JP2001162040A - Video game device and recording medium storing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display control technique capable of changing the camera angle of an image and easily selecting the image in a video game device. SOLUTION: Marks 33-1, 33-2, 33-3 of operation buttons allocating camera angles are displayed in a screen, and the image is switched to the allocated camera angle when the operation button corresponding to the mark is depressed. The behavior of a character 31 or a displayed object is allocated to the mark, and each image is displayed by depressing the relevant operation button.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an effective technique for controlling display of an object displayed on a display means of a video game, in particular, a simulation game, by an input from an input means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this kind of simulation game,
Depending on the choice of the player's choice, the story branches and progresses, generally leading to a happy ending or a bat ending. The fields are romance with heterosexual characters, adventure on the field, breeding of creatures, fighting with enemy cattacutors Etc.

[0003] For example, in a love simulation game, conversations with a heterosexual character, actions such as dating, and gifts are effectively selected, and the love value of the heterosexual character is increased to fulfill the love. For these selections, options are displayed as appropriate on the screen during the stream, and the player selects a desired one from the options,
By evaluating the selection, the affection value of the opposite sex character is increased or decreased.

[0004]

However, in such a simulation game, although the story changes depending on the player's selection, the character or the like is an image displayed at a predetermined camera angle and is unsatisfactory.

[0005] In addition, since the selection operation of the option requires pressing a plurality of operation buttons of the controller in a predetermined order (for example, first move the cursor to the option with the direction key, and then press the determination operation button). In some cases, such as when the story is a mess and the story is good, the player who wants to proceed quickly may lose interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a display control technique capable of changing a camera angle of an image in a video game device or the like and easily selecting an image. is there.

[0007]

A first means of the present invention is as follows.
In a video game device for controlling display of an object displayed on a display means by input from an input means, image data storing image data for each camera angle of the object in association with a type of an operation button of the input means Recording means, display control means for displaying a mark indicating the type of operation button of the input means on the screen of the display means, input reception means for receiving depression of the operation button of the input means, and reception by the input reception means Determining means for determining whether the operation button corresponds to the mark displayed on the display means; reading means for reading the image data from the image data recording means when the determination means determines that the operation button is applicable; Means for displaying the image data read by the reading means on the display means; Is a video game device according to claim.

According to the means of the present invention, by storing image data for each camera angle for each type of input operation button of the controller and displaying the mark of the input operation button, the player can display the mark of the input operation button. By pressing an operation button corresponding to, an image of a desired camera angle can be viewed.

Here, the display means means a display device such as a CRT or a liquid crystal display. The object means an image displayed on a display unit such as a character, an item, and a background. The input means means an input device such as a controller, a keyboard, and an input mat.
The operation button is an input switch provided in the above-described controller, and means a key for a keyboard and a touch division for an input mat.

[0010] A second means of the present invention is the first means, wherein said image data recording means stores image data for each action on said object in association with a type of operation button of said input means. is there.

Here, the action on the object means talking, approaching, giving an item, and the like.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the image data recording means stores image data for each of the objects in association with a type of an operation button of the input means.

A fourth means of the present invention is the second means or the third means, further comprising a timer means for measuring a time, wherein the display control means activates the timer means by displaying the mark. When the set time is reached, the mark is erased, and the input receiving means receives an input of an operation button only during a display period of the mark.

According to the second means and the fourth means, a desired action can be selected by pressing the operation button corresponding to the mark of the displayed operation button. Here, the mark is displayed only for a certain period of time and an input is accepted during that time, so that a sense of tension can be given to the game.

According to the third means and the fourth means, a desired object can be selected by pressing the operation button corresponding to the displayed mark of the operation button. Here, the mark is displayed only for a certain period of time and an input is accepted during that time, so that a sense of tension can be given to the game.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium storing a program for controlling display of an object displayed on a display means by an input from an input means, wherein the program is associated with a type of an operation button of the input means. Image data for each camera angle of the object, a display control step of displaying a mark indicating the type of the operation button of the input unit on the screen of the display unit, and an input receiving step of receiving an operation button press of the input unit; A determining step of determining whether the operation button received by the input receiving step corresponds to the mark displayed by the display means; a reading step of reading the image data when the determining step determines that the operation button is applicable; The control step includes the step of: transferring the image data read by the reading step to the A recording medium storing a program and displaying the shown means.

