, in FIG. 10A, a plurality of designated objects MV1 to MV4 are moving toward one determination area DT (frame). Then, first, at the first reference input timing TR1, the designated object MV1 reaches the determination area DT, and at the next second reference input timing TR2, the designated object MV2 reaches the determination area DT. At the next third reference input timing TR3, the designated object MV3 reaches the determination area DT, and at the next fourth reference input timing TR4, the designated object MV4 reaches the determination area DT. Then, the reference input timings TR1 to TR4 are compared with the player's command input timings TI1 to TI4 to perform a command input evaluation process.

  In FIG. 10B, one pointing object MV moves and passes through the positions corresponding to the determination areas DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4 at the reference input timings TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4. The player inputs a desired command at input timings TI1, TI2, TI3, and TI4 corresponding to the passing timing. In this way, the command input timing of the player is determined, and the command input evaluation processing is performed.

  In FIGS. 5, 10A, and 10B, the method of instructing the player to input timing by moving the pointing object has been described. Alternatively, the input timing may be instructed to the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an input method in a music game or the like is introduced as a command input in a battle game. For example, in a battle game such as a battle game, a command input method is standardized. For example, a method of continuously inputting a plurality of commands in conjunction with movement of a designated object or rhythm of music is proposed. It has not been. The music game is a game in which the player competes for the input timing, and the result of the input timing evaluation process is only reflected in the score in the music game. That is, the input method in the music game does not aim at command input, but competes for the score of the music game based on the superiority of the input timing.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, the input method in the music game is applied to the input of a plurality of continuous commands, thereby realizing a command input method that has never existed in the competitive game. Then, in the continuous command input mode, continuous input of a plurality of commands at time-series input timings is received, and in the continuous command activation mode, the plurality of commands and the like are activated at once. By doing so, the lightness and exhilaration of the input in the music game can be introduced into the command input of the fighting game, and the command activation of a flashy effect in which a plurality of commands are activated at once can be realized.

  For example, most of the conventional fighting games alternately attack several times to determine a win or loss, so that the game is monotonous and has a disadvantage that the player is easily bored. In this regard, in the present embodiment, in such a battle game, a command of a music game is taken in, a command is input at a good tempo, and if it goes well, a large amount of powerful game that cannot be realized by the conventional method is performed. It has become possible to launch an attack against an opponent who is an enemy, and has succeeded in realizing an unprecedented type of game system.

2.2 Setting of Display Pattern and Animation Pattern In the present embodiment, a method of changing the display pattern of the pointing object and the determination area according to the character used by the player may be adopted.

  For example, FIG. 5 described above is an example of a display pattern of the pointing objects MV1 to MV5 and the determination areas DT1 to DT5 when the character used by the player is CHA. On the other hand, FIG. 11 is an example of a display pattern of the pointing objects MV1 to MV5 and the determination areas DT1 to DT5 when the character used by the player is CHB. 5 and FIG. 11, for example, the determination areas DT1 to DT5 and the arrangement of the pointing objects MV1 to MV5 are different.

  That is, in FIG. 5, frames arranged in a straight chain are set as the determination areas DT1 to DT5. On the other hand, in FIG. 11, frames arranged in a chain bent at a right angle are set as the determination areas DT1 to DT5. Corresponding to the differences in the display patterns of the arrangement of the determination areas DT1 to DT5, the display patterns of the movement start points and the movement paths of the pointing objects MV1 to MV5 are also different in FIGS.

  As described above, by changing the display pattern of the pointing object and the determination area according to the character to be used, the pointing object and the determination area can be displayed in a suitable display pattern according to the characteristics and characteristics of each character. Become. As a result, the variety of game screens can be increased, and in the continuous command input mode, a game screen that matches the characteristics and properties of each character can be displayed on the player. As a result, the game effect can be increased, and the degree of immersion of the player in the game can be improved.

