Game control method and recording medium

Abstract

A method of controlling a fighting game is provided by a controller of a game terminal including the controller and a touch screen panel. The controller receives a selection of any one from among a plurality of avatars through the touch screen panel, receives, from a game management server, information on an avatar technique set including a plurality of technique that is set by other player corresponding to the selected avatar, and starts a match-up between a character corresponding to a player of the game terminal and the selected avatar. The controller repeatedly performs a process including selecting any one technique from among the plurality of techniques included in the avatar technique set and actuating the selected technique on the character.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001](a) Field[0002]The present invention generally relates to a game control method and a recording medium.[0003](b) Description of the Related Art[0004]Recently, game applications for terminals that use a touch screen panel as an input device are provided. Smart phones or tablets are examples of these terminals. The terminals access an application store, and download the game application from the application store. The terminals install the game application and execute the game application to perform a game of the game application.[0005]A fighting game is a video game where the player controls an on-screen character and engages in close fight with an opponent character. A player of the fighting game can use techniques such as attacking, blocking, counter-attacking, and chaining together sequences of attacks. A conventional fighting game allows the player to execute various techniques by performing specific button combinations. However, it is difficult for the player to ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method for controlling a video game character in a virtual match-up with another character. The method involves using different techniques to increase or decrease the character's stamina, which is a measure of their strength. By selecting the appropriate technique based on the remaining amount of stamina, the player can control the character's actions more effectively. Additionally, the method allows the player to select a specific task to complete during the match-up, and earn a profit for achieving that task. The technical effects of this method include increasing the difficulty of the game and giving the player more control over their character's actions.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is difficult for the player to use the specific button combinations in the terminal using the touch screen panel.

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