JP6837802B2 - Game programs and recording media - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game program and a recording medium on which the game program is recorded.

Conventionally, in role-playing games, simulation games, action games, etc., a player operates a player character in a virtual game space to play against and defeat an enemy character to advance the game. In such a game, in order to display a moving image in which a dynamic object such as a player character or an enemy character operates on a display, a computer generates each frame (image) constituting the moving image at a predetermined resolution and frame rate.

However, for example, when there are many display objects or when a game event with a heavy processing load occurs, there is a possibility that the drawing process cannot be completed in time within one frame cycle. In order to suppress the occurrence of such a phenomenon, a game program has been proposed that performs a process of extending the frame update time when the predictive processing load of each frame is high (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-322143

Generally, as a process when the processing load of a game machine becomes heavy, for example, in an action game, it is desired to instantly reflect the input operation of the player and operate the player character smoothly, even if some image quality is sacrificed. There is a request. On the other hand, in role-playing games and simulation games, for example, there is a demand for displaying images with high image quality at the expense of the smoothness of movement of dynamic objects such as player characters and enemy characters.

In the above-mentioned conventional technique, since the probability of completing the drawing process within the frame update time increases, unnatural image display can be suppressed. However, since the frame rate becomes smaller due to the extension of the frame update time, there is a possibility that the operation of the player character is delayed with respect to the input operation of the player, for example, in an action game. Therefore, the above-mentioned prior art may not be able to satisfy the user's request.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and provides a game program capable of varying the frame rate and resolution according to a user's request and a recording medium on which the game program is recorded. The purpose.

In order to achieve the above object, the game program of the present invention uses an information processing device, a frame generation processing unit that generates frames constituting a game moving image at a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame rate, and a processing load of the information processing device. The first mode setting processing unit that sets the first mode that changes the frame rate while giving priority to the stability of the resolution based on the above, and the resolution while giving priority to the stability of the frame rate based on the processing load. A second mode setting processing unit that sets a second mode to be changed, and a mode selection processing unit that selects which of the first mode and a plurality of modes including the second mode is to be set based on the operation input of the player. To function as ,.

According to the present invention, the player can select whether to set the first mode or the second mode. As a result, in, for example, in role-playing games and simulation games, when it is desired to prioritize image quality over the smoothness of movement of dynamic objects such as player characters and enemy characters, frames are given according to the processing load while giving priority to stable resolution. By selecting the first mode in which the rate is variable, high image quality can be maintained even when the processing load becomes heavy. In addition, for example, in an action game, when it is desired to favor the smooth operation of a dynamic object over the image quality, the second mode in which the resolution is changed according to the processing load while giving priority to the stability of the frame rate is selected. Even when the processing load becomes heavy, the dynamic object can be operated smoothly by instantly reflecting the input operation of the player. As described above, according to the present invention, the frame rate and the resolution can be changed according to the user's request.

Further, the game program of the present invention preferably uses the information processing device to determine whether or not the processing load is lighter than the first threshold value when the first mode is set. When the processing load is determined to be lighter than the first threshold value by the load determination processing unit, the frame rate variable processing that changes the frame rate based on the processing load while fixing the resolution. Make it function further as a department.

As a result, when the processing load of the information processing device is in the normal range (a range lighter than the first threshold value), the frame rate is changed according to the processing load while fixing the resolution, so that the image quality is high. Can be secured. Further, when the processing load becomes very heavy (when it becomes heavier than the first threshold value), the resolution is changed (decreased) as necessary even in the first mode in which the stability of the resolution is prioritized. ) Therefore, it is possible to suppress an excessive decrease in the frame rate, and it is possible to prevent the dynamic object from becoming an unnatural behavior.

Further, the game program of the present invention preferably uses the information processing device to determine whether or not the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value when the second mode is set. When the processing load is determined to be lighter than the second threshold value by the load determination processing unit, the resolution variable processing unit that changes the resolution based on the processing load while fixing the frame rate. , Make it work further.

As a result, when the processing load of the information processing device is in the normal range (a range lighter than the second threshold value), the resolution is dynamically changed according to the processing load while fixing the frame rate. The smooth operation of the object can be ensured. Further, when the processing load becomes very heavy (when it becomes heavier than the second threshold value), the frame rate is changed as necessary even in the second mode in which the stability of the frame rate is prioritized. By (lowering), it is possible to suppress an excessive decrease in resolution, and the minimum image quality can be ensured.

