JP7429663B2 - Information processing program, information processing device, information processing system, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing program, an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there is a game in which a user character moves in a virtual space, changes a specified area to an area corresponding to his/her own team, and moves the user character in the changed area (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2018-102931A

However, in the conventional game described above, there is room for improvement in moving the user character on the wall surface of the terrain object.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing program, an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method that improve the movement of a user character on a wall surface and increase the interest of the game. be.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

The information processing program of the present invention is an information processing program for causing a computer to execute game processing related to a game played in a three-dimensional virtual space including at least terrain objects. The information processing program causes the computer to include an area changing means for changing a designated area of the terrain object into a first state in response to a first operation input by the user; a first movement control means for moving the user character in a region of the wall surface of the terrain object that is in the first state; a preliminary motion control means for causing the user character to perform a preliminary motion while a second operation input continues; a second movement control means for moving on the wall surface in the first state in a predetermined direction including at least an upward component; an enemy character control means for controlling an enemy character in the virtual space; , an attack means for causing the user character to perform an attack that has a disadvantageous effect on the game; and a movement by the second movement control means that causes the user character to move between the wall surface in the first state and the wall surface in the first state. When the boundary between the virtual space and the area different from the virtual space is reached, the user character functions as a suppressing means for suppressing the disadvantageous influence caused by the attack on the user character. When the user character reaches the boundary as a result of movement by the second movement control means, the user character is caused to jump from the boundary.

According to the above, in the area of the first state on the wall surface, the user character can be moved upward to the boundary and can be caused to jump from the boundary. Thereby, the movement of the user character on the wall surface can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, when movement is performed by the second movement control means, the disadvantageous effects of attacks from enemy characters can be suppressed, and movement by the second movement control means can be encouraged.

Further, the information processing program may control the user character on the wall surface in the first state in response to the directional operation input when the directional operation input is made while the user character is making the preparatory movement. The computer may further function as a position adjustment means for adjusting the position of the computer.

According to the above, the position of the user character on the wall surface can be adjusted during the preliminary movement, and the position at which movement by the second movement control means starts can be adjusted.

Furthermore, the speed of movement of the user character by the position adjustment means may be slower than the speed of movement of the user character by the first movement control means.

According to the above, when adjusting the position of the user character on the wall surface during the preliminary motion, it is possible to easily adjust the position.

Further, the second movement control means may move the user character on the wall surface in the first state while the directional operation input continues after the second operation input ends.

According to the above, by continuing the directional operation input, the user character can continue to move on the wall surface.

The second movement control means changes the movement direction of the user character in response to the directional operation input, and stops the movement of the user character when the directional operation input satisfies a predetermined condition. Good too.

According to the above, when movement is performed by the second movement control means, the direction of movement can be changed by inputting a direction operation, and the movement can be stopped.

Further, the first movement control means moves the user character in a first display mode, and the preliminary movement control means moves the user character in the first display mode while causing the user character to perform the preliminary movement. It may be displayed in a second display mode that has higher visibility than the display mode.

According to the above, since the visibility is high during the preliminary motion, it is possible to prevent the user character from gaining too much of an advantage due to movement by the second movement control means.

Further, the height of the jump of the user character may vary depending on the time of the preliminary motion.

According to the above, since the height of the jump can be adjusted by adjusting the time of the preparatory movement, for example, the jump can be used properly depending on the situation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, the movement speed of the user character by the second movement control means may vary depending on the time of the preliminary movement.

According to the above, since the movement speed can be adjusted by adjusting the preparatory movement time, for example, the movement can be used properly according to the situation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the second movement control means may maintain the movement speed of the user character according to the time of the preliminary movement while the directional operation input continues after the second operation input ends. .

According to the above, when the direction operation input is continuously performed, it is possible to maintain the movement speed of the user character that is set according to the preparatory movement time.

Further, the information processing program automatically moves the user character downward in the virtual space when the user character is on the wall in the first state and the direction operation input is not performed. The computer may further function as a third movement control means. The preliminary motion control means may suppress movement by the third movement control means when the user character is causing the user character to perform the preliminary motion.

According to the above, for example, when gravity always acts downward in the virtual space, downward movement due to gravity can be suppressed during the preliminary operation.

Further, the information processing program may be configured to control the information processing program when a third operation input by the user is made while causing the user character to perform the preliminary movement or during movement by the second movement control means. The computer may further function as jump control means for causing the user character to jump in a direction away from the wall surface.

According to the above, even when the user character is making a preliminary movement on the wall surface or is being moved by the second movement control means, the user character can be caused to jump in a direction away from the wall surface by the third operation input.

Further, the movement speed of the user character may be faster in the movement by the second movement control means than in the movement by the first movement control means.

According to the above, the movement by the second movement control means can be promoted, and the movement of the user character on the wall surface can be varied.

Further, when the user character reaches the boundary due to movement by the second movement control means, the user character may cross the boundary and jump. When the user character reaches the boundary due to movement by the first movement control means, even if the user character jumps beyond the boundary, the height of the jump is higher than the jump due to movement by the second movement control means. may be low.

According to the above, movement by the second movement control means can be promoted.

Further, another example of the present invention may be an information processing apparatus that executes the above information processing program, an information processing system, or an information processing method.

According to the present invention, in the area of the first state on the wall surface, the user character can be moved to the boundary and can be caused to jump from the boundary.

A diagram showing a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main device 2. A diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are removed from the main device 2. Six-sided view showing an example of the main device 2 Six-sided diagram showing an example of the left controller 3 Six-sided view showing an example of the right controller 4 A block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main device 2 A block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main unit 2, the left controller 3, and the right controller 4. A diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on a display device when the game of this embodiment is executed. A diagram showing an example of a game image when the user character P is changing to a special state. A diagram showing an example of a user character PB in a special state on a wall object 210 A diagram showing an example of how a user character PB in a special state moves on a wall object 210 When the user character PB in the special state is moving rightward in the first state area 201 on the ground object 200, the user character PB performs a first jump action that involves a change in direction in the depth direction of the screen. Diagram showing an example of the trajectory of Trajectory of the user character PB when the user character PB in the special state is moving rightward in the area 201 in the first state on the ground object 200 and the first jump action accompanied by a change in direction to the left is performed. Diagram showing an example of A diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the first jump action shown in FIG. 12 is performed. A diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the first jump action shown in FIG. 13 is performed. Trajectory of the user character PB when a second jump action involving a direction change in the depth direction is performed when the user character PB in the special state is moving rightward in the area 201 in the first state on the ground object 200 Diagram showing an example of Trajectory of the user character PB when a second jump action accompanied by a change in direction to the left is performed when the user character PB in the special state is moving rightward in the area 201 in the first state on the ground object 200 Diagram showing an example of A diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the second jump action shown in FIG. 16 is performed. A diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the second jump action shown in FIG. 17 is performed. A diagram showing an example of how the user character PB in a special state performs the third jumping action on the wall object 210 Diagram for explaining the second direction condition A diagram showing an example of how the user character PB performs a preliminary action before performing a wall-climbing action. A diagram showing an example of charging completion effect when the preliminary operation is performed for a predetermined period of time. A diagram showing an example of how the user character PB starts climbing the wall after the long press of the jump button is released. A diagram illustrating an example when the user character PB reaches the boundary of the area 201 in the first state while climbing the wall. A diagram showing an example of how the user character PB jumps high above beyond the boundary of the area 201 in the first state after FIG. 25 A diagram showing an example when the user character PB lands on the upper surface 220 after FIG. 26 A diagram showing an example of data stored in the information processing system 1 Flowchart showing an example of game processing performed by main device 2 Flowchart showing an example of jump processing in step S8 Flowchart showing an example of the wall climbing process in step S9 Flowchart showing an example of wall climbing process in step S51

A game system according to an example of this embodiment will be described below. An example of a game system 1 in this embodiment includes a main body device (information processing device; in this embodiment, functions as a game device main body) 2, a left controller 3, and a right controller 4. The main body device 2 has a left controller 3 and a right controller 4 that are removable. That is, the game system 1 can be used as an integrated device by attaching the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 to the main body device 2, respectively. Furthermore, in the game system 1, the main body device 2, the left controller 3, and the right controller 4 can be used separately (see FIG. 2). Below, the hardware configuration of the game system 1 of this embodiment will be explained, and then the control of the game system 1 of this embodiment will be explained.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which a left controller 3 and a right controller 4 are attached to a main body device 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are each attached to the main body device 2 and integrated. The main device 2 is a device that executes various processes (for example, game processing) in the game system 1. The main device 2 includes a display 12 . The left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are devices that include an operation section for the user to input.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are removed from the main body device 2, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are detachable from the main device 2. As shown in FIGS. Note that hereinafter, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 may be collectively referred to as a "controller".

FIG. 3 is a six-sided view showing an example of the main body device 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body device 2 includes a substantially plate-shaped housing 11. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the main surface (in other words, the front surface, that is, the surface on which the display 12 is provided) of the housing 11 has a generally rectangular shape.

Note that the shape and size of the housing 11 are arbitrary. As an example, the housing 11 may be of a portable size. Furthermore, the main body device 2 alone or an integrated device in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main body device 2 may be a portable device. Further, the main device 2 or the integrated device may be a hand-held device. Further, the main body device 2 or the integrated device may be a portable device.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main body device 2 includes a display 12 provided on the main surface of the housing 11. The display 12 displays images generated by the main device 2. In this embodiment, the display 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD). However, display 12 may be any type of display device.

The main body device 2 also includes a touch panel 13 on the screen of the display 12 . In this embodiment, the touch panel 13 is of a type (eg, capacitive type) that allows multi-touch input. However, the touch panel 13 may be of any type, for example, may be of a type (eg, resistive film type) that allows single-touch input.

The main body device 2 includes a speaker (that is, a speaker 88 shown in FIG. 6) inside the housing 11. As shown in FIG. 3, speaker holes 11a and 11b are formed in the main surface of the housing 11. The output sound of the speaker 88 is output from these speaker holes 11a and 11b, respectively.

The main device 2 also includes a left terminal 17 that is a terminal for the main device 2 to perform wired communication with the left controller 3, and a right terminal 21 for the main device 2 to perform wired communication with the right controller 4.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main body device 2 includes a slot 23. As shown in FIG. The slot 23 is provided on the upper side of the housing 11. The slot 23 has a shape into which a predetermined type of storage medium can be inserted. The predetermined type of storage medium is, for example, a storage medium (for example, a dedicated memory card) dedicated to the game system 1 and the same type of information processing device. The predetermined type of storage medium stores, for example, data used by the main device 2 (e.g., saved data of an application, etc.) and/or programs executed by the main device 2 (e.g., an application program, etc.). used for The main device 2 also includes a power button 28 .

The main body device 2 includes a lower terminal 27 . The lower terminal 27 is a terminal through which the main body device 2 communicates with the cradle. In this embodiment, the lower terminal 27 is a USB connector (more specifically, a female connector). When the integrated device or the main device 2 alone is placed on a cradle, the game system 1 can display images generated and output by the main device 2 on a stationary monitor. Further, in this embodiment, the cradle has a function of charging the integrated device or the main body device 2 placed thereon. Further, the cradle has the function of a hub device (specifically, a USB hub).

FIG. 4 is a six-sided view showing an example of the left controller 3. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the left controller 3 includes a housing 31. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the housing 31 has a vertically elongated shape, that is, a shape that is long in the vertical direction (that is, the y-axis direction shown in FIGS. 1 and 4). When the left controller 3 is removed from the main device 2, it is also possible to hold it in a vertically elongated orientation. The housing 31 has a shape and size that allows it to be held with one hand, especially the left hand, when held in a vertically elongated orientation. Furthermore, the left controller 3 can also be held in a landscape orientation. When the left controller 3 is held in a landscape orientation, it may be held with both hands.

The left controller 3 includes an analog stick 32. As shown in FIG. 4, the analog stick 32 is provided on the main surface of the housing 31. The analog stick 32 can be used as a direction input unit that can input a direction. By tilting the analog stick 32, the user can input a direction corresponding to the tilting direction (and input a magnitude corresponding to the tilted angle). Note that the left controller 3 may be provided with a cross key, a slide stick capable of slide input, or the like instead of the analog stick as a direction input section. Furthermore, in this embodiment, input by pressing the analog stick 32 is possible.

The left controller 3 includes various operation buttons. The left controller 3 includes four operation buttons 33 to 36 (specifically, a right button 33, a down button 34, an up button 35, and a left button 36) on the main surface of the housing 31. Further, the left controller 3 includes a record button 37 and a - (minus) button 47. The left controller 3 includes a first L button 38 and a ZL button 39 on the upper left side of the housing 31. Furthermore, the left controller 3 includes a second L button 43 and a second R button 44 on the side surface of the housing 31 on the side to which the main body device 2 is attached. These operation buttons are used to issue instructions according to various programs (for example, OS programs and application programs) executed by the main body device 2.

Further, the left controller 3 includes a terminal 42 for the left controller 3 to perform wired communication with the main device 2.

FIG. 5 is a six-sided view showing an example of the right controller 4. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the right controller 4 includes a housing 51. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the housing 51 has a vertically long shape, that is, a shape that is long in the vertical direction. The right controller 4 can also be held in a vertically long orientation when removed from the main device 2. The housing 51 has a shape and size that allows it to be held with one hand, especially the right hand, when held in a vertically elongated orientation. Further, the right controller 4 can also be held in a landscape orientation. When the right controller 4 is held in a landscape orientation, it may be held with both hands.

Like the left controller 3, the right controller 4 includes an analog stick 52 as a direction input section. In this embodiment, the analog stick 52 has the same configuration as the analog stick 32 of the left controller 3. Furthermore, the right controller 4 may include a cross key, a slide stick capable of slide input, or the like instead of the analog stick. Also, like the left controller 3, the right controller 4 has four operation buttons 53 to 56 on the main surface of the housing 51 (specifically, an A button 53, a B button 54, an X button 55, and a Y button 56). Equipped with Further, the right controller 4 includes a + (plus) button 57 and a home button 58. The right controller 4 also includes a first R button 60 and a ZR button 61 on the upper right side of the housing 51. Further, like the left controller 3, the right controller 4 includes a second L button 65 and a second R button 66.

The right controller 4 also includes a terminal 64 for the right controller 4 to perform wired communication with the main device 2 .

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main device 2. As shown in FIG. In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the main body device 2 includes components 81 to 91, 97, and 98 shown in FIG. Some of these components 81-91, 97, and 98 may be mounted as electronic components on an electronic circuit board and housed within the housing 11.

The main device 2 includes a processor 81 . The processor 81 is an information processing unit that executes various information processing executed in the main body device 2, and may be composed of only a CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example, or may include a CPU function, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), etc. ) function, etc., may be configured from an SoC (System-on-a-chip). The processor 81 executes an information processing program (for example, a game program) stored in a storage unit (specifically, an internal storage medium such as the flash memory 84 or an external storage medium installed in the slot 23). By doing so, various information processing is executed.

