JP7680680B2 - Game program and game device - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a game program and a game device.

Among game programs, there are fighting games in which a player controls a player character to fight against characters controlled by other players or a computer. In fighting games, a directional control device is used to control the movement of the character, and attack buttons are used to perform attack operations with the character. The fighting game device in Patent Document 1 is provided with a button dedicated to the turning operation to make the character turn backwards.

JP 2005-73927 A

However, it is not always possible to provide dedicated buttons on the controllers used in game devices.

The objective of this invention is to enable a character to turn backwards without having to provide a dedicated button.

A first aspect includes a computer comprising:
a game progression unit that causes a player character to move in a virtual space in response to an operation by a player;
a character control unit for controlling a plurality of characters other than a player character, the character control unit being arranged in the virtual space;
Function as a
the player character is movable in a forward direction, which is a front side, and a backward direction, which is a rear side, in the virtual space;
The game progression unit is a game program that, when the characters are positioned on the front and rear sides of the player character, causes the player character to turn backward when a predetermined operation including an operation to move the player character backward is input.

In a first aspect,
When an operation to move the player character backward is input, the player character is moved backward without turning around,
When a predetermined operation including an operation for moving the player character backward is input, the player character may be caused to turn around and move backward.

In a first aspect,
The predetermined operation may be an operation of moving the player character backward for a predetermined period of time or more.

In a first aspect,
The predetermined operation may be an operation for jumping the player character backward.

In a first aspect,
The predetermined operation may be an operation of continuously inputting an operation for moving the player character backward a plurality of times.

In a first aspect,
When the character disposed in front of the player character reaches a predetermined state, the player character may be caused to turn around backward.

A second aspect is a storage unit that stores the program of the above aspect,
A control unit that executes the game program;
It is a game device equipped with the above.

According to this disclosure, it is possible to make a character turn backwards without providing a dedicated button.

FIG. 13 shows a game screen when there is one enemy character. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a controller. FIG. 13 shows a game screen when there are two enemy characters. 11A to 11C are diagrams showing the movement of a player character when a predetermined operation is input. 11A to 11C are diagrams showing the movement of a player character when a predetermined operation is input. 13A to 13C are diagrams illustrating the actions of a player character when an enemy character is in a predetermined state.

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a game program and a game device will be described.

The game according to this game program is carried out in a virtual space. The type of game is, for example, a fighting game in which a player character C1 and an enemy character C2 fight each other in a combat match (see Figure 1).

In a fighting game, a ground G is set in the virtual space, and the player character C1 and enemy character C2 fight on the ground G. In a one-on-one fighting game, victory or defeat is decided when the vitality value of either the player character C1 or the enemy character C2 reaches zero. In a one-on-two fighting game, victory or defeat is decided when the vitality value of either the player character C1 or the multiple enemy characters C2 and C3 reaches zero.

Configuration of the Game Device
Hardware Configuration
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device 5. The game device 5 executes a predetermined game based on a user's operation. The game device 5 has a display 61, a speaker 62, and a controller 63 either externally connected or built-in.

The game device 5 may be a commercially available device such as a personal computer, PlayStation (registered trademark), XBox (registered trademark), PlayStation Vita (registered trademark), or Nintendo Switch (registered trademark).

In the game device 5, the game progresses based on the installed game program and game data. Game devices 5 can also communicate data with each other using a communication network (not shown) or a short-range wireless communication device (not shown).

The game device 5 has a network interface 51, a graphics processing unit 52, an audio processing unit 53, an operation unit 54, a memory unit 55, and a control unit 56. The network interface 51, the graphics processing unit 52, the audio processing unit 53, the operation unit 54, and the memory unit 55 are electrically connected to the control unit 56 via a bus 59.

The network interface 51 is communicatively connected to the communication network to transmit and receive various data, for example, between other game devices 5 and external server devices (not shown).

The graphics processing unit 52 renders game images including the player character and various objects in the virtual space in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 56. The graphics processing unit 52 is connected to a display 61 (e.g., a liquid crystal display). The game images rendered in a moving image format are displayed on the display 61 as a game screen.

The audio processing unit 53 is connected to the speaker 62. The audio processing unit 53 plays digital game audio according to instructions from the control unit 56. Specifically, the audio processing unit 53 converts the audio data output by the control unit 56 into an analog signal and outputs it to the speaker 62.