Further, the game program of the present invention preferably sets the frame rate of the information processing device to be smaller than the maximum value that can be executed by the information processing device based on the processing load while giving priority to the stability of the resolution. The mode selection processing unit further functions as a third mode setting processing unit that sets a third mode that is variable within a range equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, and the mode selection processing unit is based on the operation input of the player. Select which of the second mode and the plurality of modes including the third mode is to be set.

Generally, if the frame rate fluctuates while displaying a video, the visibility of the video may deteriorate (the dynamic object may rattle), and there is a desire to suppress the fluctuation of the frame rate as much as possible while giving priority to stable resolution. There is.

In the present invention, the player can select a third mode in which the frame rate is changed within a range of a predetermined upper limit or less according to the processing load while giving priority to the stability of the resolution. In this third mode, the frame rate does not exceed the upper limit even when the processing load is very light (when there is a margin even if the resolution is maximized), and the frame rate is high in the range where the processing load is light. It will be fixed at the upper limit. As a result, fluctuations in the frame rate can be suppressed, so that the above requirements can be satisfied. )

Further, the game program of the present invention preferably further functions the information processing device as a mode explanation display processing unit that displays a description of each mode at the time of selection by the mode selection processing unit.

This allows the player to select a game mode while referring to the displayed description of each game mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from selecting the wrong game mode, and it is possible to improve convenience.

In order to achieve the above object, the recording medium of the present invention is a recording medium on which the game program is recorded and which can be read by an information processing apparatus.

According to the game program and recording medium of the present invention, the frame rate and the resolution can be changed according to the user's request.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the whole structure of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure of an information processing apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game mode setting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game mode setting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game mode setting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the system menu screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the behavior of a resolution and a frame rate in a cinematic mode (variable rate). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the behavior of a resolution and a frame rate in an action mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the behavior of a resolution and a frame rate in a cinematic mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing procedure executed by the CPU of an information processing apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of an information processing apparatus.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<1. Overall configuration of the game system>
First, an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes an information processing device 3, a controller 5, and a display device 7 such as a television. Each of the controller 5 and the display device 7 is communicably connected to the information processing device 3. Although FIG. 1 shows a case where the connection is made by wire, the connection may be made wirelessly.

The information processing device 3 is a stationary game machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a portable game machine having an input unit and a display unit integrally may be used. In addition to game machines, for example, server computers, desktop computers, notebook computers, tablet computers, etc., which are manufactured and sold as computers, mobile phones, smartphones, phablets, etc. As described above, it may be manufactured or sold as a telephone.

<2. Functional configuration of information processing device>
Next, an example of the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 3 has a frame generation processing unit 9, a first mode setting processing unit 11, a second mode setting processing unit 13, a third mode setting processing unit 15, and a mode selection as functional configurations. It has a processing unit 17, a load determination processing unit 19, a frame rate variable processing unit 21, a resolution variable processing unit 23, and a mode explanation display processing unit 25.

The frame generation processing unit 9 generates frames constituting the game moving image at a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame rate. Specifically, the frame generation processing unit 9 displays on the display device 7 a moving image showing how a dynamic object such as a player character or an enemy character operates, so that the content is changed according to the operation of the dynamic object. Each frame (image) that changes from moment to moment
Is generated at a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame rate. The resolution and frame rate are automatically changed according to the processing load of the information processing device 3 based on the set game mode. In this embodiment, three game modes described below are prepared.

The first mode setting processing unit 11 sets a "first mode" in which the frame rate is changed while giving priority to the stability of the resolution based on the processing load of the information processing device 3. That is, as a process when the processing load of the information processing device 3 becomes heavy, for example, in a role-playing game or a simulation game, even if the smoothness of the operation of a dynamic object such as a player character or an enemy character is sacrificed to some extent. , There is a user's request to display an image with high image quality. The first mode is a game mode that meets such demands, and the image quality can be prioritized by making it easier to stabilize the resolution. In the present embodiment, this first mode is appropriately described as "cinematic mode (variable rate)".