  In the above, a case has been described where the display pattern of the arrangement and movement of the pointing object and the determination area is made different depending on the character, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the display pattern such as the shape, design, hue, brightness, or saturation of the pointing object or the determination area may be different depending on the character. For example, an indication object such as a shape, a design, a hue, a brightness, a saturation, or the like matching the character used by the player and a determination area are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the pattern of animation (video) displayed on the game screen according to the character used by the player, the success / failure of command input by the player, the establishment / non-establishment of the combo command, the type of the combo command, and the like. May be different.

  For example, in FIG. 12A, an animation IA1 corresponding to the character CHA used by the player is displayed as a background of the character CHA. This animation IA1 is an animation representing the characteristics and characteristics of the character CHA. For example, an animation IA1 including an image corresponding to the attribute of the character CHA (fire, water, lightning, earth, etc.), an image of another character related to the character CHA, and the like is displayed.

  In FIG. 12B, the command input at the timing when the pointing object MV2 intersects the determination area DT2 is excellent evaluation. In this case, for example, an animation IA2 having a different pattern from that of FIG. 12A is displayed. That is, an animation IA2 of a pattern that produces a successful command input by the player is displayed. In this case, for example, an animation corresponding to the successful input may be displayed around the determination area DT2 where the input is successful.

  Alternatively, when the combo command is established by the player's command input, an animation for producing the effect of the establishment of the combo command may be displayed. For example, an animation for the effect of the establishment of the combo command is displayed in the vicinity of the determination area of the last command that has established the combo command.

  Alternatively, when a combo command CCA is established in FIG. 16 described later, an animation pattern corresponding to the type of the combo command CCA is displayed. For example, in the combo command CCA, since the last command is a sander, an animation pattern on the theme of lightning is displayed. On the other hand, when the combo command CCB is established in FIG. 16, an animation pattern corresponding to the type of the combo command CCB is displayed. For example, in the combo command CCB, since the last command is a fire, an animation pattern on the theme of flame is displayed.

  In FIG. 13A, an animation IB1 corresponding to the character CHB used by the player is displayed as a background of the character CHB. This animation IB1 is an animation representing the characteristics and characteristics of the character CHB. For example, an animation IB1 including an image corresponding to the attribute of the character CHB, an image of another character related to the character CHB, and the like is displayed.

  In FIG. 13B, the command input at the timing when the pointing object MV2 crosses the determination area DT2 is evaluated as excellent. In this case, for example, an animation IB2 having a different pattern from that of FIG. 13A is displayed. That is, an animation IB2 of a pattern that produces a successful command input by the player is displayed. Alternatively, when the establishment of the combo command is successful, an animation for producing the effect of the establishment of the combo command is displayed. Alternatively, an animation pattern corresponding to the type of the established combo command is displayed.

  By doing so, it is possible to display an animation that matches the world view of the game, and it is possible to improve the degree of immersion of the player in the game. In addition, different patterns of animations are displayed according to the success or failure of the character or the input or the establishment or non-establishment of the combo command, so that the degree of variety of the game screen and the game effect can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display control processing for the player character / animation pattern or the enemy character / animation pattern is performed in accordance with the establishment / non-establishment of the combo command, the type of the combo command, and the success / failure of the player's command input. May be performed.

  For example, suppose that the player succeeded in establishing the combo command. In this case, a player character animation pattern that makes the player character happy or screams is displayed. On the other hand, if the player fails to establish the combo command, the player switches from the player character animation pattern to the enemy character animation pattern or displays the enemy character animation pattern on the background. Then, an animation pattern that performs an action as if the enemy character is proud is displayed.

  Similarly, when the player has successfully input a command, the player character / animation pattern is displayed. For example, a player character animation pattern in which the player character performs a joyful motion is displayed. Alternatively, the player character / animation pattern is set to a pattern corresponding to the type of the successful command. For example, the player character / animation pattern is changed according to the type of the successful command.

  On the other hand, when the player fails to input the command, the player switches from the player character animation pattern to the enemy character animation pattern or displays the enemy character animation pattern on the background. For example, an enemy character animation pattern in which the enemy character performs a joyful motion is displayed.

  Further, display control processing for a player character / animation pattern or an enemy character / animation pattern may be performed according to the type of the combo command. For example, when the strength of the effect at the time of activation differs depending on the type of the combo command, the display control may be performed according to the strength.