The main body device 2 includes a flash memory 84 and a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) 85 as an example of an internal storage medium built into itself. Flash memory 84 and DRAM 85 are connected to processor 81. The flash memory 84 is a memory mainly used to store various data (which may be programs) stored in the main device 2. The DRAM 85 is a memory used to temporarily store various data used in information processing.

The main device 2 includes a slot interface (hereinafter abbreviated as "I/F") 91. Slot I/F 91 is connected to processor 81 . The slot I/F 91 is connected to the slot 23 and reads and writes data to and from a predetermined type of storage medium (for example, a dedicated memory card) installed in the slot 23 according to instructions from the processor 81.

The processor 81 executes the information processing described above by appropriately reading and writing data to and from the flash memory 84 and DRAM 85, and each of the storage media described above.

The main device 2 includes a network communication section 82 . Network communication section 82 is connected to processor 81 . The network communication unit 82 communicates (specifically, wireless communication) with an external device via a network. In this embodiment, the network communication unit 82 connects to a wireless LAN and communicates with an external device using a method compliant with the Wi-Fi standard as a first communication mode. Further, the network communication unit 82 performs wireless communication with other main body devices 2 of the same type using a predetermined communication method (for example, communication using a proprietary protocol or infrared communication) as a second communication mode. Note that the wireless communication according to the second communication mode described above is capable of wireless communication with other main devices 2 located within a closed local network area, and direct communication between a plurality of main devices 2. This realizes a function that enables so-called "local communication" in which data is sent and received.

The main device 2 includes a controller communication section 83. Controller communication section 83 is connected to processor 81 . The controller communication unit 83 performs wireless communication with the left controller 3 and/or the right controller 4. Although the communication method between the main unit 2 and the left controller 3 and right controller 4 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, the controller communication unit 83 uses Bluetooth ( (registered trademark) standards.

The processor 81 is connected to the above-mentioned left terminal 17, right terminal 21, and lower terminal 27. When performing wired communication with the left controller 3 , the processor 81 transmits data to the left controller 3 via the left terminal 17 and receives operation data from the left controller 3 via the left terminal 17 . Furthermore, when performing wired communication with the right controller 4 , the processor 81 transmits data to the right controller 4 via the right terminal 21 and receives operation data from the right controller 4 via the right terminal 21 . Further, when communicating with the cradle, the processor 81 transmits data to the cradle via the lower terminal 27. As described above, in this embodiment, the main body device 2 can perform both wired communication and wireless communication with the left controller 3 and the right controller 4, respectively. In addition, when the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are integrated into the main unit 2 or the main unit 2 is installed in a cradle, the main unit 2 receives data (for example, image data, audio data, etc.) via the cradle. data) can be output to a stationary monitor, etc.

Here, the main device 2 can communicate with a plurality of left controllers 3 simultaneously (in other words, in parallel). Further, the main body device 2 can communicate with a plurality of right controllers 4 simultaneously (in other words, in parallel). Therefore, a plurality of users can simultaneously perform input to the main body device 2 using the respective sets of the left controller 3 and the right controller 4. As an example, a first user uses a first set of left controller 3 and right controller 4 to input input to main unit 2, and at the same time, a second user uses a second set of left controller 3 and right controller 4. It becomes possible to perform input to the main body device 2 by using the following command.

The main body device 2 includes a touch panel controller 86 that is a circuit that controls the touch panel 13 . Touch panel controller 86 is connected between touch panel 13 and processor 81. The touch panel controller 86 generates, for example, data indicating the position where a touch input is performed based on the signal from the touch panel 13, and outputs it to the processor 81.

Further, the display 12 is connected to the processor 81. The processor 81 displays an image generated (for example, by performing the above information processing) and/or an image acquired from an external source on the display 12.

The main body device 2 includes a codec circuit 87 and speakers (specifically, a left speaker and a right speaker) 88. Codec circuit 87 is connected to speaker 88 and audio input/output terminal 25 as well as to processor 81 . The codec circuit 87 is a circuit that controls input and output of audio data to and from the speaker 88 and the audio input/output terminal 25.

The main body device 2 also includes an acceleration sensor 89. In this embodiment, the acceleration sensor 89 detects the magnitude of acceleration along three predetermined axes (for example, the xyz axes shown in FIG. 1). Note that the acceleration sensor 89 may be one that detects acceleration in one axis direction or two axis directions.

The main body device 2 also includes an angular velocity sensor 90. In this embodiment, the angular velocity sensor 90 detects angular velocity around three predetermined axes (for example, the xyz axes shown in FIG. 1). Note that the angular velocity sensor 90 may be one that detects angular velocity around one axis or around two axes.

Acceleration sensor 89 and angular velocity sensor 90 are connected to processor 81 , and detection results of acceleration sensor 89 and angular velocity sensor 90 are output to processor 81 . The processor 81 can calculate information regarding the movement and/or posture of the main device 2 based on the detection results of the acceleration sensor 89 and the angular velocity sensor 90 described above.

The main device 2 includes a power control section 97 and a battery 98. Power control unit 97 is connected to battery 98 and processor 81 . Although not shown, the power control section 97 is connected to each section of the main device 2 (specifically, each section receiving power from the battery 98, the left terminal 17, and the right terminal 21). The power control section 97 controls the power supply from the battery 98 to each of the above sections based on instructions from the processor 81.

Further, the battery 98 is connected to the lower terminal 27. When an external charging device (for example, a cradle) is connected to the lower terminal 27 and power is supplied to the main body device 2 via the lower terminal 27, the battery 98 is charged with the supplied power.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main device 2, the left controller 3, and the right controller 4. As shown in FIG. Note that the details of the internal configuration of the main device 2 are shown in FIG. 6 and are omitted in FIG. 7.

The left controller 3 includes a communication control section 101 that communicates with the main device 2. As shown in FIG. 7, the communication control unit 101 is connected to each component including the terminal 42. In this embodiment, the communication control unit 101 is capable of communicating with the main body device 2 through both wired communication via the terminal 42 and wireless communication not via the terminal 42. The communication control unit 101 controls the communication method that the left controller 3 performs with the main device 2 . That is, when the left controller 3 is attached to the main device 2, the communication control unit 101 communicates with the main device 2 via the terminal 42. Further, when the left controller 3 is removed from the main device 2, the communication control section 101 performs wireless communication with the main device 2 (specifically, the controller communication section 83). Wireless communication between the controller communication unit 83 and the communication control unit 101 is performed according to, for example, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard.

The left controller 3 also includes a memory 102 such as a flash memory. The communication control unit 101 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer (also referred to as a microprocessor), and executes various processes by executing firmware stored in the memory 102.

The left controller 3 includes buttons 103 (specifically, buttons 33 to 39, 43, 44, and 47). Further, the left controller 3 includes an analog stick (referred to as "stick" in FIG. 7) 32. Each button 103 and analog stick 32 repeatedly outputs information regarding the operation performed on itself to the communication control unit 101 at appropriate timing.

The left controller 3 includes an inertial sensor. Specifically, the left controller 3 includes an acceleration sensor 104. Further, the left controller 3 includes an angular velocity sensor 105. In this embodiment, the acceleration sensor 104 detects the magnitude of acceleration along three predetermined axes (for example, the xyz axes shown in FIG. 4). Note that the acceleration sensor 104 may detect acceleration in one axis direction or two axis directions. In this embodiment, the angular velocity sensor 105 detects angular velocity around three predetermined axes (for example, the xyz axes shown in FIG. 4). Note that the angular velocity sensor 105 may be one that detects angular velocity around one axis or around two axes. Acceleration sensor 104 and angular velocity sensor 105 are each connected to communication control section 101. The detection results of the acceleration sensor 104 and the angular velocity sensor 105 are repeatedly output to the communication control unit 101 at appropriate timings.

The communication control unit 101 receives information related to input (specifically, information related to operation or detection results by sensors) from each input unit (specifically, each button 103, analog stick 32, and each sensor 104 and 105). get. The communication control unit 101 transmits operation data including the acquired information (or information obtained by performing predetermined processing on the acquired information) to the main body device 2 . Note that the operation data is repeatedly transmitted once every predetermined time. Note that the intervals at which information regarding input is transmitted to the main device 2 may or may not be the same for each input unit.

By transmitting the above operation data to the main body device 2, the main body device 2 can obtain the input made to the left controller 3. That is, the main body device 2 can determine the operations on each button 103 and analog stick 32 based on the operation data. Furthermore, the main body device 2 can calculate information regarding the movement and/or posture of the left controller 3 based on the operation data (specifically, the detection results of the acceleration sensor 104 and the angular velocity sensor 105).

The left controller 3 includes a vibrator 107 for notifying the user by vibration. In this embodiment, the vibrator 107 is controlled by commands from the main device 2. That is, upon receiving the above command from the main device 2, the communication control unit 101 drives the vibrator 107 in accordance with the command. Here, the left controller 3 includes a codec section 106. Upon receiving the command, the communication control unit 101 outputs a control signal according to the command to the codec unit 106. The codec unit 106 generates a drive signal for driving the vibrator 107 from the control signal from the communication control unit 101 and supplies it to the vibrator 107 . This causes the vibrator 107 to operate.

The left controller 3 includes a power supply section 108. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 108 includes a battery and a power control circuit. Although not shown, the power control circuit is connected to the battery and to each section of the left controller 3 (specifically, each section receiving power from the battery).

As shown in FIG. 7, the right controller 4 includes a communication control section 111 that communicates with the main device 2. As shown in FIG. Further, the right controller 4 includes a memory 112 connected to the communication control section 111. The communication control unit 111 is connected to each component including the terminal 64. The communication control unit 111 and memory 112 have the same functions as the communication control unit 101 and memory 102 of the left controller 3. Therefore, the communication control unit 111 communicates with the main body device 2 through both wired communication via the terminal 64 and wireless communication not via the terminal 64 (specifically, communication according to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard). It is possible to perform communication, and the right controller 4 controls the communication method performed with the main device 2.

The right controller 4 includes input sections similar to the input sections of the left controller 3. Specifically, each button 113, an analog stick 52, and an inertial sensor (acceleration sensor 114 and angular velocity sensor 115) are provided. Each of these input sections has the same function as each input section of the left controller 3, and operates in the same manner.

Further, the right controller 4 includes a vibrator 117 and a codec section 116. The transducer 117 and the codec section 116 operate in the same manner as the transducer 107 and the codec section 106 of the left controller 3. That is, the communication control unit 111 operates the vibrator 117 using the codec unit 116 in accordance with the command from the main device 2 .

The right controller 4 includes a power supply section 118. The power supply unit 118 has the same function as the power supply unit 108 of the left controller 3 and operates in the same manner.

(Summary of the game of this embodiment)
Next, an overview of the game of this embodiment will be explained. The game of this embodiment is a multiplayer game in which a plurality of users operate their respective characters using their respective game devices (main device 2 and controllers 3 and 4). A plurality of game devices are connected to a network (LAN or Internet) and perform game processing by communicating directly or indirectly via a server or the like. For example, a plurality of users belong to one of two teams, and each user plays against an enemy team while cooperating with users of his own team. Characters corresponding to each user are arranged in the same virtual space, and the game progresses by making each character move within the virtual space. Each user's own character is displayed on the display device (display 12 or stationary monitor) of the game device, and characters corresponding to other users are also displayed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed on a display device when the game of this embodiment is executed. In the game of this embodiment, a plurality of game stages are prepared. Terrain objects corresponding to game stages are arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space, and a plurality of characters are controlled on the terrain objects.

As shown in FIG. 8, a user character P and an enemy character EC are placed in the virtual space. The user character P is operated by the user of the game device (main device 2). The enemy character EC is operated by another user who is an opponent.

Terrain objects forming terrain are arranged in the virtual space. Specifically, a ground object 200 and a wall object 210 are arranged as terrain objects. The ground object 200 is an object forming the ground, and is, for example, a surface parallel to an XZ plane fixed in the virtual space. Further, the wall object 210 is an object that constitutes a wall surface, and is, for example, a surface perpendicular to the XZ plane (a surface parallel to the Y axis fixed in the virtual space).

A virtual camera corresponding to the user character P is set in the virtual space, and a game image of the virtual space including the user character P is generated based on the virtual camera and displayed on the display device. The virtual camera moves according to the movement of the user character P, and rotates around the user character P according to the user's operation input (for example, a directional operation input to the analog stick 52).

The user character P moves within the virtual space or performs predetermined actions within the virtual space in response to operational inputs to the left controller 3 and the right controller 4. For example, the user character P fires liquid (for example, red ink) into the virtual space in response to pressing a fire button (for example, the ZR button 61 of the right controller 3). The direction in which the liquid is ejected is determined according to the user's operational input. For example, liquid is ejected in the line of sight of a virtual camera that is controlled in accordance with a user's operational input. A predetermined area in the virtual space in the direction in which the liquid is ejected is changed to a first state (for example, painted in red) by the ejected liquid. Even if another user on your own team presses the fire button, the character corresponding to the other user on your own team will fire a liquid of the same color, and the predetermined area in the virtual space in the direction in which the liquid was fired will be 1 state. Each surface of the terrain object in the virtual space may change to a first state. In FIG. 8, a partial area of the ground object 200 parallel to the XZ plane and a partial area of the wall object 210 perpendicular to the XZ plane have been changed to the first state. In FIG. 8, an area 201 is an area in a first state changed by each user of the own team ejecting liquid. Note that if the liquid ejected by the user character P hits the enemy character EC, the enemy character EC will be damaged.

When the user corresponding to the enemy character EC presses the fire button, a liquid of a different color (for example, blue ink) is fired from the enemy character EC, and a predetermined area in the virtual space in the direction in which the liquid was fired is The liquid is changed to a second state (for example, painted in blue). The same applies to other characters on the enemy team. In FIG. 8, area 202 is an area in a second state changed by each user of the enemy team firing liquid. Note that if the liquid ejected by the enemy character EC hits the user character P, the user character P will be damaged.

At the start of the game, each surface of the terrain object is in an initial state that is neither the first state nor the second state. In FIG. 8, area 203 is an area in an initial state. Each user progresses through the game while filling in the terrain object area in the virtual space with the color of the team to which he/she belongs.

The user character P can change between a normal state and a special state. For example, the user character P is in a special state while the ZL button 39 of the left controller 3 is pressed, and is in a normal state while the ZL button 39 is not pressed. The enemy character EC and other characters of the own team can also change between a normal state and a special state.

The user character P in the normal state is, for example, a humanoid character. Note that, as shown in FIG. 8, the user character P in the normal state will be referred to as "user character PA" below. Further, the user character in the normal state and the user character in the special state are collectively referred to as "user character P."

The user character P can move on the ground object 200 in response to a user's directional operation input (for example, directional input to the analog stick 32 of the left controller 3). For example, when the user character P is on the ground object 200, if the right direction of the analog stick 32 is input, the user character P moves to the right of the screen, and if the upward direction of the analog stick 32 is input, the user character P moves to the right of the screen. Move in the depth direction of the screen.

The user character PA in the normal state can move on the ground object 200 whether the ground object 200 is in the first state, the second state, or the initial state. When the user character PA is stopped on the ground object 200 and a direction operation input is performed, the user character PA accelerates in the direction of the virtual space according to the input direction of the analog stick 32 and reaches a constant speed. reach. When the direction operation input is completed, the user character P starts decelerating and stops after a period of time has elapsed. The acceleration and constant speed when the user character P moves on the ground object 200 differ depending on the area where the user character P is located and the state of the user character P.

Specifically, when the user character PA in the normal state is on the area 201 in the first state or the area 203 in the initial state, the user character PA in the normal state moves over the area 201 in the first state or the area 203 in the initial state according to the direction operation input. move at normal speed. Hereinafter, "normal speed" means the speed at which the user character PA moves at a constant speed over the area 201 in the first state or the area 203 in the initial state.

Further, when the user character PA in the normal state is on the area 202 in the second state, the user character PA moves on the area 202 in the second state at a speed slower than the normal speed in response to the directional operation input. That is, the constant speed of the user character PA on the area 202 in the second state is slower than the normal speed.

In addition, gravity always acts downward in the virtual space, and if there is no plane below the user character P that is parallel to the XZ plane or that is at a predetermined angle or less with respect to the XZ plane, the user character P Continues to fall downwards. Therefore, the user character PA cannot continue to be located on the wall object 210, and even if it momentarily contacts the wall object 210, it falls onto the ground object 200. However, as described later, if the user character P is in a special state, it can continue to be located on the wall object or can move.

Further, the user character PA in the normal state can move the ground object in one of the first state, the second state, and the initial state according to the operation input to the jump button (for example, the B button 54 of the right controller 4). Jump on 200. After the user character PA jumps, it falls downward due to gravity.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game image when the user character P is changing to a special state. As shown in FIG. 9, the user character P in the special state has a display mode (shape, color, pattern, etc.) that is different from that in the normal state. In FIG. 9, the user character P in a special state is represented by a triangle. Note that the user character P in the special state may be displayed in any manner. As shown in FIG. 9, the user character P in a special state may be referred to as "user character PB" below.

When the user character PB in the special state is on the region 201 in the first state, the user character PB is in a hidden state submerged in liquid. In the hidden state, the user character PB in the special state is in a state in which it is difficult to be visually recognized, and in a state in which it is difficult to be discovered by the enemy character EC (the user corresponding to the enemy character). Therefore, the user character PB in the hidden state is less likely to be attacked by the enemy character EC, and is in an advantageous state. Specifically, the area 201 in the first state is an image that looks like liquid has been applied on the ground object 200, and although it looks flat (there is no or only a slight difference in level from the ground in the initial state), In the hidden state, the image appears as if the user character PB has sunk beneath the ground. As a result, the appearance on the surface of the place where the user character PB is hidden and the place where it is not hidden is the same or there is only a slight difference, making it difficult for other users to discover. Note that in the hidden state, the user character PB may become flat and assimilated with the surface of the liquid, making it difficult for other users to discover it. In FIG. 9, the user character PB in the latent state is indicated by a dotted triangle. The same applies to other figures.

On the other hand, when the user character PB in the special state is on the area in the initial state or the second state, the user character PB is in the exposed state. In the exposed state, the user character PB in the special state is easily visible and easily discovered by the enemy character EC (the user corresponding to the enemy character). For example, the exposed state is a state in which the whole body of the user character PB in the special state is exposed. Therefore, the exposed user character PB is easily attacked by the enemy character EC. The user character PA in the normal state is in an exposed state regardless of whether it is in any of the areas 201 to 203. Furthermore, the user character P cannot enter a special state on the second state area 202. Therefore, the user character P is exposed on the area 202 in the second state.

Further, the user character PB in the special state jumps on the ground object 200 in response to an operation input to the jump button. When the user character PB in the hidden state jumps, it temporarily moves upward in the virtual space and becomes exposed. In the subsequent figures, the user character PB in the exposed state is shown by a solid triangle. The exposed user character PB is more likely to be discovered by the enemy character EC.

The user character PB in the special state can move on the ground object 200 in response to a directional operation input by the user (for example, a directional input to the analog stick 32). When the user character PB in the special state is on the first state area 201 on the ground object 200 (that is, in the hidden state), the user character PB can move at a first speed faster than the normal speed in response to a direction operation input. be. Specifically, if a direction operation input is performed using the analog stick 32 while the user character PB is in a hidden state, acceleration is applied to the user character PB in the direction of the virtual space according to the input direction. It will be done. If the input in the same direction is continued, the user character PB in the latent state is accelerated to a first speed that is faster than the normal speed. The acceleration when the user character PB is in the latent state may be greater than the acceleration when the user character PA is in the normal state. When the direction operation input is completed, the user character PB in the latent state decelerates and stops after a lapse of time.

When the user character PB is moving in the first direction on the area 201 in the first state on the ground object 200, if a direction operation input that causes the user character PB to move in the second direction is performed, the user The moving direction of the character PB changes to the second direction. Specifically, the user character PB does not immediately change direction in the second direction, but takes a certain amount of time to change direction in the second direction due to the influence of inertia. That is, if a direction operation input that causes the user character PB to move in the second direction is performed while the user character PB is moving in the first direction, the moving direction of the user character PB will be in the first direction. Then, it takes a certain amount of time to change to the second direction. "During a direction change" means that the moving direction of the user character PB changes from the first direction to the second direction, and "the direction change is completed" means that the moving direction of the user character PB changes to the second direction. That's true.

On the initial state area 203, the user character PB in the special state moves at a speed slower than the normal speed in response to the directional operation input. On the initial state area 203, the acceleration of the user character PB in the special state may be smaller than the acceleration of the user character PB in the latent state and the user character PA in the normal state.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of how the user character PB in a special state is on the wall object 210. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of how the user character PB in a special state moves on the wall object 210.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the user character PB in the special state can move on the wall object 210. Specifically, the user character PB moves on the first state area 201 of the wall object 210 in the direction according to the directional operation input. For example, when the user character PB in the special state is on the first state area 201 of the wall object 210 and an upward direction operation input is performed using the analog stick 32, the user character PB The object 210 is moved upward on the area 201 in the first state. Furthermore, when a rightward directional operation input is performed, the user character PB moves rightward on the first state area 201 of the wall object 210.

The movement speed of the user character PB on the wall object 210 is faster than the normal speed. The moving speed may be the first speed, or may be slower than the first speed. Further, the upward and downward movement speeds on the wall object 210 may be influenced by gravity.

When the user character PB is on the first state area 201 of the wall object 210 and no directional operation input is performed, the user character PB automatically moves downward due to the influence of gravity. The falling speed in this case is slower than the normal falling speed (for example, the falling speed when the user character PB is on the wall and not on the area 201 in the first state), and the user character PB relatively slowly moves downward toward the wall object 210. move along.

As shown in FIG. 11, the user character PB located on the area 201 in the first state in the wall object 210 is located in the area 201 and other areas (the area 202 in the second state in the wall object 210 or in the initial state). It cannot move beyond the boundary with area 203) in a hidden state, and if it crosses the boundary, it becomes exposed and falls.

Next, the operation when the jump button is pressed while the user character PB in the special state is moving on the area 201 in the first state will be described. First, a jumping motion when the user character PB in the special state is moving in the region 201 in the first state on the ground object 200 will be described. In this embodiment, if the jump button is pressed while the user character PB in the special state is moving in the first state area 201 on the ground object 200, the speed condition and the first direction condition, which will be described later, are satisfied. Different jump operations are performed depending on whether the condition is met or not. Specifically, if at least one of the speed condition and the first direction condition is not satisfied, the first jump operation is performed. If the speed condition and the first direction condition are satisfied, a second jump operation is performed. The first jump motion and the second jump motion will be explained below.

(1st jump movement)
FIG. 12 shows a case where a user character PB in a special state is moving rightward in a region 201 in a first state on a ground object 200, and a first jump action that involves a change in direction in the depth direction of the screen is performed. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the trajectory of the user character PB. FIG. 13 shows a case in which the user character PB in the special state is moving rightward in the first state area 201 of the ground object 200 and the user performs a first jump action that involves a change in direction to the left. It is a figure showing an example of the trajectory of character PB.

In FIGS. 12 and 13, the dotted triangle indicates the position of the user character PB in the latent state immediately before the jump button is pressed, and the solid triangle indicates the position of the user character PB during the jump (in the exposed state) after changing direction. Indicates PB. Further, a solid arrow indicates the trajectory of the user character PB. Note that in FIGS. 12 and 13, the user character PB and the area 201 around it are shown enlarged for ease of viewing. 12 and 13 are images of the user character PB jumping, and the shadow of the user character PB is projected on the ground, indicating that the user character PB is floating in the air.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the user character PB is on the first state area 201 of the ground object 200, if the direction operation input to the right is continued, the user character PB remains in the hidden state and moves to the right. move in the direction. For example, if an upward direction operation input and a press of the jump button are performed while the user character PB is moving rightward, at least one of the speed condition and the first direction condition is If not, a first jump operation is performed. In the first jumping motion, as described above, it takes a certain amount of time for the moving direction of the user character PB to change in the depth direction due to the influence of inertia. Specifically, if an upward direction operation input and a press of the jump button are performed while the user character PB is moving to the right, the user character PB will jump while the speed in the right direction will decrease. At the same time, the user character PB accelerates in the depth direction, and after a certain amount of time has passed, the moving direction of the user character PB becomes the depth direction (Z-axis direction in FIG. 12). Note that while the user character PB is jumping, it is in the exposed state, and the acceleration in the direction corresponding to the input direction is smaller than when it is in the hidden state. Therefore, if a direction operation input for a direction change is made along with the input of the jump button, it will be easier to reach a certain position after the direction change than when only a direction operation input for a direction change is made. The time will be longer. Note that the timing at which the user character PB jumps is not limited to the timing at which the jump button is pressed, but may also be during a decrease in speed in the right direction, or after a change in direction in the depth direction. Further, when the user character PB starts jumping, the moving direction of the user character PB remains to the right, and the moving direction may change to the depth direction during the jump.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the user character PB is moving to the right in a hidden state, for example, if a left direction operation input and a press of the jump button are performed, the speed condition If at least one of the conditions and the first direction condition is not satisfied, the first jump operation is performed. Specifically, when a leftward direction operation input and a jump button press are performed, the user character PB jumps while the rightward speed decreases, and after a certain amount of time, the user character PB's moving direction changes. changes to the left. Note that due to the influence of acceleration to the left due to the leftward directional operation input, the speed at which the speed decreases in the rightward direction is accelerated.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the first jumping action shown in FIG. 12 is performed. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the first jumping action shown in FIG. 13 is performed.

In FIGS. 14 and 15, each arrow represents the velocity vector of the user character PB at each time point (t0, t1, t2...). The starting point of the arrow represents the position of the user character PB at each point in time, the direction of the arrow represents the moving direction, and the length of the arrow represents the speed. The interval between each time point is, for example, one to several frame times. For example, one frame time may be 1/60 second.

As shown in FIG. 14, at time t0, a rightward direction operation input is performed, and the user character PB is moving rightward at a speed that does not satisfy the speed condition. Assume that at time t1, an upward direction operation input and a jump button input are performed. In this case, at time t1, the user character PB jumps and becomes exposed due to the jump. Note that at this time t1, the direction of movement of the user character PB is not in the depth direction of the screen (Z-axis direction), and the user character PB decreases the speed in the right direction while maintaining the movement in the right direction. . The length of the velocity vector at time t1 is shorter than the length of the velocity vector at time t0. Even between time points t2 and t4, the user character PB continues to move to the right while maintaining its jumping state, but during this period, the speed in the right direction continues to decrease. That is, the direction is being changed from time t1 to t4. Then, at time t5, the X-direction component of the velocity vector of user character PB becomes "0". That is, at time t5, the moving direction of the user character PB becomes the depth direction of the screen (that is, the direction change is completed). The speed of the user character PB immediately after the direction change (the length of the speed vector at time t5) is less than the first speed. After time t6, the jumping state ends due to falling. Note that the moving direction of the user character PB continues to be the depth direction of the screen. The timing at which the user character PB ends the jump may be between time t2 and time t5. Note that when the first jump action involves a change of direction and a jump, the acceleration is slower than when the user character PB changes direction while remaining hidden, so the user character PB becomes more susceptible to attack from the enemy character EC.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, suppose that while the user character PB is moving rightward, a leftward directional operation input and a jump button input are performed at time t1. In this case, at time t1, the user character PB jumps and becomes exposed due to the jump. Note that at this time point t1, the moving direction of the user character PB does not move to the left, and the user character PB reduces the speed to the right while maintaining the movement to the right. The length of the velocity vector at time t1 is shorter than the length of the velocity vector at time t0. Even between time points t2 and t4, the user character PB continues to move to the right while maintaining the jumping state, but during this period, the speed in the right direction continues to decrease. Then, at time t5, the velocity vector of user character PB has a component in the negative direction of the X-axis. That is, at time t5, the moving direction of the user character PB becomes to the left of the screen (that is, the direction change is completed). The speed of the user character PB immediately after the direction change (the length of the speed vector at time t5) is less than the first speed. After time t6, the jumping state ends due to falling. Note that the moving direction of the user character PB continues to be leftward. Note that the timing at which the user character PB ends the jump may be any time between time t2 and time t5. Further, the timing at which the user character PB starts jumping may be the timing at which the user character PB starts moving leftward (time t5).

In this way, when a jump motion involving a direction change is performed, if the speed condition or the first direction condition is not satisfied, the first jump motion is performed. When the first jumping action is performed, the user character PB decelerates over a predetermined period of time due to the influence of inertia, and then changes the direction of movement.

(Speed condition, first direction condition)
Next, the speed condition and the first direction condition will be explained. In the present embodiment, the speed condition relates to the movement speed of the user character PB during a predetermined period determined based on the input time of the jump button when the jump button is input while the user character PB is in the hidden state. It is a condition. The predetermined period may be, for example, a predetermined number of past frame times (for example, 10 to 20 frame times) including the jump button input time, or may be the input time or a predetermined time in the past of the input time. . Further, the predetermined period may or may not include the input time of the jump button. Specifically, the speed condition is satisfied when the maximum value of the movement speed of the user character PB during the predetermined period is equal to or greater than the first threshold value. For example, this first threshold value may be 70-80% of the first speed. Note that the speed condition may be satisfied when the average speed of the user character PB during the predetermined period is greater than or equal to the first threshold. Further, the speed condition may be satisfied when the speed of the user character PB during the predetermined period is always equal to or higher than the first threshold value. In other words, the speed condition is a condition that is satisfied when the movement speed of the user character PB is relatively fast at the time when the jump button is input or immediately before that, and when the user character PB is not moving or at a slow speed. This condition is not satisfied when the vehicle is moving.