The second mode setting processing unit 13 sets a "second mode" in which the resolution is changed while giving priority to the stability of the frame rate, based on the processing load of the information processing device 3. That is, as processing when the processing load of the information processing device 3 becomes heavy, for example, in an action game or the like, even if some image quality is sacrificed, the input operation of the player is instantly reflected and the dynamic of the player character or the like is reflected. There is a user's desire to make objects work smoothly. The second mode is a game mode that meets such demands, and by making it easier to stabilize the frame rate, it is possible to prioritize the smooth operation of the dynamic object. In the present embodiment, this second mode is appropriately referred to as an "action mode".

Based on the processing load of the information processing device 3, the third mode setting processing unit 15 gives priority to stable resolution and sets the frame rate to a predetermined upper limit value or less, which is smaller than the maximum value that can be executed by the information processing device 3. Set the "third mode" to be changed in the range. That is, in general, if the frame rate fluctuates during the display of the video, the visibility of the video may decrease (the dynamic object may rattle), and it is desired to suppress the fluctuation of the frame rate as much as possible while giving priority to the stability of the resolution. There is a user's request. The third mode is a game mode that meets such demands, and the frame rate is fixed at the upper limit in the range where the processing load is light, and the fluctuation of the frame rate is suppressed while giving priority to the stability of the resolution. Can be done. In the present embodiment, this third mode is appropriately referred to as a "cinematic mode".

The mode selection processing unit 17 selects which of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode is to be set based on the operation input of the player. Specifically, the mode selection processing unit 17 causes the display device 7 to display the game mode setting screen, and determines the game mode selected by the player on the setting screen. 3 to 5 show an example of this game mode setting screen.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the game mode setting screen 27 includes a mode selection window 29, a mode explanation window 31, a change button 33, and a back button 35. In the mode selection window 29, the three game modes are switched and displayed by the player operating the controller 5. In the mode explanation window 31, the explanation (contents) of the game mode displayed in the mode selection window 29 is displayed. FIG. 3 shows the case where the cinematic mode (variable rate) is selected, FIG. 4 shows the case where the action mode is selected, and FIG. 5 shows the case where the cinematic mode is selected. The player can determine the game mode by pressing the change button 33 while displaying the desired game mode in the mode selection window 29.

When the back button 35 is pressed, the screen shifts to a higher screen of the game mode setting screen 27, for example, a system menu screen. FIG. 6 shows an example of this system menu screen. As shown in FIG. 6, various setting items are displayed on the system menu screen 37, and the player moves the cursor 39 to select a desired setting item. When the item of "game mode setting" is selected on the system menu screen 37, the screen shifts to the game mode setting screen 27 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5.

The system menu screen 37 can be moved to the system menu screen 37 by selecting a predetermined item from, for example, a title screen displayed when the game is started. This allows you to set the game mode before the game starts. However, the system menu screen 37 is not limited to the time when the game is started, and the system menu screen 37 is displayed by a predetermined operation of the player at an arbitrary timing during the game so that the game mode can be changed even while the game is in progress. You may do it. At this time, the game mode setting screen 27 may be displayed directly without going through the system menu screen 37.

Returning to FIG. 2, the load determination processing unit 19 detects the processing load of the information processing device 3 (the processing load of the GPU 106) and determines the lightness thereof by comparing with the threshold value. Specifically, the load determination processing unit 19 detects the processing load of the GPU 106 (see FIG. 11) of the information processing device 3 based on, for example, the length of time required to complete the drawing process of one frame. The processing load may be detected by a method other than the above. Then, when the cinematic mode (variable rate) or the cinematic mode is set by the first mode setting processing unit 11, the load determination processing unit 19 determines whether or not the processing load is lighter than the first threshold value. Is determined. Further, the load determination processing unit 19 determines whether or not the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value when the action mode is set by the second mode setting processing unit 13.

The frame rate variable processing unit 21 changes the frame rate according to the processing load detected by the load determination processing unit 19. Specifically, when the cinematic mode (variable rate) is set, the frame rate variable processing unit 21 determines that the processing load is lighter than the first threshold value by the load determination processing unit 19. In this case, the frame rate is changed according to the processing load while fixing the resolution to a predetermined value.