  For example, when the player succeeds in establishing a strong effect combo command, a player character animation pattern in which the player character makes a big screaming scream is displayed. In addition, an enemy character animation pattern that makes the enemy character terrified is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the player fails to establish a strong combo command, a player character animation pattern is displayed in which the player character is greatly discouraged. In addition, an enemy character animation pattern in which the enemy character makes a big scream is displayed.

  When the player succeeds in establishing a weak effect combo command, a player character animation pattern is displayed in which the player character slightly suppresses and expresses joy. In addition, an enemy character animation pattern is displayed in which the enemy character is active while saying "it does not work at all".

  On the other hand, when the player fails to establish a weak effect combo command, a player character animation pattern that the player character slightly regrets is displayed. In addition, an enemy character animation pattern in which the enemy character has a sneering expression, such as "Did you make a mistake?"

  Note that the same processing as the above-described processing can be performed for a normal command other than the combo command.

2.3 Command Input Evaluation Process In the present embodiment, for example, a command input evaluation criterion when a command is input at the i-th input timing and a command input at the j-th (j> i) input timing Is different from the command input evaluation criteria.

  For example, in FIG. 14A, when a command is input at the i-th input timing TIi, the evaluation criterion EVi is used. When a command is input at the j-th input timing TIj, the evaluation criterion EVj is used. Is used. These EVi and EVj are different evaluation criteria. For example, the evaluation criterion EVj used in the second half of the continuous command input is a stricter evaluation criterion than the evaluation criterion EVi used in the first half of the continuous command input. Specifically, the length of the period described with reference to FIG. 7A is shorter in the latter half of the evaluation criterion EVj.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14B, the period PEi in which the evaluation is successful is long in the evaluation determination criterion EVi (input timing TIi) in the first half of the continuous command input. Similarly, the period of being evaluated as excellent, good, etc., has also become longer.

  On the other hand, in the evaluation criterion EVj (input timing TIj) in the latter half of the continuous command input, the period PEj during which the evaluation is successful is short. That is, it is shorter than the evaluation criterion EVi. Similarly, the period of being evaluated as excellent, good, etc. has also been shortened. By doing so, a stricter evaluation criterion is set.

  For example, when the number of successful command inputs increases, the number of commands that are activated in the continuous command activation mode in FIG. 8 increases, and there is a possibility that damage to an enemy becomes excessively strong.

  In this regard, in FIG. 14A, if the evaluation criteria are made stricter in the latter half of the continuous command input, the number of successful command inputs in the continuous command input mode can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the damage to the enemy becomes excessively strong in the continuous command activation mode, and it is possible to appropriately adjust the game balance.

  The method of setting the evaluation criterion is not limited to the method of making the evaluation criterion stricter in the latter half of the continuous command input. Conversely, various modifications can be made such as making the evaluation criteria easier in the latter half of the continuous command input, setting the evaluation criteria randomly at each input timing or according to a predetermined standard.

  In this embodiment, it is desirable to use an evaluation criterion different from the other input timings at the input timing at which the combo command is established. For example, in FIG. 15, a command (fire, sander, fire) input at input timings TI6, TI7, TI8 (m-th to n-th input timings in a broad sense) is determined to have been input successfully. Then, a command (fire, sander, fire) input at the input timing TI6, TI7, TI8 and a command (thunder) input at the next input timing TI9 (n + 1th input timing in a broad sense) are used for the combo. Command CCA is established.

  In this case, the evaluation criterion EVA at the input timing TI9 is set to an evaluation criterion different from the evaluation criterion EVN at the input timings TI6, TI7, and TI8. For example, the evaluation criterion EVA at the input timing TI9 when the combo command is satisfied is set to a stricter evaluation criterion than the evaluation criterion EVN at the previous input timing. Specifically, as described with reference to FIG. 14B, the length of the period in which the input is evaluated as being successful is shortened.