In addition, the first direction condition is such that when the jump button is input while the user character PB is moving in the first direction in a hidden state, the user character PB is moved in a second direction different from the first direction. These are conditions related to directional operation input that causes movement. The first direction condition is satisfied when the difference between the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to the second threshold. That is, the first direction condition is satisfied when there is a direction operation input in a direction far away from the direction of movement of the user character PB. Specifically, when a jump button is input while the user character PB is in a latent state, the velocity vector (here, the direction It is determined whether the difference between the direction of the "pre-conversion velocity vector" and the moving direction of the user character PB determined by the direction operation input at the time of inputting the jump button is equal to or greater than a second threshold value. If the determination result is affirmative, the first direction condition is satisfied. For example, the second threshold value may be 60 degrees or 70 degrees. Here, the speed vector before direction change may be the speed vector with the largest magnitude among the speed vectors at each point in time during the predetermined period. Further, the pre-direction speed vector may be an average speed vector of speed vectors at each point in time during the predetermined period. Further, "the moving direction of the user character PB determined by the directional operation input at the time of inputting the jump button" is the moving direction of the user character PB after the direction change, and is the above-mentioned second direction. Specifically, "the moving direction of the user character PB determined by the directional operation input at the time of inputting the jump button" corresponds to the posture of the user character PB, the position of the virtual camera, and the input direction at the time of inputting the jump button. This is the direction in the virtual space where the user moves, and is the direction of movement if the direction change is immediately completed at that point in the direction corresponding to the input direction. Note that the "predetermined period determined based on the input point of the jump button" used to determine whether the first direction condition is satisfied is the same as the "predetermined period" used to determine whether the above speed condition is satisfied. They may be the same (completely matched) or different (some of them may overlap or they may not overlap at all).

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, if a jump button is input while the user character PB is moving in the positive direction of the X-axis, the user character PB moves in the negative direction of the X-axis at the time of inputting the jump button. If there is a directional operation input that causes the analog stick 32 to move to the left, the difference is 180 degrees. In this case, the first direction condition is satisfied. That is, if there is a direction operation input that causes the user character PB to change direction in the direction opposite to the direction of movement, the first direction condition is satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, for example, if a jump button is input while the user character PB is moving in the positive direction of the X-axis, the user character PB moves in the positive direction of the Z-axis at the time of inputting the jump button. If there is a directional operation input (upward input of the analog stick 32) that causes the character PB to move, the above difference is 90 degrees. In this case as well, the first direction condition is satisfied. That is, even if there is a direction operation input that causes the user character PB to change direction to the side of the direction of movement, the first direction condition is satisfied.

If both the speed condition and the first direction condition are satisfied, the second jump operation is performed.

Note that the first direction condition may be determined depending on the movement speed of the user character PB during a predetermined period used for determining the speed condition, a predetermined period used for determining the first direction condition, or a predetermined period different from these. The second threshold value for satisfying the above may be different. For example, the faster the movement speed of the user character PB during the predetermined period, the smaller the second threshold value may be. In this case, when the user character PB is moving at a fast speed, the first direction condition is satisfied even if the change in the input direction of the analog stick 32 is small, and the second jump action is performed, but the user character PB is moving slowly. When moving at a high speed, unless the change in input direction is large, the first direction condition is not satisfied and the second jump operation is not performed. In this way, if sufficient speed has not been reached, the second jump operation is not performed. As a result, when the user character is moving at high speed, it is easier to execute the second jump action even when changing direction at a small angle, and when the user character is moving at low speed, it is easier to perform the second jump action when changing direction at a large angle. A two-jump action can be performed.

Further, the amount of change in the past velocity vector may be calculated at the time when the jump button is input, and the second threshold value for satisfying the first direction condition may be varied depending on the amount of change. For example, if the vehicle is traveling straight for a certain period of time, the second threshold value may be decreased. Thereby, when the input direction changes while the user character PB is moving straight, the second jump action can be made easier to perform.

(Second jump action)
Next, the second jump operation will be explained. FIG. 16 shows a case in which the user character PB in the special state is moving rightward in the area 201 in the first state on the ground object 200, and the user performs a second jump action that involves a change in direction in the depth direction. It is a figure showing an example of the trajectory of character PB. FIG. 17 shows a case where the user character PB in the special state is moving rightward in the area 201 in the first state on the ground object 200, and the user performs a second jump motion that involves a change in direction to the left. It is a figure showing an example of the trajectory of character PB. Note that in FIGS. 16 and 17, the user character PB and the area 201 around it are shown enlarged for ease of viewing. 16 and 17 are images of the user character PB jumping, and the shadow of the user character PB is projected on the ground, indicating that the user character PB is floating in the air.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the user character PB is moving rightward, for example, if an upward direction operation input and a jump button press are performed, the speed condition and the first direction condition are If the above is satisfied, a second jump operation is performed. In the second jumping motion, there is no influence of inertia as described above, and the direction change of the user character PB is immediately completed. Specifically, the speed in the right direction immediately becomes zero, and the moving direction of the user character PB immediately changes to the depth direction of the screen. Further, a jump is performed along with this direction change in the depth direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the user character PB is moving rightward while remaining in the hidden state, for example, if a leftward directional operation input and a jump button press are performed, the speed condition If the first direction condition is satisfied, the second jump operation is performed. Specifically, the moving direction of the user character PB immediately changes to the left. Additionally, a jump is performed along with this change of direction to the left.

Note that when the second jumping action is performed, the user character PB is in the attack influence reduced state for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10-20 frame times). The attack effect reduction state is a state in which the disadvantageous effects of attacks (e.g., ejection of liquid) from the enemy character EC are reduced. When the user character P in the normal state or the special state is not in the attack influence reduction state, when attacked by the enemy character EC, the user character P is adversely affected. For example, user character P's physical strength value decreases, user character P's attack power weakens, user character P's attack stops, user character P's movement speed decreases, user character P's current The enemy's position may be retreated to a position further away from the enemy's position. If the attack effect is reduced, this disadvantageous effect is suppressed. Any method may be used to suppress this disadvantageous influence in the attack influence reduction state. For example, in the attack influence reduction state, the physical strength of the user character P is increased, the defense power of the user character P is increased, the attack power of the enemy character EC is decreased, or the attack of the enemy character EC is stopped. By doing so, the effect when the user character P is attacked may be reduced, or may not be affected at all.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the display mode of the user character PB changes in the attack influence reduction state. For example, in the attack influence reduction state, the color of the user character PB may change, or an effect image indicating that the attack influence reduction state is added may be added to the user character PB. Further, in the attack influence reduction state, a sound effect indicating the attack influence reduction state may be output.

The attack influence reduction state may continue while the user character PB is jumping (that is, while the user character PB is in the exposed state). Further, the attack influence reduction state may be set only during the first period (for example, the first half period) while the user character PB is jumping. Further, the attack influence reduction state may be set during the period when the user character PB is jumping and during a predetermined period after the user character PB returns to the hidden state after jumping.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the second jumping action shown in FIG. 16 is performed. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the position of the user character PB and a velocity vector at that position when the second jumping action shown in FIG. 17 is performed.

As shown in FIG. 18, at time t0, a rightward direction operation input is performed, and the user character PB is moving rightward at a speed that satisfies the speed condition (for example, a first speed). Assume that at time t1, an upward direction operation input and a jump button input are performed, and the speed condition and the first direction condition are satisfied. In this case, at time t1, the user character PB completes the direction change in the depth direction of the screen (Z-axis direction) and jumps. That is, when the second jump action is performed, the time until the moving direction of the user character PB changes to the depth direction is shorter than when the first jump action is performed. For example, when the second jump action is performed, the direction change is completed when the jump button is input, but when the first jump action is performed, a certain amount of time elapses after the jump button is input. The change in direction is completed when .

In addition, the length of the velocity vector at the time "t1" when the direction change is completed when the second jump motion is performed is longer than the length of the speed vector at the time "t5" when the direction change is completed when the first jump motion is performed. . That is, when the second jump action is performed, the moving speed after the direction change is faster than when the first jump action is performed. For example, when a second jump operation is performed, the speed at time t1 when the direction change is completed may be the same as the speed at time t0 before the direction change. Further, the speed at the direction change completion time t1 may be set to the maximum speed in the predetermined period determined based on the input time of the jump button, or may be set to the average speed in the predetermined period. In this way, when the second jump action is performed, the moving speed of the user character PB after the direction change is maintained at the moving speed of the user character PB before the direction change. That is, when the user character PB performs the second jumping action, the user character PB changes direction and jumps without reducing speed. Thereby, the moving direction of the user character PB can be quickly changed, and the speed after movement can be increased, and for example, it is possible to easily avoid attacks from the enemy character EC. Note that during the second jump action, the decrease in movement speed may be smaller than during the first jump action. Alternatively, the movement speed may not be reduced during the second jump action.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, while the user character PB is moving rightward, a leftward direction operation input and a jump button input are performed at time t1, and the speed condition and jump button input are performed. It is assumed that the one-way condition is satisfied. In this case, at time t1, the user character PB completes the leftward direction change and jumps. When the second jump action is performed, the time required for the movement direction of the user character PB to change to the left is shorter than when the first jump action is performed. Further, when the second jump action is performed, the moving speed after the direction change is faster than when the first jump action is performed.

In this way, in the second jump action, the user character PB can make a sudden change in direction, and the speed after the change in direction is fast, which is more advantageous than in the case where the first jump action is performed. Further, when the second jumping action is performed, the user character PB enters an attack influence reduced state, which gives him an advantage.

By the way, when the second jumping motion is performed continuously, the user character PB changes direction quickly and continuously enters the attack influence reduction state, which may give the user character PB too much of an advantage. Therefore, if the second jumping motion is performed continuously within a predetermined period of time, the moving speed of the user character PB after changing direction may be limited. For example, if the second jump action is performed again within a predetermined time (for example, 90 frame times) after the second jump action is performed, the speed of the user character PB after changing direction is reduced. For example, if the second jump operation is not performed continuously, the movement speed after the direction change is maintained at the movement speed before the direction change, as described above. On the other hand, if the second jump action is performed continuously, the movement speed after the direction change is set to the value obtained by multiplying the "movement speed before the direction change" calculated as above by a predetermined attenuation rate. may be done. Furthermore, if the second jump action is not performed consecutively, the movement speed after the direction change is set to the first speed, and if the second jump action is performed continuously, the movement speed after the direction change is set to the first speed. may be set to a speed lower than the first speed. Further, the moving speed after changing direction may decrease each time the second jump operation is performed successively. In this way, since the movement speed after the direction change is reduced, which is disadvantageous, it is possible to prevent the user from continuously performing the second jump motion. Moreover, since the speed condition is no longer satisfied due to the decrease in the moving speed after the direction change, it is possible to prevent the second jump action from being performed in the first place.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user character PB is moving in the first direction, the jump button is pressed and the directional operation input that moves the user character PB in the second direction is performed. In this case, if the speed condition and the first direction condition are satisfied, the second jump operation is performed. When the second jumping action is performed, the user character PB immediately changes direction and jumps.

Thereby, the direction of the user character PB can be changed immediately. Since the second jump operation is possible when the speed condition is satisfied, it is possible to promote movement at a high speed in the traveling direction. Also, since the second jump action is performed when changing direction away from the direction of travel, for example, when moving towards the enemy, you can quickly move in the opposite direction to the direction of travel if necessary. You can dodge attacks from enemies. Furthermore, when the second jump action is performed, the attack effect is reduced, so when running away from the enemy, the attack from the enemy can be reduced. Furthermore, since the attack influence reduction state ends in a short time, it is possible to prevent the user who performed the second jump action from gaining too much of an advantage. Further, when the second jump operation is performed continuously within a predetermined time, the speed after the direction change becomes slower. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second jumping motion from being performed continuously, and it is possible to prevent the user character PB from gaining too much of an advantage.

(jumping motion on the wall)
Next, a jumping motion on the wall object 210 will be explained. As described above, the user character PB in the special state is movable on the area 201 in the first state on the wall object 210. The user character PB in the special state can also perform a jumping motion on the wall object 210. Specifically, the user character PB in the special state performs the third jump action when the jump button is input while on the wall object 210 and the second direction condition is satisfied. The third jump motion, like the second jump motion described above, is a jump motion that allows a quick direction change, and is a jump motion in which the user character PB temporarily enters an attack influence reduction state. Furthermore, if the user character PB in the special state receives a jump button input while on the wall object 210 and the second direction condition is not satisfied, the user character PB may perform a normal jumping motion along the wall surface. I can do it. Furthermore, when the user character PB in the special state receives a long press input on the jump button while on the wall object 210, the user character PB performs a wall climbing action, which will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of how the user character PB in the special state performs the third jumping motion on the wall object 210.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the user character PB in the special state is in the first state area 201 on the wall object 210 and the jump button is input, if the second direction condition is satisfied, A third jumping motion is performed. The second direction condition is satisfied when there is a direction operation input in a direction away from the wall object 210. Based on the direction operation input at the time when the jump button is input and the normal direction of the wall object 210, it is determined whether the second direction condition is satisfied. Specifically, the angle between the input direction of the analog stick 32 at the time when the jump button is input and the direction of the normal vector of the wall object 210 as seen from the virtual camera is within a threshold value (for example, 60 degrees). In some cases, the second direction condition is met.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the second direction condition. As shown in FIG. 21, the input direction of the analog stick is expressed as an input vector in an xy coordinate system. The x-axis direction indicates input in the right direction, and the y-axis direction indicates input in the upward direction. The "two-dimensional normal vector" in FIG. 21 is "the direction of the normal vector of the wall object 210 as seen from the virtual camera." For example, the two-dimensional normal vector is a vector obtained by projecting the three-dimensional normal vector of the wall object 210 in the virtual space onto a plane (projection plane) perpendicular to the viewing direction of the virtual camera. If the angle between the input vector and the two-dimensional normal vector is within a predetermined value, the second direction condition is satisfied. For example, when a wall object is displayed on the left side of the screen and the user character PB in a special state is located on the wall object, if the right direction of the analog stick 32 is input, the normal vector of the wall object and the input vector point in the same direction. In this case, the second direction condition is satisfied. Furthermore, if there is a wall object in front of the virtual camera and the user character PB in a special state is on the wall object, the second direction condition is satisfied when the downward direction of the analog stick 32 is input. It will be done.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the third jumping action is performed, the user character PB jumps in a direction away from the wall object 210. At this time, the user character PB is temporarily in an attack influence reduction state. The duration of the attack effect reduction state associated with the third jump action may be the same as the duration of the attack effect reduction state associated with the second jump action (for example, 10-20 frame times), or may be different. .

If the third jump action is performed while the user character PB is moving in the first direction on the wall object 210, the movement in the first direction is decelerated similarly to the second jump action described above. Instead, the user character PB immediately starts moving away from the wall object 210. That is, the user character PB immediately changes direction in a direction away from the wall surface. Also, when the third jump action is performed, the speed of the user character PB after the direction change is set to the speed of the user character PB before the direction change, as in the case where the second jump action is performed. For example, if the user character PB is moving upward on the wall object 210 in front of the screen and the downward direction is input together with the jump button, the upward movement will not be decelerated. , the user character PB starts moving in the direction away from the wall object 210. Note that when the third jump action is performed, the speed of the user character PB after the direction change (the speed when jumping in the direction away from the wall surface) is dependent on the speed of the user character PB before the direction change. Instead, it may be at a constant speed. This constant speed may be the same as the second speed, faster than the second speed, or slower than the second speed.

On the other hand, although not shown, even if a direction operation input is performed together with the jump button while the user character PB is moving in the first direction on the wall object 210, the input direction is changed to the second direction. If the direction condition is not satisfied, the third jump motion is not performed. In this case, the user character PB performs a normal jumping motion on the wall. Specifically, if the jump button is pressed briefly while the user character PB is on the wall object 210 (if it is released in a short time after being pressed), the user character PB moves in the input direction and on the wall object 210. Moves a predetermined distance in the direction along the direction while remaining hidden. If the jump button is held down while the user character PB is on the wall object 210, the user character PB performs a wall climbing motion. The wall climbing operation will be explained below.

(wall climbing motion)
The wall climbing motion is a motion in which the user character PB climbs on the wall object 210 at high speed. The wall climbing motion is performed when the jump button is pressed and held for a long time while the user character PB is on the wall object 210, and then the jump button is released. Before performing the wall climbing motion, the user character PB performs a preliminary motion. The preparatory motion can be considered as a motion to charge up the force for performing the wall-climbing motion. The longer the pre-movement time, the more force is stored, and the faster the movement speed when the wall-climbing action is performed.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of how the user character PB performs a preliminary motion before performing a wall-climbing motion. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a charging completion effect when the preliminary operation is performed for a predetermined period of time.

As shown in FIG. 22, while the jump button is held down while the user character PB is on the wall object 210, the user character PB performs a preliminary action. During the preliminary action, the user character PB is displayed in a manner that is easier to see than in the latent state. Therefore, during the preliminary operation, the enemy character EC (the user corresponding to the enemy character EC) is likely to see the enemy character EC. For example, during the preliminary motion, the user character PB has a display mode in which a portion of the user character PB stands out from the liquid. Furthermore, while the user character PB is performing the preliminary motion, an effect image indicating that the preliminary motion is being performed is displayed, making it easier to visually recognize the effect image. Here, the display mode of the user character PB that increases visibility during the preliminary motion may be referred to as a "preparatory motion mode." In FIG. 22, the user character PB in the preliminary motion mode is displayed as a bold triangle. The same applies to other figures. Note that during the preliminary motion, the user character PB may be in a preliminary motion mode and a sound effect may be output.

When a directional operation input is performed using the analog stick 32 during the preliminary motion, the user character PB moves on the wall object 210 in the input direction, but the movement speed is slower than when not during the preliminary motion. Specifically, the more time passes after the preliminary movement is started, the slower the movement speed when the direction operation input is performed. Further, during the preliminary operation, the speed of downward movement due to gravity is slowed down. The more time passes after the preliminary operation is started, the slower the speed of downward movement due to gravity becomes.

As shown in FIG. 23, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the preliminary operation, a charging completion effect is performed. For example, in the charging completion effect, the color or shape of the user character PB may change, an effect image may be added to the user character PB, or a sound effect may be output. Even after the charge completion effect, the user character PB continues the preparatory action as long as the jump button continues to be pressed for a long time. During the preliminary motion after the charge completion effect, the user character PB falls slightly downward due to the influence of gravity. Note that during the preliminary motion after the charge completion effect, the user character PB does not have to fall downward due to the influence of gravity. Furthermore, even during the preliminary motion after the charge completion effect, the user character PB moves at low speed on the wall object 210 in response to the directional operation input.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27, an example of the wall-climbing motion after the user character PB performs the preliminary motion will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of how the user character PB starts climbing the wall after the long press of the jump button is released. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example when the user character PB reaches the boundary of the region 201 in the first state while climbing the wall. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of how the user character PB jumps high above the boundary of the area 201 in the first state after FIG. 25. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example when the user character PB lands on the upper surface 220 after FIG. 26.

As shown in FIG. 24, after the charge completion effect is performed, the user character PB moves on the first state area 201 of the wall object 210 in response to the release of the jump button. The moving speed of the user character PB in this case is a second speed faster than the first speed. Specifically, when the jump button is released and, for example, an upward direction operation input is performed using the analog stick 32, the user character PB moves to the area of the wall object 210 in the first state. 201 in an upward direction at a second speed. While the upward direction operation input continues, the movement speed of the user character PB is maintained at the second speed. The motion in which the user character PB moves upward on the area 201 in the first state on the wall object 210 in response to the long press of the jump button being released is referred to as a "wall climbing motion." If the input direction of the analog stick 32 changes, for example, diagonally upward to the right while climbing the wall, the user character PB changes the moving direction diagonally upward to the right while maintaining the movement speed. That is, during the wall climbing motion, the user character PB moves at the second speed in the direction corresponding to the input direction of the analog stick 32.

Note that if the input in the upward direction ends during the wall climbing operation, the wall climbing operation ends. Specifically, when the upward component of the input direction of the analog stick 32 becomes "0", the user character PB decelerates and returns to normal control on the wall object 210 as shown in FIG. .

Furthermore, if the second direction condition is satisfied when the jump button is released, the third jump operation described with reference to FIG. 20 is performed.

If the upward input continues after the wall climbing motion has started, the user character PB will move at the second speed until it reaches the boundary between the area 201 in the first state on the wall object 210 and an area different from the area 201. Move with. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the user character PB moves to the boundary between the area 201 in the first state and the area 203 in the initial state. Alternatively, if a boundary is formed between the area 201 in the first state and the area 202 in the second state, the user character PB moves to the boundary.

As shown in FIG. 26, after the user character PB reaches the boundary, the user character PB jumps from the boundary, crosses the boundary, and moves upward in the virtual space. The user character PB, which was moving at the second speed, jumps high as if flying out over the boundary due to inertia. Here, the motion in which the user character PB jumps across the boundary by this wall-climbing motion may be referred to as a "fourth jumping motion." The direction in which the user character PB jumps out from the boundary depends on the input direction of the analog stick 32 at that time, and the initial speed at which the user character PB jumps out is the same second speed as during the wall climbing motion.

When the user character PB jumps out of the boundary, the user character PB enters the attack influence reduction state. The duration time of the attack influence reduction state associated with this wall climbing motion may be longer than or the same as the duration time of the attack influence reduction state associated with the second jumping motion. For example, the duration of the attack effect reduction state associated with wall climbing may be 40-50 frame times. Note that the attack influence reduction state may be set at the timing when the jump button is released. Further, the attack influence reduction state may be set during a wall climbing operation.

After the user character PB jumps out from the boundary, the user character PB moves upward in the virtual space to the highest point, and then falls downward due to gravity. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the user character PB falls onto an upper surface 220 (a surface parallel to the ground object 200) located above the wall object 210.

In addition, if the jump button is released after the long press of the jump button starts, but before the charge completion effect is performed, the above wall climbing action will be performed, but the movement speed during the wall climbing action and when reaching the above boundary will be changed. is slower than the second speed. Even in this case, the user character PB enters the attack influence reduction state when reaching the boundary. Specifically, the longer the duration of the long press of the jump button (the duration of the preliminary motion), the faster the movement speed during the wall climbing motion. When the duration of the long press reaches a predetermined time, a charge completion effect is performed, and the movement speed during the wall climbing operation becomes the second speed, which is the maximum speed. If the jump button is released before the charge completion effect is performed, the speed at which the user character PB reaches the boundary of the area 201 will be slower than the second speed (depending on the time of the preliminary movement, the speed will be slower than the first speed). Therefore, even when the user character PB jumps across the boundary, the user character PB only jumps to a position lower than the highest point. Note that the time period during which the attack effect reduction state continues may be different or may be the same depending on whether or not the charge completion effect is performed. When the long press of the jump button is released before the charge completion effect is performed, the duration of the attack influence reduction state may be different or the same depending on the time of the preliminary action. For example, the longer the preparatory action takes, the longer the attack influence reduction state may last.

Furthermore, if the user character P returns from the special state to the normal state during the preliminary movement and the wall climbing movement (when the ZL button 39 is released), the preliminary movement and the wall climbing movement are interrupted, The user character P falls from the wall object 210. Furthermore, if the user character P returns from the special state to the normal state while the user character PB is in the attack influence reducing state, the attack influence reducing state also ends.

By performing the wall-climbing motion in this way, the user character PB can be made to jump out from the boundary of the first state area 201 on the wall surface, and can be made to jump higher. Thereby, even if the upper area of the wall object 210 has not been changed to the first state, the user character PB can be moved upward. When the user character PB jumps out high, the user character PB is exposed, but because the attack effect is reduced, the user character PB can be prevented from being in a disadvantageous state. Furthermore, since the time during which the user character PB enters the attack influence reduction state is limited, it is possible to prevent the user character PB from becoming too advantageous.

(Data used for game processing)
Next, data used for game processing will be explained. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the information processing system 1. During execution of the game process, the data shown in FIG. 28 is mainly stored in the DRAM 85 of the main device 2. Note that the information processing system 1 stores various data in addition to these.

As shown in FIG. 28, the information processing system 1 stores a game program, operation data, area state data, user character data, and other character data.

The game program is a game program for executing game processing, which will be described later. The game program is stored in advance in a storage medium or flash memory 84 installed in the slot 23, and is read into the DRAM 85 when the game is executed.

The operation data is data corresponding to operation inputs to each button, analog stick, etc. of the left controller 3 and right controller 4. The operation data is transmitted from the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 to the main device 2 at predetermined time intervals (for example, at 1/200 second intervals).

The area state data is data that stores the state of each surface of a terrain object (ground object 200, wall object 210, etc.) in the virtual space. The region state data indicates whether the region of each surface of the terrain object is in a first state, a second state, or an initial state.

The user character data is data related to the user character P corresponding to the user of the main device 2. The user character data includes position data, state data, speed data, and physical strength value data. The position data is data indicating the position of the user character P in the virtual space. The state data includes data indicating whether the user character P is in a normal state or a special state. Further, the state data includes data indicating whether the user character P is in a hidden state or an exposed state. Further, the state data includes data indicating whether or not the user character P is in an attack influence reducing state.

The speed data is data indicating the moving speed and moving direction of the user character P, and is data indicating a speed vector. The velocity data includes velocity vectors in the current and past predetermined frames.

The physical strength value data is data indicating the current physical strength value of the user character P. When the user character P is attacked by the enemy character EC, the physical strength value decreases.

The other character data is data related to characters corresponding to users of devices different from the main device 2, and includes data related to each character of the own team and data related to each character of the enemy team. Similar to the user character data, the other character data includes position data, state data, speed data, and physical strength value data. Note that the main device 2 receives other character data from another device via the Internet, for example. The main device 2 controls each character of the own team and each character of the enemy team based on the received other character data.

(Details of game processing on main unit)
Next, details of the game processing performed in the main device 2 will be explained. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of game processing performed by the main device 2. As shown in FIG. The game process shown in FIG. 29 is performed by the processor 81 of the main device 2 executing the game program. Note that the processor 81 repeatedly performs the processing of steps S1 to S11 at predetermined time intervals (for example, at 1/60 second intervals).

In step S1, the processor 81 acquires the operation data output from the left controller 3 and the right controller 4. After step S1, step S2 is executed.

In step S2, the processor 81 determines whether a state change button (for example, the ZL button 39) for changing the user character P to a special state is pressed, based on the acquired operation data. If the determination in step S2 is YES, then the process in step S3 is performed. If the determination in step S2 is NO, then the process in step S4 is performed.

In step S3, the processor 81 sets the user character P to a special state. Moreover, when the user character P is set to the special state, the processor 81 sets the user character P to the hidden state if the user character P is located on the area 201 in the first state. Specifically, the processor 81 sets data corresponding to each state to the state data of the user character data stored in the DRAM 85.

In step S4, the processor 81 determines whether a firing button (for example, the ZR button 61) for causing the user character P to fire liquid has been pressed, based on the acquired operation data. If the determination in step S4 is YES, then the process in step S5 is performed. If the determination in step S4 is NO, then the process in step S6 is performed.

In step S5, the processor 81 performs liquid ejection processing. Specifically, when the firing button is pressed, the processor 81 starts firing the liquid of the color corresponding to the team of the user character P in the line of sight direction of the virtual camera (direction specified by the user). When ejection of liquid is started, the user character P is in a state where ejection processing is in progress for a plurality of frame times. By repeatedly performing the firing process that is started in response to one press of the firing button over a plurality of frame times, the user character P is displayed firing the liquid, and the surface of the terrain object is filled with the liquid. The progress of the process is displayed. Note that if the firing button is pressed while the user character P is in the special state, the user character P returns to the normal state, fires the liquid, and enters a state where the firing process is in progress. When the firing process is completed, the user character P changes to a special state if the state change button is pressed. Further, when the state change button is pressed after the firing button is pressed, the user character P ends the state in which the firing process is in progress (ends the firing of the liquid midway) and enters a special state. Further, when the state change button is pressed and then released while the ejection button is being pressed, the user character P stops changing to the special state and ejects the liquid. That is, regarding the fire button and state change button, the last button pressed is reflected in the process. The processor 81 changes the designated region (region within a predetermined range depending on the direction of liquid ejection) to the first state by updating the region state data stored in the DRAM 85. As a result, the area specified by the user among the terrain objects in the virtual space is changed to the first state.

In step S6, the processor 81 determines whether or not liquid ejection processing is in progress. If the determination in step S6 is YES, then the process in step S5 is performed. If the determination in step S6 is NO, then the process in step S7 is performed.

In step S7, the processor 81 performs movement processing for the user character P. Specifically, the processor 81 performs different processing depending on whether the user character P is in a special state, whether or not it is located on the first state area 201, and whether or not it is located on a wall surface. Whether or not the user character P is located on a wall surface is determined according to the angle between the surface on which the user character P is located and the XZ plane in the virtual space. If the angle is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 60 degrees), it is determined that the user character P is located on the wall surface. For example, when the user character P is in the normal state and is located on the first state region 201 or the initial state region 203 on the ground (a surface whose angle with the XZ plane is less than a predetermined value), the processor 81 , the user character P is moved at normal speed in the direction of the virtual space according to the directional operation input. Further, when the user character P is in the normal state and is located on the second state area 202 on the ground, the processor 81 moves the user character P at a speed slower than the normal speed in the direction according to the direction operation input. move at speed. Further, when the user character P is in the special state and is located on the first state area 201 on the ground or wall surface, the processor 81 moves the user character P in the direction of the virtual space according to the direction operation input. Move at the first speed.