The resolution variable processing unit 23 changes the resolution according to the processing load detected by the load determination processing unit 19. Specifically, the variable resolution processing unit 23 has a frame rate when the load determination processing unit 19 determines that the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value when the action mode is set. The resolution is changed according to the processing load while fixing the value to a predetermined value.

7 to 9 show an example of the behavior of the resolution and the frame rate in each game mode by the processing of the load determination processing unit 19, the frame rate variable processing unit 21, and the resolution variable processing unit 23. In these figures, the unit of resolution (p) is progressive, and the unit of frame rate (fps) is frame per second.

FIG. 7 shows a case where the first mode, that is, the cinematic mode (variable rate) is set. As shown in FIG. 7, when the processing load is lighter than the first threshold value, the resolution is fixed at a predetermined value (1080p in this example), and the frame rate is within a predetermined range (1080p in this example) according to the processing load. In this example, it is variable from 30 fps to 60 fps). That is, when the processing load becomes light, the frame rate increases, and when the processing load becomes heavy, the frame rate decreases. As a result, high image quality can be maintained when the processing load is in the normal range (in this example, a range lighter than the first threshold value).

On the other hand, when the processing load becomes very heavy (in this example, it becomes heavier than the first threshold value), the resolution is reduced by one step (936p in this example). Then, while the resolution is fixed to the small value (936p in this example), the frame rate is changed in a predetermined range (a range of 30 fps or less in this example) according to the processing load. In this way, even in the cinematic mode (variable rate) that prioritizes the stability of the resolution, by changing (lowering) the resolution as needed, it is possible to suppress an excessive decrease in the frame rate, and dynamic objects are not used. You can avoid the natural behavior.

FIG. 8 shows a case where the second mode, that is, the action mode is set. As shown in FIG. 8, when the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value, the frame rate is fixed at a predetermined value (60 fps in this example), and the resolution is within a predetermined range (60 fps in this example) according to the processing load. In this example, it is variable from 720p to 1080p). That is, when the processing load becomes lighter, the resolution increases, and when the processing load becomes heavier, the resolution decreases. As a result, when the processing load is in the normal range (in this example, the range lighter than the second threshold value), the smooth operation of the dynamic object can be ensured.

On the other hand, when the processing load becomes very heavy (in this example, it becomes heavier than the second threshold value), the resolution is maintained at the lowest resolution (720p in this example), depending on the processing load. The frame rate is variable within a predetermined range (60 fps or less in this example). In this way, even in the action mode in which the stability of the frame rate is prioritized, by changing (lowering) the frame rate as necessary, it is possible to suppress an excessive decrease in resolution and secure the minimum image quality.

FIG. 9 shows a case where the third mode, that is, the cinematic mode is set. The difference between the cinematic mode and the cinematic mode (variable rate) shown in FIG. 7 is that the frame rate has a predetermined upper limit (60 fps in this example) smaller than the maximum value (60 fps in this example) that can be executed by the information processing apparatus 3. In this example, 30 fps) is provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, when the processing load is lighter than the first threshold value, the resolution is fixed at a predetermined value (1080p in this example), and the frame rate is the upper limit according to the processing load. It is variable within the range below the value. As a result, even if the processing load is relatively light and there is a margin even if the resolution is maximized (in this example, the range lighter than the first threshold value), the frame rate does not become larger than the upper limit value, and processing is performed. In the range where the load is light, the frame rate is fixed at the upper limit value (30 fps in this example). As a result, fluctuations in the frame rate can be suppressed. The behavior when the processing load becomes heavier than the first threshold value is the same as that in FIG. 7 described above.

The values of the resolution and the frame rate in FIGS. 7 to 9 are examples, and may be other than the above values.

Returning to FIG. 2, the mode explanation display processing unit 25 displays the explanation of each mode at the time of selection by the mode selection processing unit 17. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 described above, the mode explanation display processing unit 25 describes the game mode displayed in the mode selection window 29 in the mode explanation window 31 of the game mode setting screen 27. indicate.

The processing and the like in each processing unit described above is not limited to the example of sharing these processing, and may be processed by, for example, a smaller number of processing units (for example, one processing unit). Further, it may be processed by a further subdivided processing unit. Further, the functions of the above-mentioned processing units are implemented by a game program executed by the CPU 101 (see FIG. 11) described later, and some of them are, for example, dedicated integrated circuits such as ASICs and FPGAs, and other electricity. It may be implemented by an actual device such as a circuit.