Here, the recording medium is a CD-RO
M, a game cartridge, a memory card, a floppy disk, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk and any other recording media can be used. Among them, a CD-ROM and a game cartridge are particularly suitable for a game.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0019]

FIG. 1 shows a state in which a video game apparatus of the present invention is connected to a video display apparatus 5 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "display 5").

The game machine body 1 is provided with a CD-ROM (Compa) (not shown) under a cover 2a of the CD-ROM drive.
ct Disc-ROM) 2 is provided, and provides a game program and game data. Also, a controller 3 is connected as an external input device and a memory card 4 as an external storage device.

The display 5 is for providing display symbols output from the game machine body 1 as display images, and the speaker 6 is for providing audio symbols to the player as voice. A general household television receiver is used. Can be.

The controller 3 has various operation buttons. On the left side of the controller 3 as viewed from the plane, there are provided direction keys 7 for up, down, left and right directions. By pressing the keys in the corresponding directions, the character can be moved in a desired direction, the cursor can be moved on the selection screen, and the like. Used. On the other hand, on the right side of the controller 3, there is a circle button 8 used for determination input, and a cross button 9 used for cancel input. In addition, the □ button 10 and the △ button 11 are used for inputting a specific command. A start button 12 is provided at the center of the controller 3 and is used for temporarily stopping or restarting the game.
Is used for screen switching and the like.

FIG. 2 shows a hardware block diagram of the video game device. The video game device has a CP
U (Central Processing Uni)
t) A control system composed of 21 and its peripheral devices, and a GPU (Graphic) for drawing in the frame buffer 28
(Processing Unit) 27 and SP for generating music, sound effects, etc.
U (Sound Processing Unit) 3
1 and the like, a CD-ROM control unit for controlling the CD-ROM 2, a communication control unit for controlling an instruction input from the controller 3 by a player and an input / output with the memory card 4, and the like.

The control system includes the CPU 21 and interrupt control and DMA (Dynamic Memory Access).
s) Peripheral device control unit 22 that controls transfer, and RAM (Random Access Me) as a main storage device
(memory) 23 and a ROM (Read) storing programs such as an operating system for managing a main storage device, a graphic system, a sound system, and the like.
Only Memory) 24. Further, the CPU 21 includes an oscillation circuit for generating a clock signal and a frequency dividing circuit for dividing the clock signal to generate a clock signal.

The graphic system is a CD-RO
An image decoder 25 for decoding the compressed and encoded image data read from M2, and an image decoder 25
GTE (Geometry Tra) that performs processing such as coordinate calculation and rendering on the image data decoded by
nsfer Engine) 26 and a GPU 27 that performs drawing such as shading, texture mapping, and raster processing based on the data calculated by the GTE 26.
A frame buffer 28 for storing an image drawn by the GPU 27, a decompression device 29 for decompressing the image data and performing digital / analog conversion,
An NTSC encoder 30 that converts the video signal into a C-system video signal and outputs it to the display 5 is provided.

The SPU 3 generates music, sound effects and the like based on an instruction from the CPU 21.
1, a sound buffer 32 for storing waveform data and the like by the SPU 31, and a DAC (Digital) for decoding audio data reproduced by the CD-ROM device 34.
(Analog Converter) 33 and a speaker 6 for outputting the decoded data.

The above-mentioned CD-ROM control section comprises a CD-ROM
2 for reproducing programs, data, etc. stored in
ROM device 34 and CD for noise filtering
-DSP (CD-Digital Signal Pr)
processor 35, a decoder 36 for decoding, for example, programs and data stored with an error correction code added thereto, and a reproduction data from the CD-ROM 2 by temporarily storing reproduction data from the CD-ROM device 34. A buffer 37 for speeding up reading.
Image data and audio data reproduced and decoded by these devices are sent to a graphic system and a sound system via a bus 20, respectively.

The communication control unit includes a communication control 38 for performing bidirectional communication control with the CPU 21 via the bus 20, a controller 3 for inputting an instruction from a player, and an external storage for storing game setting data and the like. A memory card 4 is provided as a device.

Here, the video game stored in the CD-ROM 2 is a love simulation game in which the love value of the character of the photographed image is raised by interactive conversation input or the like and the character is fulfilled.

FIG. 3A shows a conversation screen displayed on the display 4 of the game described above. In the center of the conversation screen, a character 31 is displayed at a front camera angle. At the bottom of the screen is a conversation selection window 3
2 is displayed, and the player advances to the next screen by selecting a question or answer line for the character 31. Also, around the character 31, a circle mark 3 of the operation button
3, a mark 34 and a mark 35 are displayed together with the image of the camera, and indicate the direction of the camera angle that can be switched from the displayed screen position. If, for example, the ○ button 8 of the controller 3 is pressed before the above-mentioned conversation selection is performed, the camera angle image is switched from the lower right to FIG. 3B. Similarly, button 1
When 1 is pressed, the camera angle image from the right (Fig. 3 (c))
When the □ button 10 is pressed, the camera angle is switched to the camera angle image shown in FIG. 3D from the left.

FIG. 4 illustrates the relationship between the operation buttons and the camera angle. An operation button for accepting a press and a camera angle are set for each screen number at which the camera angle can be switched. The above-mentioned mark is displayed together with the image of the camera on the screen where the camera angle can be switched (see FIG. 3).

FIG. 5 shows a functional block diagram of this embodiment. The display control unit 51 displays on the display 5 conversation selection screen data such as a character, a background, a conversation window, and a mark read by the reading unit 52 from the data recording unit 53. When the input receiving unit 54 receives the press of the operation button of the controller 3 and the determination unit 55 determines that the operation button corresponds to the displayed mark, the reading unit 5
2 reads the data of the camera angle from the data recording unit 53, and the display control unit 51 switches the previous data to the data and displays it. On the other hand, if the accepted operation button is the selection of the conversation window, the determination unit 55 reads the next screen data from the data recording unit 53, and the display control unit 51 displays it on the display 5.

FIG. 6 shows this in a flow.
The reading unit 52 reads the conversation screen data from the data recording unit 53 (101), and the display control unit 51 displays the screen on the display 5 (102). Input receiving unit 54
Accepts the pressing of the operation button of the controller 3 (1
03), the determination unit 55 determines whether the operation button is a button corresponding to the displayed mark, and if not, proceeds to step 107 (104).
4) The reading unit 52 reads the image data of the camera angle from the data recording unit 53 (105), and the display control unit 51 displays the data (106). Judgment unit 55
However, if it is determined that the pressed operation button is a conversation selection (107), the reading unit 52 reads the next image data from the data recording unit 53 (108) and displays it on the display 5 (109). Steps 101 to 1 above
09 is repeated until the game is over (110).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by referring to the operation button mark displayed at the camera angle position and pressing the operation button corresponding to the desired camera angle, an image is displayed at the camera angle. Switching can be performed, and the player can see the character from a favorite angle, thereby increasing interest in the game.

[0035]

Embodiment 2 In this embodiment, an action can be selected by pressing an operation button corresponding to a mark in order to facilitate the progress of the game.

FIG. 7A shows an action selection screen displayed on the display 5. On the screen, a character 31 sitting on the beach, "approaching" with a mark 33, "talking" with a mark 34, and "sprinkling water" with a mark 35 are displayed. When the ○ button 8 of the controller 3 is pressed on this screen, an image (FIG. 3B) approaching the character 31 is displayed, and when the △ button 11 is pressed, a conversation screen for talking (FIG. 3C) is displayed.
Screen with water when button 10 is pressed (Fig. 3 (d))
become. Here, these marks are displayed only for a certain period of time and then deleted, and the screen returns to the conversation screen (see FIG. 3).