Further, in the movement process, when the user character P is moving in the first direction, the processor 81 inputs a direction operation input that causes the user character P to move in a second direction different from the first direction. If executed, the user character P is turned in the second direction over a plurality of frames. The process related to the direction change is performed whether the user character P is in a normal state, a special state, or a hidden state. For example, when the user character P is moving to the right on the screen, if a direction operation input is performed using the analog stick 32 to move the user character P to the left, Rather than making the change immediately, the speed of movement to the right is reduced and then the change is made to the left (starting movement to the left). For example, the processor 81 calculates the latest velocity vector of the user character P by adding the velocity vector corresponding to the latest directional operation input to the current velocity vector of the user character P. Then, the user character P is moved within the virtual space according to the calculated velocity vector. As a result, if a directional operation input that causes the user character P to move in the second direction while the user character P is moving in the first direction is performed, it takes multiple frames of time to move the user character P. The moving direction changes from the first direction to the second direction. For example, if the difference between the first direction and the second direction is relatively large, it will take a long time to complete the direction change to the second direction.

Furthermore, in the movement process, downward movement is performed due to the influence of gravity. For example, when the user character P is in the air, downward gravitational acceleration acts, causing the user character P to fall downward. Note that when the user character PB is on a wall, the downward falling speed is slower than when the user character PB is in the air.

In step S8, the processor 81 performs jump processing. The jump process in step S8 is a process for causing the user character P to perform the above-described first jump action, second jump action, or third jump action in response to pressing the jump button. Details of the jump processing will be described later. After step S8, step S9 is executed.

In step S9, the processor 81 performs wall climbing processing. The wall-climbing process in step S9 is a process for causing the user character P to perform the above-described preliminary movement and wall-climbing movement in response to the long press of the jump button. Details of wall climbing processing will be described later. After step S9, step S10 is executed.

In step S10, the processor 81 performs image generation/output processing. Specifically, the processor 81 generates a game image based on the virtual camera and outputs it to the display device. After step S10, step S11 is executed.

In step S11, the processor 81 determines whether or not to end the game processing. For example, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the game, or if the user issues an instruction to end the game, the processor 81 ends the game processing. If the determination result in step S11 is NO, the process in step S1 is performed again.

In addition to the above, game processing also includes processing for receiving data regarding other characters from other devices, processing regarding the actions of other characters, processing for receiving attacks from enemy characters EC, and processing for attacking enemy characters EC. Although various processes are performed, such as the process when the data is added, a description of these processes will be omitted.

(Jump processing)
Next, details of the jump process in step S8 will be explained. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the jump processing in step S8.

In step S20, the processor 81 determines whether the user character P is in a jumping state. Here, the user can perform a first jump process in step S27, a second jump process in step S28, a third jump process in step S32 or S63, a normal jump process in step S29 or S54, or a fourth jump process in step S69, which will be described later. If the character P is jumping, the determination is YES. If the determination in step S20 is NO, then the process of step S21 is performed. If YES is determined in step S20, the process moves to each jump process being executed (first jump process, second jump process, third jump process, normal jump process, or fourth jump process). Furthermore, even if the user character P is not in a jumping state due to each jump process, if it is in the air, YES is determined in step S20. In this case, the jump process shown in FIG. 30 ends without proceeding to each jump process being executed (first jump process, second jump process, third jump process, normal jump process, or fourth jump process). be done.

In step S21, the processor 81 determines whether a jump button (for example, the B button 54) has been pressed based on the operation data. If the determination in step S21 is YES, then the process of step S22 is performed. If the determination in step S21 is NO, the jump process shown in FIG. 30 is ended.

In step S22, the processor 81 determines whether the user character P is on the wall surface. Specifically, the processor 81 determines whether the angle between the surface on which the user character P is located and the XZ plane is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 60 degrees). If the determination in step S22 is NO, then the process of step S23 is performed. If the determination in step S22 is YES, then the process of step S30 is performed.

In step S23, the processor 81 determines whether the user character P is in a latent state. Specifically, the processor 81 determines whether the user character P is in the special state and located on the first state area 201. If the determination in step S23 is YES, then the process of step S24 is performed. If the determination in step S23 is NO, then the process of step S29 is performed.

In step S24, the processor 81 executes speed condition determination processing. Specifically, the processor 81 determines whether the maximum value of the movement speed of the user character PB during a predetermined period (a period from the current time to a predetermined number of frames before) exceeds a first threshold value. If the maximum value of the movement speed of the user character PB during the predetermined period exceeds the first threshold, the speed condition is satisfied. The speed vector of the user character PB in a predetermined number of frames in the past is stored in the DRAM 85, and it is determined from the speed vector whether the speed condition is satisfied. After step S24, step S25 is executed.

In step S25, the processor 81 executes a first direction condition determination process. Here, the first direction condition determination process is performed based on the difference between the moving direction of the user character PB during the predetermined period and the direction determined by the latest direction operation input. Specifically, if the angle between the direction indicated by the velocity vector having the maximum movement speed in the predetermined period and the direction determined by the latest direction operation input is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the processor 81 controls the first It is determined that the direction condition is satisfied. Here, the "direction determined by the latest directional operation input" is the direction of the virtual space determined by the input direction of the analog stick 32 (direction of the input vector) included in the latest operation data, and the direction determined by the latest input direction , and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera. If the analog stick 32 continues to be tilted in the same direction, the user character PB will move in the "direction determined by the latest directional operation input." After step S25, step S26 is executed.

In step S26, the processor 81 determines whether both of the two conditions (speed condition and first direction condition) are satisfied. If at least one of the two conditions is not satisfied (step S26: NO), then the process of step S27 is executed. If both of the two conditions are satisfied (step S26: YES), then the process of step S28 is executed.

In step S27, the processor 81 performs a first jump process. The first jump process is a process for causing the user character PB to perform a first jump action. When the first jump process is started in response to a NO determination in step S26, a state is entered in which the first jump process is in progress, and in the next processing loop, a YES determination is made in step S20. Therefore, the first jump process is executed for a plurality of frame times (for example, until the user character PB falls to the ground or sticks to a wall surface). Here, if the jump button is pressed and a direction operation input is performed, the movement direction of the user character PB is calculated in the same manner as the movement process in step S7 above, and the jump movement (upward in the virtual space) is calculated. movement) is performed. Further, if no directional operation input is performed, only a jumping motion is performed. Note that if the user character PB is moving and the same direction continues to be input, the processor 81 causes the user character PB to jump in the direction of movement. Further, when the user character PB is not moving and no directional operation input is performed, the processor 81 causes the user character PB to jump upward in the virtual space. After step S27, the process shown in FIG. 30 is ended.

In step S28, the processor 81 performs second jump processing. The second jump process is a process for causing the user character PB to perform a second jump action. When the second jump process is started in response to the determination of YES in step S26, a state is entered in which a jump is being performed by the second jump process, and in the next processing loop, it is determined to be YES in step S20. Therefore, the second jump process is executed for a plurality of frame times (for example, until the user character PB falls to the ground or sticks to a wall surface). Here, the user character PB is moving relatively quickly in the first direction, and a directional operation input that causes the user character PB to move in the second direction is being performed. In this case, the processor 81 moves the user character PB in the second direction along the ground and jumps upward in the virtual space. Specifically, the processor 81 calculates a speed vector after the direction change based on the direction operation input included in the acquired operation data, and rewrites the speed vector of the current user character PB to the calculated speed vector after the direction change. . The post-direction speed vector is calculated based on the second direction vector according to the direction operation input and the upward direction vector according to the depression of the jump button. Further, the magnitude of the velocity vector after the direction change is the same as the magnitude of the velocity vector of the current user character PB (velocity vector before the direction change). As a result, the user character PB immediately changes direction in the second direction and jumps. In other words, the user character PB does not reduce the speed in the first direction over multiple frames and then move in the second direction, as in the first jump process, but immediately (in one frame time). Changes the direction of movement to the second direction and jumps. Further, the moving speed after the direction change is maintained at the moving speed before the direction change.

Note that if the second jump process is performed again before a predetermined time has elapsed after the second jump process ends, the moving speed of the user character PB after the direction change is reduced. Specifically, when the second jump process is executed after a predetermined period of time has passed since the previous second jump process ended, a velocity vector of the same magnitude as the velocity vector of the current user character PB is , is calculated as the velocity vector after the direction change. If the second jump process is executed again within the predetermined time, a velocity vector having a value obtained by multiplying the magnitude of the current velocity vector of the user character PB by a predetermined attenuation rate is calculated as the velocity vector after the direction change. be done.

Furthermore, in the second jump process of step S28, the processor 81 sets the user character PB to the attack influence reduction state for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 to 20 frame periods). Note that if the user character P returns to the normal state while being set in the attack influence reducing state, the attack influence reducing state is ended before the predetermined time elapses.

On the other hand, if the user character P is not in the latent state, the processor 81 performs normal jump processing in step S29. The normal jump process in step S29 is executed when the user character P is in the normal state or when the user character P is in the special state and is on the initial state or second state area. When the normal jump process is started in response to the NO determination in step S23, a state is entered in which the normal jump process is in progress, and in the next processing loop, the determination in step S20 is YES. Therefore, the normal jump process is executed for a plurality of frame times (for example, until the user character P falls to the ground). Here, if the user character P is not moving, a jumping action is performed to move the user character P upward in the virtual space. Further, when the user character P is moving, a process related to a direction change similar to the movement process in step S7 is performed, and a jumping action is also performed.

On the other hand, if the user character PB is on the wall surface, the processor 81 performs a second direction condition determination process in step S30. Here, the user character PB is located on the wall surface, and it is determined whether or not there is a directional operation input in a direction away from the wall surface. Specifically, it is determined whether the second direction condition is satisfied based on the normal vector of the wall surface on which the user character PB is located and the input vector of the analog stick 32. More specifically, a two-dimensional normal vector is calculated, and it is determined whether the angle between the calculated two-dimensional normal vector and the input vector is within a threshold value (for example, 60 degrees). After step S30, step S31 is executed.

In step S31, the processor 81 determines whether the second direction condition is satisfied. If the determination in step S31 is YES, then the process of step S32 is performed. If the determination in step S31 is NO, the process shown in FIG. 30 is ended.

In step S32, the processor 81 performs a third jump process. When the third jump process is started in response to the determination of YES in step S31, a jumping state is entered by the third jump process, and in the next processing loop, it is determined to be YES in step S20. Therefore, the third jump process is executed for a plurality of frame times (for example, until the user character P falls to the ground). Here, the processor 81 causes the user character PB to perform the third jumping motion. When the user character PB is moving in the first direction on the wall surface, the user character PB immediately starts moving in the direction away from the wall object 210 without decelerating the movement in the first direction. . Furthermore, in the third jump process, the processor 81 sets the user character PB to an attack influence reduction state for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 to 20 frame times). After step S32, the process shown in FIG. 30 is ended.

(Wall climbing treatment)
Next, details of the wall climbing process in step S9 will be explained. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the wall climbing process in step S9.

In step S40, the processor 81 determines whether the user character PB is on the wall surface. If the determination in step S40 is YES, then the process of step S42 is performed. If the determination in step S40 is NO, then the process of step S41 is performed.

In step S41, the processor 81 determines whether the user character P is in a jumping state. Here, the user character P is jumping, the determination is YES. If the determination in step S41 is NO, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 31 is ended. If YES is determined in step S41, the process moves to each jump process being executed (first jump process, second jump process, third jump process, normal jump process, or fourth jump process). Furthermore, even if the user character P is not in a jumping state due to each jump process, if it is in the air, a negative determination is made in step S41.

In step S42, the processor 81 determines whether the user character PB is climbing the wall. Specifically, the processor 81 determines whether a wall climbing flag, which will be described later, is ON. If the determination in step S42 is NO, then the process of step S43 is performed. If the determination in step S42 is YES, then the process of step S51 is performed.

In step S43, the processor 81 determines whether the jump button is pressed. If the determination in step S43 is YES, then the process of step S44 is performed. If the determination in step S43 is NO, then the process of step S46 is performed.

In step S44, the processor 81 determines whether the jump button has been pressed for a long time. Specifically, the processor 81 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of pressing the jump button. If the determination in step S44 is YES, then the process of step S45 is performed. If the determination in step S44 is NO, then the process of step S46 is performed.

In step S45, the processor 81 sets the long press flag to ON. The long press flag is set to ON when the jump button is pressed for a long time, and is set to OFF when the jump button is not pressed for a long time. After step S45, the process of step S46 is performed next.

In step S46, the processor 81 determines whether the long press flag is ON. If the determination in step S46 is YES, then the process of step S47 is performed. If the determination in step S46 is NO, then the process of step S53 is performed.

In step S47, the processor 81 causes the user character PB to perform a preliminary action. As a result, the user character PB enters the preliminary motion mode. During the preliminary movement, the visibility of the user character PB increases on the display device of the user corresponding to the user character PB, and the visibility of the user character PB also increases on the display device of the user of the own team and the display device of the opponent user. becomes higher. After step S47, the process of step S48 is performed next.

In step S48, the processor 81 determines whether a predetermined time (for example, 30-60 frame times) has elapsed since the preliminary operation was started. If the determination in step S48 is YES, then the process of step S49 is performed. If the determination in step S48 is NO, then the process of step S50 is performed.

In step S49, the processor 81 performs a charging completion effect. For example, an effect image indicating that charging has been completed may be displayed, or a sound effect may be output. The charge completion effect may be performed only once when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preliminary action, or may be performed continuously after a predetermined time has elapsed while the jump button is held down. You can. After step S49, the process of step S50 is performed next.

In step S50, the processor 81 determines whether the jump button has been released. If the jump button is released, the processor 81 determines YES in step S50. If the determination in step S50 is YES, the processor 81 sets the long press flag to OFF, and then executes the process in step S51. If the determination in step S50 is NO, then the process of step S52 is performed.

In step S51, the processor 81 performs wall climbing processing. The process in step S51 is a process for causing the user character PB to perform a wall climbing motion. In the wall climbing process, the user character PB is moved upward on the wall surface while an upward direction operation input is being performed. Details of the wall climbing process in step S51 will be described later. After step S51, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 31 is ended.

In step S52, the processor 81 performs movement restriction processing. Here, the movement of the user character PB is restricted during the preliminary motion. For example, when a direction operation input is performed using the analog stick 32, the movement speed of the user character PB is slower when a preliminary movement is being performed than when the preliminary movement is not being performed. Thereby, the position of the user character PB on the wall surface can be adjusted even during the preliminary motion. During the preliminary motion, the movement speed of the user character PB is slowed down to make it easier to adjust the position. Furthermore, if the user character PB is not in the preliminary motion and there is no directional operation input, the user character PB automatically moves downward in the virtual space due to the influence of gravity. Movement is also restricted.