The audio processing unit 53 is configured to be capable of multi-channel audio output in order to reproduce three-dimensional sound. Accordingly, a plurality of speakers 62 are connected to the game device 5. These speakers 62 may be positioned to the left and right, in front and behind, above, etc., of a listener (e.g., a game player) in order to reproduce three-dimensional sound.

The operation unit 54 is connected to the controller 63. The operation unit 54 transmits and receives signals to and from the controller 63. The game player inputs signals (commands, data, etc.) to the game device 5 by operating various controls such as buttons on the controller 63.

The controller 63 includes a direction operator 631 and an action operator 632 as operators (see Figure 3).

The directional controls 631 of the controller 63 are configured to allow input of up, down, left and right directions. Two directional controls 631 are arranged on the left side of the controller 63. The directional control 631 arranged on the upper side is a cross key, and the directional control 631 arranged on the lower side is a stick. By pressing the cross key in the up, down, left and right directions, up, down, left and right commands can be input to the game device 5. By tilting the stick in the up, down, left and right directions, up, down, left and right commands can be input to the game device 5.

The action operator 632 of the controller 63 is composed of a push button or the like. By pressing the action operator 632, a command that is preset for each action operator 632 can be input to the game device 5. The controller 63 is also provided with a display 61.

The storage unit 55 is composed of a HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, etc. The storage unit 55 stores game data, various programs including game programs, etc. Examples of game data include game media and user account information.

The control unit 56 controls the operation of the game device 5. The control unit 56 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory. The semiconductor memory stores programs and data for operating the CPU.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 56>
The control unit 56 executes the game program, thereby functioning as a game progression unit 561 and an enemy character control unit 562 as a character control unit (see FIG. 2).

-Game Progression Section 561-
The game progression unit 561 moves the player character C1 in the virtual space in response to operations by a user (here, a game player). The game progression unit 561 also moves non-player characters and predetermined objects (e.g., vehicles, etc.) in the virtual space.

The game progression unit 561 controls the actions of non-player characters and predetermined objects, for example, using AI (artificial intelligence). The game progression unit 561 progresses the game in accordance with the actions of the player character C1 and non-player characters.

In this game program, the player character C1 is assigned a front side and a rear side. In this game, during a match, the player character C1 faces either left or right on the display screen (game screen).

In this game, when the player character C1 faces to the right (left) of the display screen, the right side (left side) of the player character C1 becomes the front side of the player character C1. Also, when the player character C1 faces to the right (left) of the display screen, the left side (right side) of the player character C1 becomes the rear side.

In the following, the direction in front of the player character C1 may be referred to as the "front direction", and the direction behind it as the "back direction". In other words, when the player character C1 is facing to the right of the display screen during a battle, the right direction (left direction) is the front direction (back direction). Also, when the player character C1 is facing to the left of the display screen, the left direction (right direction) is the front direction (back direction). In the following, the "front direction" of the player character C1 may be referred to as the front, and the "back direction" as the back.

In this game, a vitality value is set for the player character C1. The "vitality value" here is a parameter that causes the player character C1 to enter a defeated state when the vitality value reaches 0. The "defeat state" here refers to a state in which the player character C1 is no longer able to interfere with other characters. When the player character C1 enters a defeated state, the user loses the fighting game.

In this game program, the game progression unit 561 acquires information about enemy characters C2 and C3. In this game, the information acquired by the game progression unit 561 is the position information of enemy characters C2 and C3 in virtual space, information indicating their status, vitality values, etc.

<Movement of Player Character C1>
Here, we will explain the actions that the game progression unit 561 makes the player character C1 perform in response to user operations.

Figures 3 to 7 are diagrams showing the display screen (game screen) displayed on the display 61. The up/down and left/right directions of the display screen are defined and explained using the up/down and left/right arrows shown in Figures 3 to 7.

In this game, the player character C1 and enemy characters C2 and C3 are placed in a virtual space. As will be described later, the player character C1 and enemy characters C2 and C3 are set to perform similar actions and be in similar states.

The game progression unit 561 moves the player character C1 placed in the virtual space in response to the user's operation of the directional control 631. The game progression unit 561 changes the position information of the moved player character C1.

In this game program, the player character C1 may move forward or backward. In this game, when the user inputs the front direction (backward direction) of the directional control 631, the player character C1 moves forward (backward).

In this game program, the player character C1 may run forward or backward. "Running" here means that the player character C1 moves a predetermined distance forward or backward on the ground G in the virtual space.

In this game, the user inputs the forward (backward) direction of the directional control 631 multiple times in succession, causing the player character C1 to run forward (backward). Hereinafter, the player character C1 running forward may be referred to as a "dash" and running backward as a "backstep."