FIG. 8 exemplifies the relationship between operation buttons and actions. An operation button to be pressed and an action are set for each screen number from which an action can be selected.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing this. This will be described below with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. The reading unit 52 reads the action selection screen data from the data recording unit 53 (201), the display control unit 51 displays the screen on the display 5 (202), and starts the timer unit 56 (203). The input receiving unit 54 is the controller 3
If the operation button is not received (204), the process returns to step 204 if the set time has not elapsed (21).
1) If it has passed, the process is terminated (211). On the other hand, if the press is accepted (204), the determination unit 55 determines whether the operation button corresponds to the displayed mark, and if not, returns to step 204 (205). The unit 52 reads the image data from the data unit 53 (206), and the display control unit 51 displays it on the display 5 (207).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the action for the displayed character can be displayed by simply pressing one of the operation buttons of the controller, and the operation can be performed smoothly.

[0040]

Embodiment 3 In this embodiment, an item is used by pressing an operation button corresponding to the item in order to facilitate the progress of the game.

FIG. 10A shows an item selection screen displayed on the display 5. On the screen, a paintbrush with a mark 33, an album with a mark 34, and a mobile phone with a mark 35 are displayed. Here, when the ボ タ ン button 8 of the controller 3 is pressed, a screen where the character 31 writes a picture with a paintbrush (FIG. 10B) is displayed. ) Is displayed, and when the □ button 10 is pressed, a screen (FIG. 10D) in which the character responds with the mobile phone is displayed. Here, the item selection screen is displayed only for a certain time.

FIG. 11 illustrates the relationship between operation buttons and items. An operation button to be pressed and an item to be selected are set for each screen number.

This processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The same steps as those in the flowchart of the second embodiment (FIG. 9) are denoted by the same step numbers, and only the parts different from the second embodiment will be described. That is, the reading unit 52 reads the item selection screen data from the data recording unit 53, and the display control unit 51 displays the item selection screen on the display 5. Hereinafter, the same processing as in the second embodiment is performed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the displayed item can be selected only by pressing one of the operation buttons of the controller, and the operation can be performed smoothly.

Note that the selection of this embodiment can be similarly applied to selection of a character and selection of a place on a field.

[0046]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a display control technique capable of changing a camera angle of an image in a video game device or the like and easily selecting an image.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a video game device of the present invention is connected to a video display device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration centered on a game machine main body.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conversation screen;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between an operation button and a camera angle.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram for explaining the embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an action selection screen.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between an operation button and an action.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an item selection screen.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between an operation button and an item;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 game console 3 controller 5 display 8 ○ button 10 □ button 11 △ button 31 character 32 conversation window 33 ○ button mark 34 △ button mark 35 □ button mark

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A video game device for controlling the display of an object displayed on a display means by an input from an input means, wherein image data for each camera angle of the object is associated with a type of an operation button of the input means. Image data recording means, a display control means for displaying a mark indicating a type of operation button of the input means on a screen of the display means, an input reception means for receiving an operation button press of the input means, and the input Determining means for determining whether the operation button received by the receiving means corresponds to the mark displayed on the display means, and reading means for reading the image data from the image data recording means when the determining means determines that the operation button is applicable The display control means displays the image data read by the reading means on the display A video game device characterized by displaying on a column. 2. The video game device according to claim 1, wherein said image data recording means stores image data for each action on said object in association with a type of operation button of said input means. 3. The video game device according to claim 1, wherein said image data recording means stores image data for each of said objects in association with a type of an operation button of said input means. 4. A timer means for measuring time, wherein the display control means activates the timer means by displaying the mark, erases the mark when a set time is reached, and wherein the input receiving means comprises: 4. The video game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein an input of an operation button is received only during a display period of the mark. 5. A recording medium storing a program for controlling display of an object displayed on a display means by an input from an input means, wherein the object is associated with a type of an operation button of the input means for each camera angle. Image data, a display control step of displaying a mark indicating the type of operation button of the input means on the screen of the display means, an input receiving step of receiving an operation button press of the input means, and an input receiving step of receiving the input button. A determining step of determining whether the operation button corresponds to a mark displayed on the display means; a reading step of reading the image data when the determining step determines that the operation button corresponds; and a display control step of: Display image data read by the display unit on the display unit Recording medium storing a program characterized and.