Specifically, the movement speed of the user character PB when the directional operation input is performed becomes slower depending on the elapsed time after the preliminary motion is started. After the charge completion effect is performed, the movement speed of the user character PB becomes the minimum. Even when the charging completion effect is performed, the position of the user character PB is adjusted when a directional operation input is performed. Further, the falling speed due to gravity becomes slower depending on the elapsed time after the preliminary operation is started. After the charge completion effect is performed, the user character PB does not fall due to gravity and remains at the current position on the wall surface. Note that after the charge completion effect is performed, the user character PB does not need to move on the wall surface even if a directional operation input is performed. Further, after the charge completion effect is performed, the user character PB may move slightly downward due to the influence of gravity. After step S52, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 31 is ended.

On the other hand, if the long press flag is OFF, in step S53, the processor 81 determines whether the jump button has been released. If the jump button is released, the processor 81 determines YES in step S53. If the determination in step S53 is YES, then the process of step S54 is performed. If the determination in step S53 is NO, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 31 is ended.

In step S54, the processor 81 performs normal jump processing on the wall. When the normal jump process on the wall is started in response to the determination of YES in step S53, the normal jump process on the wall enters the jumping state, and in the next processing loop, the determination in step S41 is YES. It is determined that Therefore, the normal jump process on the wall is executed for a plurality of frame times. As a result, the user character PB is displayed jumping on the wall. Specifically, the user character PB moves upward by a predetermined distance along the wall surface or temporarily away from the wall surface. The process of step S54 is executed when the user character PB is on the wall and the jump button is pressed and released after a short period of time. That is, if the jump button is released before the long press of the jump button is detected, the process of step S54 is executed, and the user character PB jumps along the wall surface or temporarily away from the wall surface. Ru. If the process of step S54 is performed when the user character PB is on the boundary between the area 201 in the first state and another area, the user character PB may jump across the boundary; The height is lower than the height at which the user character PB jumps across the boundary in the wall climbing process in step S51. Also, when the jump button is pressed while the user character PB is on the wall, if the second direction condition is satisfied, the third jump process is performed, but if the second direction condition is not satisfied, , a normal jump process on the wall is performed in step S54. In the third jump process, the user character PB immediately jumps in the direction away from the wall as described above, but in the normal jump process on the wall in step S54, the user character PB remains stuck on the wall or Temporarily move away from it and jump along the wall, then return to the wall again. Further, in step S54, when the jump button is pressed and a direction operation input that involves a direction change is performed, the process related to the direction change is performed in the same manner as in step S7. That is, when the user character PB is moving in the first direction, a direction operation input that causes the user character PB to move in the second direction is performed, and if the second direction condition is not satisfied, step The process of S54 is performed, and the user character PB is turned in the second direction over one or more frames. After step S54, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 31 is ended.

(Wall climbing process)
Next, details of the wall climbing process in step S51 in FIG. 31 will be explained. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the wall climbing process in step S51.

In step S61, the processor 81 determines whether the wall climbing flag is ON. The wall climbing flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S64, which will be described later, and is set to OFF by default. If the determination in step S61 is NO, then the process of step S62 is performed. If the determination in step S61 is YES, then the process of step S65 is performed.

In step S62, the processor 81 determines whether the second direction condition is satisfied. Here, the same determination as in step S31 above is made. That is, when the user character PB is located on the wall surface, it is determined whether or not there is a directional operation input in a direction away from the wall surface. If the determination in step S62 is YES, then the process of step S63 is performed. If the determination in step S62 is NO, then the process of step S64 is performed.

In step S63, the processor 81 performs third jump processing. Here, the same process as step S32 above is performed. After step S63, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 32 is ended. Note that when the third jump process is started in response to the determination of YES in step S62, a state in which the third jump process is in progress is entered, and in the next processing loop, it is determined to be YES in step S20. . Therefore, the third jump process is executed for a plurality of frame times (for example, until the user character P falls to the ground).

In step S64, the processor 81 sets the wall climbing flag to ON. After step S64, the process of step S65 is performed next.

The processes of steps S62 to S64 are executed only once when the long press of the jump button is released. When the long press on the jump button is released and a direction operation input that satisfies the second direction condition is being performed (step S62: YES), a third jump process is performed. As a result, the user character PB jumps in a direction away from the wall surface, and the processes after step S65 are not performed. On the other hand, if the second direction condition is not satisfied when the long press of the jump button is released (step S62: NO), the wall climbing flag is set to ON (step S64), and the processes from step S65 onward are performed. It will be done. While the wall climbing flag is set to ON, the processes from step S65 onwards are repeatedly performed.

In step S65, the processor 81 determines whether there is an upward direction operation input using the analog stick 32. Specifically, the processor 81 determines whether the upward component (y component) of the input vector of the analog stick 32 is a positive value. If the determination in step S65 is YES, then the process of step S66 is performed. If the determination in step S65 is NO, then the process of step S71 is performed.

In step S66, the processor 81 sets the movement speed of the user character PB according to the duration of the preliminary motion. Specifically, the processor 81 increases the movement speed as the duration of the preparatory action (the length of time the jump button is kept pressed) is longer. After the charge completion effect is performed, the second speed, which is the maximum speed, is set. Since the speed is set according to the duration of the preliminary motion before the jump button is released, the moving speed of the user character PB is maintained while the upward input continues. After step S66, the process of step S67 is performed next.

In step S67, the processor 81 moves the user character PB at the speed set in step S66. As a result, the user character PB starts moving if it has not yet started moving on the wall, and continues to move if it has already started moving on the wall. The direction of movement of the user character PB is set in accordance with the input direction of the analog stick 32. For example, when a charge completion effect is performed, the user character PB moves at the second speed. Further, when the charge completion effect is not performed, the user character PB moves at a speed corresponding to the duration of the preliminary movement. Note that when the input direction of the analog stick 32 changes, the moving direction of the user character PB is also changed in this step S67. Thereby, the moving direction of the user character PB can be changed during the wall climbing motion. After step S67, the process of step S68 is performed next.

In step S68, the processor 81 determines whether the user character PB has reached the boundary between the first state area 201 on the wall surface and another area. For example, if the user character PB reaches the boundary between the first state area 201 on the wall and the second state area 202 on the wall, YES is determined in step S68. Further, when the user character PB reaches the boundary between the area 201 in the first state on the wall surface and the area 203 in the initial state on the wall surface, YES is determined in step S68. Further, when the user character PB reaches the end of the wall surface (the boundary between the wall surface and a surface that is not a wall surface (for example, the upper surface 220 in FIG. 26)), the determination in step S68 is YES. If the determination in step S68 is YES, then the process of step S69 is performed. If the determination in step S68 is NO, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 32 is ended.

In step S69, the processor 81 performs a fourth jump process that causes the user character PB to perform a fourth jump motion. For example, when the charge completion effect is performed, the user character PB jumps vigorously from the boundary of the area 201 in the first state. The initial speed at this time is the second speed, which is the maximum speed. Further, the direction of the jump at this time corresponds to the input direction of the analog stick 32. Further, when the fourth jump action is performed, the user character PB is set to the attack influence reduction state for a predetermined time (for example, 40-50 frame time). In addition, if the long press of the jump button is released before the charge completion effect is performed, and the user character PB reaches the boundary, the user character PB jumps from the boundary (fourth jump action), and Set to attack effect reduction state. In this case, the user character P only jumps to a position lower than the highest point reached when the charge completion effect is performed. Note that if the speed corresponding to the time of the preliminary motion is less than a predetermined value, the user character PB may not jump from the boundary, and in this case, it is not necessary to set the attack influence reduction state. After step S69, the process of step S70 is performed next.

In step S70, the processor 81 sets the wall climbing flag to OFF. After step S70, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 32 is ended.

On the other hand, when the upward input is completed, in step S71, the processor 81 determines whether the user character PB has already started moving on the wall surface. Here, after the wall climbing flag is turned on, the process of step S67 is performed to determine whether the user character PB is already moving on the wall surface. If the determination in step S71 is YES, then the process of step S72 is performed. If the determination in step S71 is NO, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 32 is ended.

In step S72, the processor 81 performs a stop process to stop the wall climbing motion of the user character PB. As a result, the user character PB is decelerated and stopped after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. After step S72, the process of step S73 is performed next.

In step S73, the processor 81 sets the wall climbing flag to OFF. After step S73, the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 32 is ended. Note that when the jump button is pressed during the wall climbing operation, if a direction operation input that satisfies the second direction condition is performed, NO is determined in step S65. In this case, in step S72, the third jump process is performed, and the user character PB performs a third jump motion in the direction away from the wall.

Note that the above processing is merely an example, and for example, the threshold value for determination used in each step may be changed, or the order of each step may be changed. Furthermore, another step may be added to the above steps, or some of the above steps may be omitted.

As described above, if the jump button is pressed while the user character PB is in a hidden state on the ground (step S23: YES), if the speed condition and the first direction condition are satisfied, the second jump process is performed. is performed (step S28). If at least one of the speed condition and the first direction condition is not satisfied, a first jump process is performed (step S27). The speed condition is likely to be satisfied when the user character PB is moving at a high speed during a predetermined period immediately before the jump button is pressed. Specifically, the speed condition is satisfied when the user character PB is moving at a speed faster than the first threshold. Further, the first direction condition is such that when the user character PB is moving in the first direction and a direction operation input that causes the user character PB to move in the second direction is performed, the first direction is This condition is likely to be satisfied when the difference from the second direction is large. Specifically, the first direction condition is satisfied when the difference between the first direction and the second direction is greater than the second threshold. When the second jump process is performed, the user character PB completes the direction change in the second direction and jumps earlier than when the first jump process is performed. Further, when the second jump process is performed, the moving speed of the user character PB after the direction change is relatively faster than when the first jump process is performed.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user character PB is moving at a high speed, the direction can be quickly changed by the second jump motion. Thereby, the operability of the user character PB can be improved. Since the second jumping motion is performed when the user character PB is moving at high speed and involves a large change in direction, it is possible to encourage the user character PB, which is in a latent state, to actively move. For example, it is possible to make the user character PB move toward the enemy character at high speed while making it easier to avoid attacks from the enemy character, and by making the user character perform a variety of movements, the interest of the game can be improved. I can do it. Furthermore, since the second jumping action is performed when the user character PB is exposed by jumping, it is possible to prevent the user character PB from gaining too much of an advantage, and it is possible to maintain and improve the interest of the game. can.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the second jumping action is performed, the user character PB enters the attack influence reduction state. In the attack influence reduction state, the disadvantageous influence when the user character PB is attacked by the enemy character EC is suppressed. Thereby, it is possible to motivate the user to perform the second jumping motion. Since the attack influence reduction state lasts only for a short time when the second jumping action is performed, it is possible to prevent the user character PB from gaining too much of an advantage.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the second jumping motion is performed continuously within a predetermined period of time, the movement speed of the user character PB after the direction change is slower than when the second jumping motion is not performed continuously. That is, if the second jump action is performed, the user character PB moves at the first speed after the direction change, and if the second jump action is performed again within the predetermined time, the user character PB moves at the first speed after the direction change. The second speed is slower than the first speed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user character PB from becoming too advantageous.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the jump button is pressed while the user character PB is on the wall (the jump button is pressed briefly) (step S22: YES), if the second direction condition is satisfied, , a third jump process is performed in which the user character PB jumps in a direction away from the wall surface (step S32). In the third jump process, even if the user character PB is moving in the first direction, the user character PB immediately changes direction and jumps in a direction away from the wall surface. As a result, even when the user character PB is on a wall, it can be made to quickly jump away from the wall, making it easier to avoid attacks from enemy characters, for example.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, even if the difference between the first direction and the second direction is 90 degrees, the first direction condition is satisfied and the second jump process is performed. That is, even if a directional operation input is performed along with the jump button in a direction in which the user character PB moves directly sideways with respect to the direction of movement, the second jump process is performed. This allows you to instantly change direction to the side.

Note that the faster the movement speed of the user character PB during the predetermined period immediately before the jump button is pressed, the smaller the difference between the first direction and the second direction for satisfying the first direction condition may be.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, if the jump button is held down while the user character PB is on the wall, a preliminary action is performed during the long press (step S47), and in response to the release of the jump button, , a wall climbing motion is performed (step S51). During the wall climbing motion, while the upward input continues, the user character PB continues to move on the wall surface at a speed corresponding to the duration of the preliminary motion (steps S66, S67). If the preliminary motion has been performed for a predetermined period of time, when the user character PB reaches the boundary of the first state area 201 on the wall surface, the user character PB performs a fourth jump motion from the boundary (step S69). .

Thereby, the user character PB can be caused to make a large jump beyond the boundary with the area 201 in the first state on the wall surface. It is possible to diversify the movement of the user character on the wall surface and improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, if a directional operation input is made while the user character PB is performing a preliminary motion, the position of the user character PB on the wall is adjusted in accordance with the directional operation input (step S52). Specifically, the movement speed of the user character PB when the directional operation input is performed becomes slower depending on the time since the preliminary movement is started. Thereby, the starting position of the wall climbing motion can be adjusted. Furthermore, since the movement speed of the user character PB is slow during the preliminary motion, the user can easily adjust the position of the user character PB.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the long press of the jump button ends, the user character PB continues to move on the first state area 201 on the wall surface while the upward direction operation input continues (step S67). , when the upward direction operation input ends, the movement also ends (step S71). Further, while the upward direction operation input continues, the moving speed of the user character PB is maintained (step S66). Thereby, after the wall climbing motion has started, the wall climbing motion can be continued or ended. In addition, by continuing to input the upward direction operation, the moving speed of the user character PB can be maintained up to the boundary of the area 201 in the first state, and the user character PB can jump from the boundary while maintaining the speed. can be done. This allows the user character PB to jump from the boundary.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the moving direction of the user character PB is changed during the wall climbing motion according to the direction operation input (step S67). If the direction operation input satisfies the predetermined condition, the movement of the user character PB is stopped (step S72). Specifically, if there is no upward input (step S65: NO), the movement of the user character PB by the wall climbing motion is stopped. Thereby, the moving direction of the user character PB can be changed or stopped by inputting a direction operation while climbing the wall.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when moving the user character PB in the first state area 201 in response to a directional operation input, the user character PB is set to the first display mode with low visibility, and the user character PB is made to perform a preliminary motion. During this period, the display is displayed in a second display mode (preliminary operation mode) that has higher visibility than the first display mode. For this reason, during the preliminary motion, the user is more likely to be seen by other users and is more likely to be attacked by an opponent. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user from gaining too much of an advantage over the opponent due to the wall climbing motion, and it is possible to maintain the balance of the game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the height of the jump of the user character PB varies depending on the time of the preliminary motion. Specifically, the moving speed of the user character PB during the wall climbing action increases according to the time of the preliminary action, and the speed when the user character PB reaches the boundary of the region 201 in the first state becomes faster. Therefore, as a result, the longer the preliminary motion time, the higher the height of the jump when the user character PB crosses the boundary. Thereby, the longer the preliminary motion, the higher the user character PB can jump.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the user character PB is on the wall and no directional operation input is performed, the user character PB automatically moves downward in the virtual space due to gravity. If a preliminary operation is being performed, this automatic downward movement is suppressed (step S52). Thereby, the position of the user character PB on the wall surface can be maintained during the preliminary motion, and convenience can be improved.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the user character PB reaches the boundary of the area 201 in the first state by climbing the wall and performs the fourth jumping action, the user character PB enters the attack influence reduction state (step S69 ). In the attack influence reduction state, the disadvantageous influence when the user character PB is attacked by the enemy character EC is suppressed. Thereby, it is possible to motivate the user to perform the wall climbing motion. Since the attack influence reduction state lasts only for a short time when the fourth jump action is performed, it is possible to prevent the user character PB from gaining too much of an advantage.

Further, in this embodiment, during the preliminary motion, if the jump button is released and a direction operation input that satisfies the second direction condition is performed, a third jump motion is performed (step S63). Also, when the jump button is pressed and a direction operation input that satisfies the second direction condition is performed during the wall climbing motion, the third jump motion is also performed. This allows the user character PB to jump in a direction away from the wall surface if a predetermined operation input is made during the preliminary motion or during the wall climbing motion.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the movement speed when the user character PB moves on the wall surface by climbing the wall is faster than the movement speed when the user character PB moves on the wall surface in response to a directional operation input. can do. Thereby, it is possible to promote the movement of the user character PB by climbing the wall, and it is possible to give variation to the movement of the user character PB on the wall surface, thereby improving the interest of the game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the user character PB moves on the wall surface in response to a directional operation input, the user character PB does not move beyond the area 201 in the first state on the wall surface, and the user character PB When the user character PB moves on the wall by climbing the wall, the user character PB jumps beyond the first state area 201 on the wall. This allows variation in the movement of the user character PB on the wall surface.

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Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to what has been described above, and the following modifications may be made.

For example, in the above embodiment, when the second jump action is performed, the user character immediately changes direction and the speed after the direction change is made relatively high, and when the first jump action is performed, the user character is made to change direction for a predetermined period of time. At the same time, the user character's direction was changed and the speed after the direction change was made relatively slow. As a result, when the second jump action is performed, the user character is caused to change direction and jump more quickly than when the first jump action is performed. In other embodiments, for example, if a first jumping action is performed, the jumping action is performed with a change of direction over a first period of time, and if a second jumping action is performed, a second period of time shorter than the first time is used. A jumping motion may be performed along with a change of direction over time. In this way, when the second jump action is performed, the time until the direction change may be shorter than when the first jump action is performed. Further, for example, when a first jump action is performed, the initial speed of the user character after the direction change is the first speed, and when a second jump action is performed, the initial speed of the user character after the direction change is the first speed. The second speed may be higher than the second speed. Furthermore, when a first jump action is performed, the user character is accelerated at a first acceleration after the direction change, and when a second jump action is performed, the user character is accelerated at a second acceleration greater than the first acceleration after the direction change. It may be accelerated. In this way, when the second jump action is performed, the movement speed of the user character after the direction change may be faster than when the first jump action is performed.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when a jump button is input, it is determined whether the first direction condition is satisfied based on past direction operation inputs from the input time point and direction operation inputs at the input time point. It was judged. In another embodiment, when a jump button is input, it is determined whether or not the first direction condition is satisfied based on past direction operation inputs from the input time point and directional operation inputs after the input time point. may be determined. Furthermore, when a jump button is input, it may be determined whether the first direction condition is satisfied based on the direction operation input at the time of the input and the direction operation input after the input time. . That is, after inputting the jump button, it may be determined whether or not there is a direction operation input in a direction different from the movement direction, and if the determination result is affirmative, the second jump operation may be performed.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not to perform the second jump action based on the moving speed and moving direction of the user character during a predetermined period in the past from the time when the jump button was input. The predetermined period may be one frame time at the time when the jump button is input.

In addition, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is an input of the jump button, and if there is an input of the jump button, it is determined whether the speed condition is satisfied, and based on the direction operation input at that time. It was determined whether the first direction condition was satisfied. In other embodiments, the order of these determinations may be changed as appropriate. For example, it is determined whether or not a direction operation input that satisfies the first direction condition is performed, and if the determination result is affirmative, it is determined whether or not there is a jump button input, and whether or not the speed condition is satisfied. Good too.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, when the user character P is on the ground (parallel to the XZ plane or a surface less than a predetermined angle), the second jump action is performed, and when the user character P is on the wall, the third jump action is performed, No matter which jumping action was performed, the movement speed of the user character P after the direction change was maintained at the movement speed before the direction change. In other embodiments, the moving speed of the user character P after the direction change does not depend on the moving speed before the direction change, and may be constant. In this case, the movement speed after the direction change is constant only when the user character P is on the wall, and the constant speed may be the same as the second speed or faster than the second speed. , may be slower than the second speed. On the other hand, when the user character P is on the ground, it may depend on the moving speed before changing direction.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the ground object 200 and the top surface 220 that are parallel to the XZ plane exist in the virtual space, and the wall object 210 that is perpendicular to the XZ plane exists. In other embodiments, various surfaces of the terrain object may be arranged in addition to these, and each surface of the terrain object may be changed to the first state or the second state by the user's operation input. The terrain object may include a wall surface whose angle with the XZ plane is a predetermined value (for example, 60 degrees) or more, and the user character may perform the wall-climbing motion on the wall surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the long press of the jump button is released, the wall climbing operation continues while the upward direction operation input continues. In another embodiment, the wall climbing motion is started in response to the release of the long press of the jump button, and the user character moves to the boundary of the first state area 201 on the wall surface even without a directional operation input. Good too.

Further, in the above embodiment, the speed corresponding to the time of the preliminary movement is maintained during the wall climbing operation, but in other embodiments, the moving speed during the wall climbing operation may be changed. For example, the user character may be accelerated while climbing a wall. In this case, the longer the preparatory motion, the greater the acceleration during the wall climbing motion.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the user character PB enters the hidden state by diving into the liquid, and changes to the exposed state by jumping the user character PB. The state of the user character is not limited to this, and the user character may change between a latent state and a non-latent state. The hidden state is not limited to a state submerged in liquid as long as it is difficult to be seen by other users.

Further, in the above embodiment, the user character is set to a special state while a predetermined operation input continues, but in other embodiments, the user character is set to a special state even if a predetermined operation input is not continued. may be set to . For example, when the user character is located on the first state area 201, the user character may be set to a special state.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the second jump process and the third jump process are performed, the direction change is immediately completed and the user character enters the attack influence reduced state. In other words, if the user character is moving in the first direction and the jump button is pressed and a directional operation input is performed that causes the user character to change direction in the second direction, the speed will be increased in the first direction over a certain amount of time. Without decreasing it, it was immediately set to "0" and moved in the second direction. In another embodiment, when the second jump process and/or the third jump process is performed, the speed is reduced in the first direction over a certain amount of time, while the user character is set in an attack effect reduction state. Good too. That is, in other embodiments, when the second jump process is performed, the user character is set to the attack effect reduction state without immediately changing direction, and when the first jump process is performed, the user character is immediately changed direction. The conversion may not be performed and the user character may not be set to the attack influence reduction state.

Further, the processing according to the above flowchart is just an example, and for example, a part of the jump processing may be executed in the wall climbing process, or a part of the wall climbing process may be executed in the jumping process. For example, processing on the wall and processing on the ground may be separated, and the processing on the wall may be branched to the third jump processing, or the processing on the ground may be branched to the third jump processing. It is also possible to branch to two-jump processing. In this way, the jump process shown in FIG. 30 and the wall climbing process shown in FIG. 31 may be distributed into several processes.

Further, in the above embodiment, a multiplayer game is played by a plurality of users, but in other embodiments, the game may be played by a single user. In this case, the enemy character is controlled by the CPU. Further, the game described above is merely an example, and the control of the character described above may be applied to other games other than the illustrated game.

Further, the game program may be executed on any other information processing device (for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a server, etc.). Further, the game program may be executed in an information processing system configured by a plurality of devices. The processing described above may be executed in a distributed manner by a plurality of devices.

Moreover, the configurations according to the above embodiment and its modifications can be arbitrarily combined as long as they do not contradict each other. Furthermore, the above description is merely an illustration of the present invention, and various improvements and modifications may be made.

1 Game system 2 Main device 3 Left controller 4 Right controller 200 Ground object 201 First state area 202 Second state area 203 Initial state area 210 Wall object

Claims (16)

An information processing program for causing a computer to execute game processing related to a game played in a three-dimensional virtual space including at least a terrain object, the computer comprising:
Area changing means for changing a specified area of the terrain object to a first state in response to a first operation input by a user;
a first movement control means for moving a user character in a region of the wall surface of the terrain object that is in the first state based on a directional operation input by the user;
Preliminary motion control means for causing the user character to perform a preliminary motion while the second operation input by the user continues when the user character is on the wall surface in the first state;
A second operation for moving the user character, which has been performing the preliminary movement, on the wall surface in the first state in a predetermined direction including at least an upward component, on the condition that at least the second operation input is completed. a movement control means;
enemy character control means for controlling an enemy character in the virtual space;
an attack means for causing the enemy character to perform an attack that has a disadvantageous effect on the user character in the game;
When the user character reaches a boundary between the wall surface in the first state and an area in the virtual space that is different from the wall surface in the first state due to movement by the second movement control means, functioning as a suppressing means for suppressing the disadvantageous effects caused by the attack;
The information processing program causes the user character to jump from the boundary when the user character reaches the boundary as a result of movement by the second movement control means. If the directional operation input is received while the user character is making the preliminary motion, a position adjustment means adjusts the position of the user character on the wall surface in the first state in accordance with the directional operation input. 2. The information processing program according to claim 1, further causing the computer to function as . 3. The information processing program according to claim 2, wherein the moving speed of the user character by the position adjustment means is slower than the moving speed of the user character by the first movement control means. The second movement control means moves the user character on the wall surface in the first state while the directional operation input continues after the second operation input ends. The information processing program described in any of the above. The second movement control means
changing the moving direction of the user character in response to the directional operation input;
5. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein the information processing program stops movement of the user character when the directional operation input satisfies a predetermined condition. The first movement control means moves the user character in a first display mode,
6. The preparatory motion control means, while causing the user character to perform the preparatory motion, displays the user character in a second display mode having higher visibility than the first display mode. The information processing program described in any of the above. 7. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein the height of the jump of the user character varies depending on the time of the preliminary motion. 8. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein the movement speed of the user character by the second movement control means differs depending on the time of the preliminary movement. 9. The second movement control means maintains the movement speed of the user character according to the time of the preparatory movement while the directional operation input continues after the second operation input ends. The information processing program described. third movement control means for automatically moving the user character downward in the virtual space when the user character is on the wall surface in the first state and the direction operation input is not performed; make your computer more functional,
10. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein the preliminary motion control means suppresses movement by the third movement control means when the user character is caused to perform the preliminary motion. If a third operation input by the user is made while the user character is performing the preliminary movement or during movement by the second movement control means, the user character is moved in a direction away from the wall surface. The information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further causing the computer to function as jump control means for causing a jump toward. 12. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein the user character moves faster when moving using the second movement controlling means than when moving using the first moving controlling means. When the user character reaches the boundary due to movement by the second movement control means, the user character crosses the boundary and jumps,
When the user character reaches the boundary due to movement by the first movement control means, even if the user character jumps beyond the boundary, the height of the jump is higher than the jump due to movement by the second movement control means. The information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the information processing program has a low value. An information processing device that executes game processing regarding a game played in a three-dimensional virtual space including at least a terrain object,
Area changing means for changing a specified area of the terrain object to a first state in response to a first operation input by a user;
a first movement control means for moving a user character in a region of the wall surface of the terrain object that is in the first state based on a directional operation input by the user;
Preliminary motion control means for causing the user character to perform a preliminary motion while the second operation input by the user continues when the user character is on the wall surface in the first state;
A second operation for moving the user character, which has been performing the preliminary movement, on the wall surface in the first state in a predetermined direction including at least an upward component, on the condition that at least the second operation input is completed. a movement control means;
enemy character control means for controlling an enemy character in the virtual space;
an attack means for causing the enemy character to perform an attack that has a disadvantageous effect on the user character in the game;
When the user character reaches a boundary between the wall surface in the first state and an area in the virtual space that is different from the wall surface in the first state due to movement by the second movement control means, suppressing means for suppressing the disadvantageous influence caused by the attack,
The information processing device causes the user character to jump from the boundary when the user character reaches the boundary as a result of movement by the second movement control means. An information processing system that executes game processing related to a game played in a three-dimensional virtual space including at least a terrain object,
Area changing means for changing a specified area of the terrain object to a first state in response to a first operation input by a user;
a first movement control means for moving a user character in a region of the wall surface of the terrain object that is in the first state based on a directional operation input by the user;
Preliminary motion control means for causing the user character to perform a preliminary motion while the second operation input by the user continues when the user character is on the wall surface in the first state;
A second operation for moving the user character, which has been performing the preliminary movement, on the wall surface in the first state in a predetermined direction including at least an upward component, on the condition that at least the second operation input is completed. a movement control means;
enemy character control means for controlling an enemy character in the virtual space;
an attack means for causing the enemy character to perform an attack that has a disadvantageous effect on the user character in the game;
When the user character reaches a boundary between the wall surface in the first state and an area in the virtual space that is different from the wall surface in the first state due to movement by the second movement control means, suppressing means for suppressing the disadvantageous influence caused by the attack,
When the user character reaches the boundary as a result of movement by the second movement control means, the information processing system causes the user character to jump from the boundary. An information processing method performed in an information processing system that executes game processing regarding a game played in a three-dimensional virtual space including at least a terrain object, the method comprising:
an area changing step of changing a specified area of the terrain object to a first state in response to a first operation input by a user;
a first movement control step of moving the user character in a region of the wall surface of the terrain object that is in the first state based on a directional operation input by the user;
a preliminary motion control step of causing the user character to perform a preliminary motion while the second operation input by the user continues, when the user character is on the wall surface in the first state;
A second operation for moving the user character, which has been performing the preliminary movement, on the wall surface in the first state in a predetermined direction including at least an upward component, on the condition that at least the second operation input is completed. a movement control step;
an enemy character control step of controlling an enemy character in the virtual space;
an attack step of causing the enemy character to perform an attack that has a disadvantageous effect on the user character in the game;
When the user character reaches the boundary between the wall surface in the first state and a region in the virtual space different from the wall surface in the first state due to the movement in the second movement control step, the user character a suppressing step of suppressing the adverse effect caused by the attack,
When the user character reaches the boundary as a result of movement in the second movement control step, the information processing method causes the user character to jump from the boundary.

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