  For example, the combo command CCA is a command that damages an enemy more strongly and generates a special effect than when all commands (fire, thunder, fire, etc.) input at an earlier input timing are activated. It has become. Therefore, the game balance can be suitably adjusted by strictly setting the evaluation criteria when the combo command CCA is established.

  Further, in FIG. 16, when it is determined that a plurality of combo commands are established according to the type of command input at the input timing TI9 (the (n + 1) th input timing), different evaluation criteria are determined according to the established combo command. Is set.

  For example, if a command of fire, sander, and fire is input at input timings TI6, TI7, and TI8 in FIG. 16 and then a command of sander is input at input timing TI9, the combo command CCA is established, and the input timing is changed. When a fire command is input at TI9, it is assumed that the combo command CCB is established. In this case, the evaluation criterion EVA when the command of the sander is input at the input timing TI9 is different from the evaluation criterion EVB when the command of the fire is input at the input timing TI9. For example, one evaluation criterion of EVA and EVB is made stricter than the other evaluation criterion. Specifically, the length of the period in which the input is evaluated as being successful is shortened. By doing so, it becomes possible to evaluate the command input with an appropriate evaluation criterion corresponding to each of the CCA and CCB combo commands.

  For example, it is assumed that the combo command CCA is a command that causes more damage to an enemy or generates a special effect than the combo command CCB. In this case, the evaluation criterion EVA corresponding to the combo command CCA is made stricter than the evaluation criterion EVB corresponding to the combo command CCB. By doing so, for a combo command that produces a strong effect, the success of the command input is determined based on a stricter evaluation criterion, and a suitable adjustment of the game balance becomes possible.

  In order to realize the method of FIG. 16, at input timing TI9, first, the type of command input by the player is determined. For example, it is determined whether it is a sander or a fire. Then, when the input command is a sander, it is determined whether or not the combo command CCA is established by applying the evaluation criterion EVA. On the other hand, if the input command is a fire, the evaluation criterion EVB is applied to determine whether or not the combo command CCB is established.

  Further, the method of setting the evaluation criteria at the time of determining the establishment of the combo command is not limited to the method described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, and various modifications can be made. For example, based on the power information of the combo command, the attribute information of the combo command, the compatibility information between the combo command and the character, or the status information of the character, it is possible to set the evaluation judgment criterion at the input timing (TI9) at the time of judging the establishment of the combo command. .

  For example, in FIG. 17, power information and attribute information of each combo command are set as combo command information. In addition, status information such as a level, an action point, and an attribute is set as character information.

  In this case, for example, the higher the power (attack power, magic power, etc.) of the combo command is, the stricter the evaluation criterion at the input timing (TI9) at the time of determining the establishment of the combo command.

  For example, if the attribute of the combo command (fire, water, thunder, earth, etc.) matches the attribute of the character (fire, water, thunder, earth, etc.), and the combo command and the character are determined to be compatible, This facilitates the evaluation criterion at the input timing when the combo command is satisfied. Conversely, if the attribute of the combo command does not match the attribute of the character and it is determined that the compatibility between the combo command and the character is poor, the evaluation criteria at the input timing at the time of determining the establishment of the combo command are strict.

  Further, for example, when the level of the character is high, the action points are large, and the player is in an advantageous situation, the game balance is adjusted by strictly setting the evaluation criterion at the input timing at the time of command establishment determination. On the other hand, when the level of the character is low, the action points are small, and the player is disadvantaged, the game balance is adjusted by facilitating the evaluation criterion at the input timing when the command is determined. By setting the evaluation criterion according to the status information of the character in this manner, it is possible to suitably adjust the game balance.

  The compatibility information between the combo command and the character may be determined based on information other than the attribute information. For example, compatibility information between the combo command and the character may be determined based on information on whether or not the combo command is a command in the field of specialty of the character. Further, the status information of the character used for setting the evaluation criterion is not limited to the information of the character's level, action point, and attribute. For example, the evaluation criterion may be set based on various game parameter information such as the character's attack power, magic power, defensive power, and experience value.

  In the present embodiment, a process for displaying information on the combo command is performed. For example, information such as the type and content of the combo command is displayed (presented) to the player. Specifically, a list of combo command candidates that are satisfied by the next command input, a list of combo commands that have been successfully input, and the like are displayed. That is, a list of combo command information is displayed (listed) on the game screen.