In this game program, the player character C1 may jump. Here, "jumping" means that in the virtual space, the player character C1 moves upward from the ground G to the highest point, and then moves downward from the highest point to the ground G. In this game, the user inputs the upward direction of the directional control 631, causing the player character C1 to jump.

In this game program, the player character C1 may make a jumping movement. A "jumping movement" here means that the player character C1 moves forward or backward while simultaneously jumping up or down. In this game, the user simultaneously inputs the upward and forward (backward) directions on the directional control 631, causing the player character C1 to jump forward (backward).

The game progression unit 561 moves the player character C1 placed in the virtual space in response to the user's operation of the action controller 632. The game progression unit 561 changes the state of the player character C1 in response to the action of the player character C1.

In this game program, the player character C1 may attack. An "attack" here means, for example, that the player character C1 performs a predetermined action such as a punch or kick. In this game, the user inputs action controls 632, causing the player character C1 to perform an attack corresponding to each action control 632.

In this game, the attacking player character C1 goes into an attacking state. The strength values of enemy characters C2 and C3 that are hit by the attack of player character C1 decrease. In this game, when the user inputs action controls 632, player character C1 performs an attack that corresponds to each action control 632.

In this game program, the player character C1 may guard. "Guarding" here refers to a state in which the loss of vitality value of the player character C1 when hit by an attack from an enemy character C2 or C3 is reduced or eliminated.

In this game, the player character C1 who is guarding will be in a guard state. In this game, if the user inputs the rear direction of the directional control 631, and the enemy character C2 is in an attacking state, the player character C1 will be in a guard state.

In this game, the player character C1 in the guard state is set not to move within the virtual space. In other words, if the user inputs the directional control 631 in the backward direction and the player character C1 is moving backwards, when the enemy character C2 goes into an attacking state, the player character C1 stops moving backwards and goes into a guard state.

In this game program, the player character C1 may use a special move. A "special move" here refers to a special attack that is generated when the user inputs a specific command. A "command" here refers to a predetermined operation that combines the direction operator 631 and the action operator 632. When the player character C1 is using a special move, it goes into an attacking state.

In this game, the input direction of the directional controller 631 related to special move commands is set to correspond to the up/down and front/back directions of the player character C1, rather than the up/down and left/right directions of the display screen during a battle. Therefore, the input direction of the directional controller 631 of the user inputting a special move command changes depending on whether the player character C1 is facing left or right on the display screen.

Specifically, suppose the command for the special move of player character C1 is set to input the backward direction of the directional control 631 for 40 frames, and then input the forward direction of the directional control 631 and the action control 632 simultaneously. In this case, if player character C1 is facing to the right (left), the user will input the left direction (right direction) of the directional control 631 for 40 frames, and then input the right direction (left direction) of the directional control 631 and the action control 632 simultaneously.

In this game, there are operations that change the input direction of the user's directional controller 631 depending on whether the player character C1 is facing left or right on the display screen during a battle. Specifically, these include operations to move the player character C1 forward or backward, operations to put the player character C1 in a guard state, and special move commands. For this reason, in this game program, it is important to the user whether the player character C1 is facing left or right on the display screen during a battle.

<Action of turning around backwards of player character C1>
In this game program, the player character C1 may turn around to face backward. Here, "turning around to face backward" means that the player character C1 turns around from its current orientation to face backward, and the front side and rear side of the player character C1 are switched in the virtual space.

Figure 4 shows a game screen on which the player character C1 and enemy characters C2 and C3 are positioned. Enemy character C2 is positioned in front of the player character C1, and enemy character C3 is positioned behind the player character C1. Enemy character C2 faces to the left, and enemy character C3 faces to the right. In other words, enemy characters C2 and C3 face in the direction of player character C1.

The game progression unit 561 acquires position information of the enemy characters C2 and C3. From the position information of the enemy characters C2 and C3, the game progression unit 561 determines whether the enemy characters C2 and C3 are located in front of or behind the player character C1.

The game progression unit 561 determines whether enemy characters C2, C3 are positioned on both the front and back sides of the player character C1. If the game progression unit 561 determines that enemy characters C2, C3 are positioned on both the front and back sides of the player character C1, it determines whether to turn the player character C1 backwards.

The game progression unit 561 determines whether or not to cause the player character C1 to turn backwards. The game progression unit 561 determines to cause the player character C1 to turn backwards when it determines that the user has input a "predetermined operation" or when the enemy character C2 in front of the player character C1 has entered a "predetermined state."