<3. Information processing device processing procedure>
Next, an example of the processing procedure executed by the CPU 101 of the information processing apparatus 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S10, the information processing device 3 determines whether or not the player has performed an operation to change the game mode. Specifically, for example, when the game is started or while the game is in progress, the above-mentioned system menu screen 37 is opened by the operation of the player, and it is determined whether or not the item of "game mode setting" is selected. If the player has not performed an operation to change the game mode (step S10: NO), the process proceeds to step S80 described later. On the other hand, when the player performs an operation to change the game mode (step S10: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S20.

In step S20, the information processing device 3 causes the display device 7 to display the game mode setting screen 27 by the mode selection processing unit 17.

In step S30, the information processing device 3 determines whether or not the action mode has been selected by the operation of the player by the mode selection processing unit 17. When the action mode is selected (step S30: YES), the process proceeds to step S40, and the second mode setting processing unit 13 sets (changes) the game mode to the action mode. Then, the process proceeds to step S80, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the action mode is not selected in step S30 (step S30: NO), the process proceeds to the next step S50.

In step S50, the information processing device 3 determines whether or not the cinematic mode has been selected by the operation of the player by the mode selection processing unit 17. When the cinematic mode is selected (step S50: YES), the process proceeds to step S60, and the third mode setting processing unit 15 sets (changes) the game mode to the cinematic mode. Then, the process proceeds to step S80, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the cinematic mode is not selected in step S50 (step S50: NO), the process proceeds to the next step S70.

In step S70, the information processing device 3 sets (changes) the game mode to the cinematic mode (variable rate) by the first mode setting processing unit 11.

In step S80, the information processing device 3 uses the frame generation processing unit 9 to set a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame constituting the game moving image according to any of the game modes set in step S40, step S60, and step S70. Generate at the frame rate of.

In step S90, the information processing device 3 determines whether or not the player has performed an operation to end the game. If the game end operation has not been performed (step S90: NO), the process returns to the first step S10, and the same procedure is repeated. On the other hand, when the game end operation is performed (step S90: YES), this flow ends.

The above-mentioned processing procedure is an example, and at least a part of the above-mentioned procedure may be deleted or changed, or a procedure other than the above may be added. Further, the order of at least a part of the above procedure may be changed.

<4. Information processing device hardware configuration>
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 3 that realizes each processing unit implemented by the program executed by the CPU 101 or the like described above will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, the information processing apparatus 3 includes, for example, a CPU 101, a ROM 103, a RAM 105, a GPU 106, a dedicated integrated circuit 107 constructed for a specific application such as an ASIC or an FPGA, and an input device 113. It has an output device 115, a recording device 117, a drive 119, a connection port 121, and a communication device 123. These configurations are connected so that signals can be transmitted to each other via a bus 109, an input / output interface 111, and the like.

The game program can be recorded in, for example, a ROM 103, a RAM 105, a recording device 117, or the like.

Further, the game program is temporarily or permanently (non-temporarily) recorded on, for example, a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk, various CDs, MO disks, an optical disk such as a DVD, or a removable recording medium 125 such as a semiconductor memory. You can also keep it. Such a recording medium 125 can also be provided as so-called package software. In this case, the game program recorded on these recording media 125 may be read by the drive 119 and recorded on the recording device 117 via the input / output interface 111, the bus 109, or the like.

The game program can also be recorded on, for example, a download site, another computer, another recording device, or the like (not shown). In this case, the game program is transferred via a network NW such as LAN or the Internet, and the communication device 123 receives this program. Then, the program received by the communication device 123 may be recorded in the recording device 117 via the input / output interface 111, the bus 109, or the like.

Further, the game program can be recorded in an appropriate externally connected device 127, for example. In this case, the game program may be transferred via an appropriate connection port 121 and recorded in the recording device 117 via the input / output interface 111, the bus 109, or the like.

Then, the CPU 101 executes various processes according to the program recorded in the recording device 117, so that the processes by the frame generation processing unit 9 and the mode selection processing unit 17 and the like described above are realized. At this time, for example, the CPU 101 may directly read the program from the recording device 117 and execute it, or may execute it after loading it into the RAM 105 once. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 receives the program via the communication device 123, the drive 119, and the connection port 121, the CPU 101 may directly execute the received program without recording it in the recording device 117.