  For example, in FIG. 16, after inputting a command of fire, sander, and fire at input timings TI6, TI7, and TI8, and then inputting a command of sander at the next input timing TI9, the combo command CCA is established, and the fire command is executed. If input, the combo command CCB is established.

  Therefore, in this case, as shown by DP in FIG. 18, information on the combo commands CCA and CCB that are satisfied by the next command input is displayed as a list of combo command candidates. For example, if the next command input is a sander, for example, a combo command CCA having a power of 150 is established, and if the next command input is a fire, a combo command CCB having a power of 80 is realized, for example. Display to the player. In this case, the combo command CCA has higher power at the time of activation than the combo command CCB. Therefore, as described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, the evaluation criterion EVA for establishing the combo command CCA is a stricter standard than the evaluation criterion EVB for establishing the combo command CCB.

  Then, the player looks at the list of combo command candidates indicated by DP in FIG. 18 and determines which command of the sander or the fire is to be input at the next input timing TI9. For example, when the player desires a combo command CCA with high power, the evaluation criterion becomes strict, but the thunder is selected to establish the combo command CCA. On the other hand, if the player gives priority to the fact that the evaluation criterion is easy, the power is reduced, but the fire is selected to establish the combo command CCB.

  By displaying a list of candidate combo commands to the player in this way, it is possible to allow the player to appropriately determine the situation and to select a command for establishing the combo command. Therefore, it is possible to provide a user interface suitable for the player.

  In the DP of FIG. 19, a list of combo commands that have been successfully input is displayed. That is, when the combo commands CC1 and CC2 have been successfully input (established) by the current input timing, a list of information on the combo commands CC1 and CC2 is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, there are cases where a plurality of combo commands are satisfied during the period of continuous command input, and information on the established plurality of combo commands is accumulated and stored in the command queue buffer 174 by, for example, a FIFO method. You. In the DP of FIG. 19, a list of the plurality of stored combo commands is displayed. By doing so, the player can immediately and immediately recognize the list of the combo commands that the player has successfully input.

  The method of displaying the list of candidate combo commands and the list of combo commands that have been successfully input is not limited to the methods shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, and various modifications can be made. For example, a configuration command of a combo command may be displayed, or information of a combo command other than power information (for example, compatibility information with a character) may be displayed. Alternatively, the configuration of the combo command may be displayed in a tree display format.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of combo commands in FIG. 19 are established, an evaluation determination criterion at the time of determining the establishment of the next combo command is set according to the accumulation status of the plurality of established combo commands. May be.

  For example, in FIG. 20, when a plurality of combo commands CC1 and CC2 have been established in the past, the evaluation determination criterion EVh at the time of determining the establishment of the next combo command CC3 depends on the accumulation status of the plurality of combo commands CC1 and CC2. Set. For example, the evaluation criterion EVh at the time of determining the establishment of the combo command CC3 is different from the evaluation criterion EVf and EVg at the time of determining whether the previous combo command CC1 or CC2 is satisfied. For example, as the combo commands are accumulated, the evaluation criterion is stricter.

  Specifically, based on the cumulative number of combo commands that have been accumulated up to now, information on the power of the accumulated combo command, and the like, an evaluation criterion for determining the establishment of the next combo command is set. For example, as the cumulative number of combo commands increases, the evaluation criteria for determining the establishment of the next combo command are stricter, and the difficulty level is increased. In addition, the higher the power of the accumulated combo command is, the stricter the evaluation criteria at the time of determining the establishment of the next combo command. For example, in FIG. 20, when it is determined that the cumulative power of the combo commands CC1 and CC2 is high, the evaluation criteria for determining the establishment of the next combo command CC3 are strict. Conversely, when it is determined that the power is low, the evaluation criteria are made easier.

  For example, if the cumulative number of established combo commands is large, the number of combo commands activated in the continuous command activation mode in FIG. 8 increases, and the damage to the enemy may be excessively strong. .