-Specified operation-
5 and 6 are diagrams showing the movement of the player character C1 when the user inputs a predetermined operation. The player character C1 is shown in solid lines after turning back and in dashed lines before turning back. When the user inputs the predetermined operation, the player character C1 at the dashed line position on the right turns back while moving to the solid line position on the left.

When the game progression unit 561 determines that the user has input a predetermined operation, it determines to turn the player character C1 backwards. In this game, the following three operations (A) to (C) are set as conditions for the game progression unit 561 to determine that the user has input a predetermined operation.

(A): An operation to move backwards for a predetermined period of time or more (B): An operation to backstep (C): An operation to jump backwards The game progression unit 561 determines to turn the player character C1 backwards on the condition that the user inputs any of the predetermined operations (A) to (C).

Here, we will explain the processing of the game progression unit 561 when the user inputs the specified operations (A) to (C).

(A): Operation of moving backward for a predetermined time or more The game progression unit 561 determines that a predetermined operation (A) has been input on the condition that the player character C1 has moved backward on the ground G for a predetermined time or more. In this example, the "predetermined time" is set to 10 frames. When the game progression unit 561 determines that a predetermined operation (A) has been input, it causes the player character C1 to turn backward (see FIG. 5).

In this game, when the user inputs the rearward direction of the directional control 631, the game progression unit 561 moves the player character C1 backwards. The game progression unit 561 continues to move the player character C backwards while the user continues to input the rearward direction of the directional control 631.

The game progression unit 561 compares the duration of the backward movement of the player character C1 with a predetermined time. If the duration of the backward movement of the player character C1 is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the game progression unit 561 determines that a predetermined operation has been input.

The game progression unit 561 determines that a predetermined operation has not been input if the player character C1 continues to move backwards for a predetermined time or less, even if the user continues to input a backward direction with the directional control 631. Specifically, this is the case when the player character C1 stops moving backwards, for example by entering a guard state, and the backward movement time of the player character C1 becomes equal to or less than the predetermined time.

(B): Operation of Backstepping The game progression unit 561 determines that a predetermined operation (B) has been input on the condition that the player character C1 has backstepped on the ground G. When it is determined that a predetermined operation (B) has been input, the game progression unit 561 causes the player character C1 to turn backwards (see FIG. 5 ).

In this game, when the user inputs the rear direction of the directional control 631 multiple times in succession (inputting an operation to move backward multiple times in succession), the game progression unit 561 causes the player character C1 to backstep. When the player character C1 backsteps, the game progression unit 561 causes the player character C1 to backstep and simultaneously turns around backwards.

(C): Operation of Jumping Backwards The game progression unit 561 determines that a predetermined operation (C) has been input on the condition that the player character C1 has jumped backwards. When the game progression unit 561 determines that a predetermined operation (C) has been input, it causes the player character C1 to turn backwards (see FIG. 6 ).

In this game, when the user simultaneously inputs the upward and backward directions of the directional control 631, the game progression unit 561 causes the player character C1 to jump backwards. When the player character C1 jumps, the game progression unit 561 causes the player character C1 to jump backwards and at the same time turns around backwards.

When an operation that moves the player character C1 backwards other than the predetermined operations (A) to (C) is input, the game progression unit 561 moves the player character C1 backwards without turning around.

-Predetermined state-
7 is a diagram showing an enemy character C2 positioned in front of the player character C1 in a predetermined state. The enemy character C2 is shown lying face up on the ground G. The enemy character C2 lying face up indicates that the enemy character C2 is in a defeated state.

The game progression unit 561 determines whether the enemy character C2, which is positioned in front of the player character C1, has reached a predetermined state. If the game progression unit 561 determines that the enemy character C2 has reached a predetermined state, it causes the player character C1 to turn backwards. In this game, a defeated state is set as the "predetermined state."

Here, we will explain the processing of the game progression unit 561 when the enemy character C2 enters a defeat state, which is a predetermined state.

The game progression unit 561 acquires the vitality values of the enemy characters C2 and C3. When the vitality value of the enemy character C2 positioned in front of the player character C1 reaches 0, the game progression unit 561 determines that the enemy character C2 is in a defeated state. When the game progression unit 561 determines that the enemy character C2 is in a defeated state, it causes the player character C1 to turn backwards.