Further, if necessary, the CPU 101 may perform various processes based on signals and information input from an input device 113 such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a microphone, including the controller 5 described above.

The GPU 106 performs processing for displaying an image, such as rendering processing, in response to an instruction from the CPU 101.

Then, the CPU 101 and the GPU 106 output the result of executing the above processing from the output device 115 including, for example, the display device 7 described above and an audio output unit (not shown) such as a speaker or headphones. Further, the CPU 101 and the GPU 106 may transmit the processing result via the communication device 123 or the connection port 121, or may record the processing result on the recording device 117 or the recording medium 125, if necessary.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the input device 113 and the output device 115 are integrated with the information processing device 3, but may be configured as a separate body from the information processing device 3 as shown in FIG.

<5. Effect of embodiment>
As described above, in the game program of the present embodiment, the information processing device 3 processes the frame generation processing unit 9 and the information processing device 3 that generate frames constituting the game moving image at a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame rate. First mode setting processing unit 11 that sets a cinematic mode (variable rate) that changes the frame rate while giving priority to stable resolution based on the load, resolution while giving priority to stable frame rate based on the processing load Second mode setting processing unit 13 to set the action mode to change the mode, mode selection to select which of a plurality of modes including the cinematic mode (variable rate) and the action mode is to be set based on the operation input of the player. It functions as a processing unit 17.

This allows the player to choose whether to set the cinematic mode (variable rate) or the action mode. Therefore, for example, in a role-playing game or a simulation game, if you want to prioritize the image quality over the smoothness of the movement of dynamic objects such as player characters and enemy characters, you can process by selecting the cinematic mode (variable rate). High image quality can be maintained even when the load becomes heavy. In addition, for example, in an action game, when it is desired to favor the smooth movement of a dynamic object over the image quality, by selecting the action mode, the input operation of the player is instantly reflected even when the processing load becomes heavy. Dynamic objects can be operated smoothly. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the frame rate and the resolution can be changed according to the user's request.

Further, the game program of the present embodiment is a load determination process for determining whether or not the processing load of the information processing device 3 is lighter than the first threshold value when the cinematic mode (variable rate) is set. As a frame rate variable processing unit 21, which changes the frame rate based on the processing load while fixing the resolution when the processing load is determined by the unit 19 and the load determination processing unit 19 to be lighter than the first threshold value. Make it work further.

As a result, when the processing load of the information processing apparatus 3 is in the normal range (a range lighter than the first threshold value), the frame rate is changed according to the processing load while fixing the resolution, thereby increasing the processing load. Image quality can be ensured. In addition, when the processing load becomes very heavy (when it becomes heavier than the first threshold value), the resolution is adjusted as necessary even in the cinematic mode (rate variable) that prioritizes the stability of the resolution. By making it variable (lowering), it is possible to suppress an excessive decrease in the frame rate, and it is possible to prevent the dynamic object from becoming an unnatural behavior.

Further, in the game program of the present embodiment, the information processing device 3 is subjected to the load determination processing unit 19 for determining whether or not the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value when the action mode is set, and the load determination. When the processing unit 19 determines that the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value, the processing unit 19 further functions as a resolution variable processing unit 23 that changes the resolution based on the processing load while fixing the frame rate.

As a result, when the processing load of the information processing apparatus 3 is in the normal range (a range lighter than the second threshold value), the resolution is changed according to the processing load while fixing the frame rate. The smooth operation of the target object can be ensured. In addition, when the processing load becomes very heavy (when it becomes heavier than the second threshold value), the frame rate is changed as necessary even in the action mode in which the stability of the frame rate is prioritized (the frame rate is changed as necessary). By lowering the image quality), it is possible to suppress an excessive decrease in resolution, and the minimum image quality can be ensured.

Further, in the game program of the present embodiment, the information processing device 3 is set to a frame rate equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value smaller than the maximum value that can be executed by the information processing device 3 while giving priority to stable resolution based on the processing load. The mode selection processing unit 17 further functions as a third mode setting processing unit 15 that sets a cinematic mode that can be changed within the range of, and the mode selection processing unit 17 has a cinematic mode (variable rate), an action mode, based on the operation input of the player. Select which of the cinematic modes to set.