  In this regard, if the cumulative number of combo commands is large or the power is high, if the evaluation criteria are strict, the success rate of subsequent combo commands can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the damage to the enemy becomes excessively strong in the continuous command activation mode, and it is possible to appropriately adjust the game balance.

2.5 Processing Example Next, a processing example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during a game play such as a battle in the normal battle mode (step S1), the mode is shifted to the special battle mode as described in FIG. 3 (steps S2 and S3). That is, the mode shifts to the continuous command input mode. Specifically, for example, when the activation parameter becomes a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 100%, a value corresponding to 50%) and the player selects the special battle mode, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Shift to the special battle mode (continuous command input mode).

  Next, as described in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the moving process of the designated object is performed (step S4). That is, a process of moving an instruction object for instructing the input timing of the player on the game screen is performed. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 9, output processing of the music corresponding to the character is performed (step S5). That is, a music piece that is linked to the movement of the designated object is output via the sound output unit 192.

  Next, a process of receiving a command input by the player is performed (step S6). That is, it is determined that the continuous command input mode of the special battle mode has been activated, and the continuous command input of the player is accepted. Then, at each of the plurality of time-series input timings, an evaluation process of the command input of the player is performed as described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7A and the like (step S7).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a command input (continuous command input mode) termination condition is satisfied (step S8). If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the continuous command activation mode described with reference to FIG. 8, and the activation process of a plurality of successfully input commands or combo commands is performed (step S9). Then, the special battle mode ends (step S10).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a first detailed processing example of the present embodiment.

  First, a process of causing the designated object to appear and move by the number of times of command input is performed (step S11). For example, as described in FIG. 9 and the like, in the present embodiment, the number of command inputs is set in accordance with the type of the character, the continuous command input mode (short version, full version), and the situation of the competitive game play. The pointing objects corresponding to the number of times of inputting are sequentially caused to appear. Then, a process of accepting a command input by the player in accordance with the instruction of the instruction object is performed, and an evaluation process of the command input at each input timing is performed (steps S12 and S13).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the command input of a predetermined number of times has been completed (step S14). For example, in FIG. 9, when the character to be used is CHA and is the short version, the predetermined input count is 30 times, and when the character is the full version, it is 65 times. When the character to be used is CHB and is the short version, the predetermined number of inputs is 25, and when the character is the full version, it is 55.

  When the command input of a predetermined number of times is completed, it is determined that the command input ending condition is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the continuous command activating mode, and the process of activating a plurality of successfully input commands or combo commands is performed. Perform (Step S15). Then, the special battle mode ends (step S16).

  As described above, in the first detailed processing example of FIG. 22, it is determined that the command input ending condition is satisfied when the command input of a predetermined number of times has been completed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a second detailed processing example of the present embodiment.

  First, i = 1 is set, and a process of moving the pointing object corresponding to the i-th input timing toward the corresponding determination area is performed (steps S21 and S22). Then, a process of accepting a command input by the player according to the instruction of the instruction object is performed, and an evaluation process of the command input at the i-th input timing is performed (steps S23 and S24).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the command input at the i-th input timing has succeeded, and if successful, i = i + 1 is set (steps S25 and S26). Then, the process returns to step S22 to perform a process of moving the next designated object toward the determination area.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S25 that the command input has failed, it is determined that the command input termination condition has been satisfied, and the mode shifts to the continuous command activation mode, in which a plurality of successfully input commands or combo commands are input. An activation process is performed (step S27). Then, the special battle mode ends (step S28).

  As described above, in the second detailed processing example of FIG. 23, it is determined that the command input at the first to k-th input timings is successful, and the command input at the next k + 1-th input timing is input. When it is determined to have failed, it is determined that the termination condition has been satisfied.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a third detailed processing example of the present embodiment.

  First, the pointing object is moved (step S31). Then, a process of accepting a command input by the player according to the instruction of the instruction object is performed, and an evaluation process of the command input at each input timing is performed (steps S32 and S33). Then, based on the result of the evaluation process, a process of changing the value of the parameter for determining the end condition is performed (step S34).