- Enemy character control unit 562 -
The enemy character control unit 562 operates enemy characters C2 and C3 as multiple characters other than the player character C1 in a virtual space in response to, for example, an operation by AI (artificial intelligence) or a user different from the user of the player character C1 (see FIG. 1, FIG. 4 to FIG. 7). In this game, the enemy characters C2 and C3 face either left or right on the display screen (game screen) during a battle.

In this game, enemy characters C2 and C3 are assigned vitality values. When the vitality value reaches 0, enemy characters C2 and C3 are also defeated. When all enemy characters C2 and C3 placed in the virtual space are defeated, the user wins the fighting game.

The enemy character control unit 562 moves the enemy characters C2 and C3 placed in the virtual space. For example, the enemy characters C2 and C3 move in the virtual space in response to instructions from the AI. In other words, the enemy character control unit 562 changes the position information of the enemy characters C2 and C3 in the virtual space.

In this game program, enemy characters C2 and C3 may attack. The attacking enemy characters C2 and C3 enter an attacking state. If the player character C1 is hit by the attack of the enemy characters C2 and C3, the vitality value decreases.

In this game program, enemy characters C2 and C3 behave in the same manner as player character C1. When enemy characters C2 and C3 are operated by a user other than the user of player character C1, they are set up so that they can be operated by the controller 63 in the same manner as player character C1.

In this game program, the enemy character control unit 562 acquires information about the player character C1. In this game, the information acquired by the enemy character control unit 562 includes information about the player character C1's position in the virtual space, information indicating its status, its stamina value, etc.

Example of operation
When the game starts, the game progression unit 561 moves the player character C1 in response to the user's (here, the game player's) operation of the controller 63. The game progression unit 561 also moves objects such as non-player characters as necessary.

As the game progresses, a fight begins between the player character C1 and enemy characters C2 and C3. In this example, let's assume that at the start of the fight, enemy character C2 is positioned in front of player character C1, and enemy character C3 is positioned behind him (see Figure 4).

-Specified operation-
When the user inputs a predetermined operation, the game progression unit 561 performs the following processing.

(1) Obtaining position information of enemy character (2) Determining whether the user's operation is a predetermined operation or not (3) Turning the player character backward For example, assume that a player character C1 is placed in a virtual space. Assume that an enemy character C2 is placed in front of the player character C1, and an enemy character C3 is placed behind the player character C1. Under these assumptions, assume that the user (player) inputs a predetermined operation to the direction operator 631 of the controller 63.

The game progression unit 561 acquires position information of the enemy characters C2 and C3. Based on the acquired position information of the enemy characters C2 and C3, the game progression unit 561 determines whether or not an enemy character is located on both the front and rear sides of the player character C1. When enemy characters C2 and C3 are located on both the front and rear sides of the player character C1, the game progression unit 561 determines whether or not the user's input is a predetermined operation.

The game progression unit 561 determines whether or not the user has input any of the above-mentioned predetermined operations (A) to (C). If the game progression unit 561 determines that the user has input any of the predetermined operations (A) to (C), it causes the player character C1 to turn backwards.

-Predetermined state-
The game progression unit 561 performs the following processing depending on the state of the enemy character C2 positioned in front of the player character C1.

(1) Obtaining position information of the enemy character (2) Determining whether the enemy character is in a defeated state or not (3) Turning the player character backwards For example, assume that a player character C1 is placed in a virtual space. Assume that an enemy character C2 is placed in front of the player character C1, and an enemy character C3 is placed behind the player character C1. Assume that the player character C1 attacks the enemy character C2 in response to an instruction from the user. Assume that the strength value of the enemy character C2 becomes 0 as a result of this attack, causing the enemy character C2 to enter a defeated state.

The game progression unit 561 acquires position information of enemy characters C2 and C3. Based on the acquired position information of enemy characters C2 and C3, the game progression unit 561 determines whether or not enemy characters are located on both the front and rear sides of the player character C1. When enemy characters are located on both the front and rear sides of the player character C1, the game progression unit 561 determines whether or not enemy character C2 has reached a predetermined state.

The game progression unit 561 obtains the vitality value of the enemy character C2. When the vitality value of the enemy character C2 becomes 0, the game progression unit 561 determines that the enemy character C2 is in a defeated state. When the game progression unit 561 determines that the enemy character C2 is in a defeated state, it causes the player character C1 to turn backwards.

In summary, this is a game program that causes the computer (control unit 56) to function as a game progression unit 561 that operates the player character C1 in a virtual space in response to player operations, and an enemy character control unit 562 that operates multiple enemy characters C2, C3 other than the player character C1 and that are placed in the virtual space, the player character C1 can move forward, which is the front side, and backward, which is the rear side, in the virtual space, and the game progression unit 561 causes the player character C1 to turn backward when a predetermined operation is input, including an operation to move the player character C1 backward, when enemy characters C2, C3 are placed in front of and behind the player character.