Generally, if the frame rate fluctuates while displaying a video, the visibility of the video may deteriorate (the dynamic object may rattle), and there is a desire to suppress the fluctuation of the frame rate as much as possible while giving priority to stable resolution. There is.

In this embodiment, the player can select the cinematic mode. In this cinematic mode, the frame rate does not exceed the upper limit even when the processing load is very light (when there is a margin even if the resolution is maximized), and the frame rate is high in the range where the processing load is light. It will be fixed at the upper limit. As a result, fluctuations in the frame rate can be suppressed, so that the above requirements can be satisfied.

Further, the game program of the present embodiment further functions the information processing device 3 as a mode explanation display processing unit 25 that displays a description of each mode at the time of selection by the mode selection processing unit 17.

This allows the player to select each game mode while referring to the displayed description of each game mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from selecting the wrong game mode, and it is possible to improve convenience.

Although the case where the three game modes of "cinematic mode (variable rate)", "action mode", and "cinematic mode" are set has been described above, the number of game modes may be other than three. For example, two games such as "cinematic mode (variable rate)" and "action mode", "cinematic mode" and "action mode", "cinematic mode (variable rate)" and "cinematic mode". The mode may be set. Further, four or more game modes including modes other than the above three game modes may be set.

In addition to the above-described above, the methods according to the above-described embodiment and each modification may be appropriately combined and used. In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the above-described embodiment and each modification are implemented with various changes within a range that does not deviate from the purpose and technical idea.

3 Information processing device 9 Frame generation processing unit 11 1st mode setting processing unit 13 2nd mode setting processing unit 15 3rd mode setting processing unit 17 Mode selection processing unit 19 Load judgment processing unit 21 Frame rate variable processing unit 23 Resolution variable processing Unit 25 Mode explanation display processing unit 125 Recording medium

Claims (5)

Information processing device,
A frame generation processing unit that generates frames that make up a game video at a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame rate.
A first mode setting processing unit that sets a first mode for varying the frame rate while giving priority to stability of the resolution based on the processing load of the information processing apparatus.
A second mode setting processing unit that sets a second mode that changes the resolution while giving priority to the stability of the frame rate based on the processing load.
A mode selection processing unit that selects which of a plurality of modes including the first mode and the second mode is to be set based on the operation input of the player.
A load determination processing unit that determines whether or not the processing load is lighter than the first threshold value when the first mode is set.
A frame rate variable processing unit that changes the frame rate based on the processing load while fixing the resolution when the load determination processing unit determines that the processing load is lighter than the first threshold value.
A game program that functions as. The information processing apparatus,
A frame generation processing unit that generates frames that make up a game video at a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame rate.
A first mode setting processing unit that sets a first mode for varying the frame rate while giving priority to stability of the resolution based on the processing load of the information processing apparatus.
A second mode setting processing unit that sets a second mode that changes the resolution while giving priority to the stability of the frame rate based on the processing load.
A mode selection processing unit that selects which of a plurality of modes including the first mode and the second mode is to be set based on the operation input of the player.
A load determination processing unit that determines whether or not the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value when the second mode is set.
When the load determination processing unit determines that the processing load is lighter than the second threshold value, the resolution variable processing unit that changes the resolution based on the processing load while fixing the frame rate.
And then to function, the Gate-time program. The information processing apparatus,
A frame generation processing unit that generates frames that make up a game video at a predetermined resolution and a predetermined frame rate.
A first mode setting processing unit that sets a first mode for varying the frame rate while giving priority to stability of the resolution based on the processing load of the information processing apparatus.
A second mode setting processing unit that sets a second mode that changes the resolution while giving priority to the stability of the frame rate based on the processing load.
Based on the processing load, a third mode is set in which the frame rate is varied within a range of a predetermined upper limit value or less, which is smaller than the maximum value that can be executed by the information processing apparatus, while giving priority to the stability of the resolution. Mode setting processing unit,
Based on the operation input flop layers, the first mode, the second mode, and the mode selection unit that selects whether to set one of the third mode including multiple modes,
A game program that functions as. The information processing device
Mode explanation display processing unit that displays the explanation of each mode at the time of selection by the mode selection processing unit,
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further functioning as. A recording medium readable by an information processing device on which the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is recorded.

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