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the parameter for ending condition determination has reached a value satisfying the ending condition (step S35). For example, when the value of the parameter falls below a predetermined value, it is determined that the value satisfies the termination condition. When the value of the parameter satisfies the ending condition, it is determined that the ending condition of the command input has been satisfied, the mode shifts to the continuous command activating mode, and a plurality of successfully input commands or combo commands are input. Activation processing is performed (step S36). Then, the special battle mode ends (step S37).

  As described above, in the third detailed processing example of FIG. 24, the value of the parameter used for determining the end condition is changed based on the result of the evaluation processing of the command input, and the end condition is determined based on the value of the parameter. are doing.

  Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as described above, those skilled in the art can easily understand that many modifications that do not substantially depart from the novel matter and effects of the present invention are possible. Therefore, such modifications are all included in the scope of the present invention. For example, in a specification or drawing, a term (battle, fighting game, etc.) described at least once together with a broader or synonymous different term (battle, fighting game, etc.) may appear anywhere in the specification or drawing. It can be replaced with a different term. Also, the command receiving process, the command input evaluating process, the command activating process, the display process of the display pattern, the animation pattern, and the list of the combo command are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and the equivalent methods are used. -Processing is also included in the scope of the present invention. The present invention can be applied to various games. Further, the present invention can be applied to various game systems such as arcade game systems, home game systems, large attraction systems in which many players participate, simulators, multimedia terminals, system boards for generating game images, and mobile phones. . For example, the game system may be a mobile phone or a portable information terminal on which a game program is installed and executed.

MV, MV1 to MV9 pointing object, DT, DT1 to DT9 determination area,
TI1 to TI9 input timing, TR1 to TR9 reference input timing,
CM1-CM5 command, CCA, CCB, CC1, CC2 combo command,
10, 11, 12, 13 operation buttons, 14 direction keys,
16, 18 analog stick, 20, 22 R, L button,
100 processing unit, 102 input receiving unit, 104 game processing unit,
106 evaluation processing unit, 108 activation processing unit, 110 movement processing unit,
120 display processing unit, 130 sound processing unit, 160 operation unit,
170 storage unit, 171 reference input timing information storage unit,
172 evaluation criterion information storage unit, 173 music information storage unit,
174 command queue buffer, 176 drawing buffer,
180 information storage medium, 190 display unit, 192 sound output unit,
194 I / F section, 195 Portable information storage medium, 196 Communication section

Claims (19)

An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
As an activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing,
Let the computer work,
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The evaluation processing unit,
A program for comparing and determining an input timing of a command selected from a plurality of commands by a player with a reference input timing . In claim 1,
As a display processing unit that performs display processing of an instruction object for instructing the input timing of the command of the player,
Let the computer work,
The evaluation processing unit,
When a player whose crossing timing between the pointing object and the determination area is specified as an input timing inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination between each input timing and a reference input timing is performed to evaluate the command input. A program for performing processing. In claim 2,
The display processing unit,
A program for changing a display pattern of at least one of the pointing object and the determination area according to a character used by a player. In claim 1,
As a display processing unit that performs display processing,
Let the computer work,
The display processing unit,
Differentiating the animation pattern displayed on the game screen according to at least one of the character used by the player, the success / failure of the player's command input, the success / failure of the combo command, and the type of the combo command. Features program. In claim 1,
As a display processing unit that performs display processing,
Let the computer work,
The display processing unit,
In accordance with at least one of the establishment / non-establishment of a combo command, the type of the combo command, and the success / failure of the player's command input, the player character / animation pattern including the image of the player character and the image of the enemy character are displayed. A program for performing a display control process on at least one of an enemy character and an animation pattern including the enemy character. An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
As an activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing,
Let the computer work,
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The evaluation processing unit,
It is characterized in that the evaluation criterion of the command input when the command is input at the i-th input timing is different from the evaluation criterion of the command input when the command is input at the j-th (j> i) input timing. And the program. In any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The evaluation processing unit,
The command input by the player at the m-th to n-th (n> m) input timings is determined to be a successful input, and the command input at the m-th to n-th input timings is input at the next (n + 1) -th input timing. If the command to be executed determines that the combo command is satisfied, the evaluation judgment criterion at the (n + 1) th input timing is different from the evaluation judgment criterion at the mth to nth input timings. A program characterized by being set as a standard. In claim 7 ,
The evaluation processing unit,
Based on at least one of power information of the combo command, attribute information of the combo command, compatibility information between the combo command and the character operated by the player, and status information of the character, the evaluation determination criterion at the (n + 1) th input timing is determined. A program characterized by setting. In claim 7 or 8 ,
The evaluation processing unit,
When it is determined that a plurality of combo commands are established according to the type of command input at the (n + 1) th input timing, a different evaluation criterion is set according to the established combo command. . An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
An activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing ;
And a display processing unit,
Let the computer work,
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command invocation mode, have rows command activation process combo command based on a plurality of commands of the end condition of N command is determined to be successfully input by the time the establishment of,
The display processing unit,
A program for performing a process of displaying combo command information to a player . In claim 10 ,
The display processing unit,
A program for displaying, to a player, at least one of a list of candidates for a combo command established by the next command input and a list of combo commands successfully input. In any one of claims 1 to 11 ,
The evaluation processing unit,
A program for, when a plurality of combo commands have been established, setting an evaluation criterion at the time of judging the establishment of the next combo command in accordance with the accumulated status of the plurality of established combo commands. An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
As an activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing,
Let the computer work,
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The input receiving unit,
When the value of the parameter used to determine the activation of the continuous command input mode has reached a predetermined value, when the value of the parameter has reached the predetermined value and the player has selected the activation of the continuous command input mode, or A program for determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous command input mode has been activated when a game progress status has reached a predetermined status . An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
As an activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing,
Let the computer work,
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The activation processing unit,
When the command input of a predetermined number of times set based on at least one of the character used by the player, the type of the continuous command input mode, and the situation of the competitive game play ends, the end condition is satisfied. A program characterized by making a judgment . An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
An activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing;
Including
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The evaluation processing unit,
A game system wherein a player makes a comparison determination between an input timing of a command selected from a plurality of commands and a reference input timing . An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
An activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing;
Including
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The evaluation processing unit,
It is characterized in that the evaluation criterion of the command input when the command is input at the i-th input timing is different from the evaluation criterion of the command input when the command is input at the j-th (j> i) input timing. And a game system. An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
An activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing;
A display processing unit;
Including
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command invocation mode, have rows command activation process combo command based on a plurality of commands of the end condition of N command is determined to be successfully input by the time the establishment of,
The display processing unit,
A game system for displaying information of a combo command to a player . An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
An activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing;
Including
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The input receiving unit,
When the value of the parameter used to determine the activation of the continuous command input mode has reached a predetermined value, when the value of the parameter has reached the predetermined value and the player has selected the activation of the continuous command input mode, or A game system, wherein when the game progress status becomes a predetermined status, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the continuous command input mode is activated . An input receiving unit for receiving a command input by the player,
An evaluation processing unit that performs an evaluation process of a command input of the player;
An activation processing unit that performs command activation processing based on the result of the evaluation processing;
Including
The input receiving unit,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the player's battle game play, it is determined that the continuous command input mode has been activated, and the player's continuous command input is accepted,
The evaluation processing unit,
In the continuous command input mode, when a player instructed at a plurality of time-series input timings inputs a command at each input timing, a comparison determination is performed between each input timing of the command and a reference input timing, and the comparison determination is performed. Evaluate the player's command input based on the result,
The activation processing unit,
When the end condition of the command input is satisfied in the continuous command input mode,
In the continuous command activation mode, at least one command activation process of N commands determined to have been successfully input by the time the end condition is satisfied, and a combo command based on a plurality of commands among the N commands the stomach line,
The activation processing unit,
When the command input of a predetermined number of times set based on at least one of the character used by the player, the type of the continuous command input mode, and the situation of the competitive game play ends, the end condition is satisfied. A game system characterized by making a decision .

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