Effects of this embodiment
In a conventional example, a dedicated button for turning the player character backward is provided on the controller. Therefore, there are cases where a dedicated button for turning the player character backward cannot be provided on the controller 63 due to a lack of available buttons on the action operator 632, etc. of the controller 63.

According to the game program of this embodiment, the player character C1 is caused to turn backwards by a predetermined operation of the direction control 631. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player character C1 to turn backwards without providing the controller 63 with a dedicated button for causing the player character C1 to turn backwards.

[Other embodiments]
Although the description has been given using a controller 63 having the display 61, the display 61 does not have to be provided on the controller 63. Anything that allows the user to view the game screen may be used.

The predetermined state of the enemy character C2 in which the player character C1 turns around backwards is defined as the defeated state, but the predetermined state may also be a state in which the enemy character C2 has disappeared from the virtual space. In short, it is sufficient that the enemy character C2 positioned in front of the player character C1 is in a state in which it cannot interfere with the player character C1.

The predetermined state may also be a state in which the enemy character C2 is a predetermined distance or more away from the player character C1 in the virtual space. For example, when the player character C1 or the enemy character C2 moves and the enemy character C2 moves away from the player character C1 by a predetermined distance or more, the player character C1 may be caused to turn around backwards. Also, when the player character C1 does not move and the enemy character C2 moves backwards and the enemy character C2 moves away from the player character C1 by a predetermined distance or more, the player character C1 may be caused to turn around backwards.

The game progression unit 561 may cause the player character C1 to turn backwards when there are no enemy characters C2, C3 in front of the player character C1. Specifically, this occurs when the player character C1 or enemy character C2 moves in the virtual space and the enemy characters C2, C3 are positioned behind the player character C1. The game progression unit 561 may cause the player character C1 to turn backwards when all enemy characters C2, C3 in the virtual space are positioned behind the player character C1.

If the user operates the directional control 631 in a backward direction when enemy character C2 in front of player character C1 goes into an attacking state, player character C1 goes into a guarding state. However, if the user operates the directional control 631 in a backward direction, player character C1 may also go into a guarding state when enemy character C3 in the rear of player character C1 goes into an attacking state.

In addition, when the enemy character C3 behind the player character C1 goes into an attacking state and the player character C1 goes into a guarding state, the player character C1 may turn back before going into the guarding state, or may go into the guarding state without turning back. In addition, if the player character C1 goes into the guarding state without turning back, the player character C1 may turn back after the guarding state is released.

The processing by this program may be performed by a server device to which the user device (game device 5) is connected, or may be shared between the user device and the server device. This is the form that is envisioned when this program is implemented as a game program for an online game.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of the present embodiment are exhibited. In addition, this embodiment can be combined with other embodiments, and other embodiments can be combined with each other as appropriate.

5. Gaming Devices
55 Storage section
56 Control Unit (Computer)
561 Game Progression Department
562 Enemy character control section (character control section)
C1 Player character
C2 Enemy character (character)
C3 Enemy character (character)

Claims (7)

Computer,
a game progression unit that causes a player character to move in a virtual space in response to an operation by a player;
a character control unit for controlling a plurality of characters other than a player character, the character control unit being arranged in the virtual space;
Function as a
the player character is movable in a forward direction, which is a front side, and a backward direction, which is a rear side, in the virtual space;
A game program in which, when the characters are positioned on the front and rear sides of the player character, the game progression unit causes the player character to turn backwards when a predetermined operation including an operation to move the player character backwards is input. In the game program of claim 1,
When an operation to move the player character backward is input, the player character is moved backward without turning around,
The game program further comprises: a game device for causing the player character to turn around and move backward when the predetermined operation is input. In the game program of claim 1,
The predetermined operation is an operation of moving the player character backward for a predetermined period of time or more. In the game program of claim 1,
The predetermined operation is an operation for causing the player character to jump backward. In the game program of claim 1,
The predetermined operation is an operation of inputting an operation for moving the player character backward a plurality of times in succession. 2. The game program according to claim 1, further comprising: a step of: causing the player character to turn around backward when the character disposed in front of the player character reaches a predetermined state. A storage unit storing a program according to any one of claims 1 to 6;
A control unit that executes the game program;
A game device comprising: