JP7295444B2 - Information processing system and program - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in games and the like, save data is known as a method for saving the progress of a game. When the user selects arbitrary save data, the progress of the game saved in the save data is reproduced in the game.
However, there must be the same number of save data as the number of game situations that you want to save. is difficult to understand. In this respect, for example, a device has been proposed for making it easier to distinguish the progress of a game saved in save data (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-106776 A

However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 above merely color-codes the progress of the corresponding game based on a predetermined criterion (contribution) or the like. Therefore, the user cannot grasp the contents of the save data without grasping the criteria for color coding, and it is difficult to say that the contents of the save data can be accurately grasped simply by being color-coded in the first place. .

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and provides a technique for easily grasping the contents of a plurality of save data.

In order to achieve the above object, the first aspect of the present invention is
generating means for generating a plurality of save data capable of reproducing the progress of the game;
a first obtaining means for obtaining a relationship between a plurality of save data;
a second acquiring means for acquiring additional information based on the operation of the user playing the game;
a first display means for displaying the relationship and the additional information in association with each of the saved data;
An information processing system comprising

Moreover, in the first aspect, the additional information may be image information or text information.

Moreover, in the first aspect, the additional information may be a game image obtained by excluding a game image at a time when the user does not perform an operation input, among the game images of the game.

Moreover, in the first aspect, the additional information may be information obtained based on a predetermined synopsis of the game.

Further, in the first aspect, the additional information may be information acquired based on predetermined in-game conditions in the game.

Further, in the first aspect, the generating means presents a warning about overwriting of save data if a predetermined condition regarding overwriting of save data is satisfied, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the save data is saved. A warning function that permits overwriting of data may also be provided.

Further, in the first aspect, the information processing system provides a second display that associates saved save data with save data overwritten in the past in the same saving area as the saved save data. A means may be further provided.

A second aspect of the present invention is
the computer,
generating means for generating a plurality of save data capable of reproducing the progress of the game;
a first obtaining means for obtaining a relationship between a plurality of save data;
a second acquiring means for acquiring additional information based on the operation of the user playing the game;
a first display means for displaying the relationship and the additional information in association with each of the saved data;
It is a program that functions as

A program of one aspect of the present invention is also provided as a program corresponding to the information processing system of one aspect of the present invention.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a technique for easily grasping the contents of a plurality of save data.

It is a figure showing an example of composition of an information processing system of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game terminal among the information processing systems of one Embodiment of this invention. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration related to a save display screen generation process among the functional configurations of the game terminal in FIG. 2 and the server in FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the game terminal of FIG. 3; FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the game terminal of FIG. 3, and showing an example different from the example of FIG. 4. FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of save display screen generation processing executed by the game terminal of FIG. 3; FIG. FIG. 3 is an image diagram for explaining an overview of an overwrite prevention function that can be implemented in the information processing system of one embodiment of the present invention;

[Embodiment]
An information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Description of overview>
Before describing FIG. 1, a game and a save function related to an information processing system (hereinafter referred to as "this system") according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The game in this embodiment is, for example, an RPG (Role Playing Game) type computer game. In this RPG-type game, the user manipulates a character placed in a virtual space to defeat enemies while strengthening the character to progress through the game. Then, while experiencing various events in the game, the ultimate goal is to clear the game (such as defeating the boss).
Here, in such a game, it is usually difficult for the user to digest all contents in the game in one play. Therefore, many games have a function (a so-called save function) for generating and managing save data that saves the progress of the game being played by the user. By selecting arbitrary save data when restarting the game, the user can restart the game from the progress of the game played in the past.
However, as described above, a problem arises when there are a plurality (many) of save data. The user must correctly select the save data that he or she desires, but on the general save data confirmation screen, the user can check the date and time of the save, the character level, and the saved data (in-game ) is only information such as location.
Therefore, when multiple (many) pieces of save data exist, problems such as selecting unintended save data or accidentally deleting save data that the user wants to keep have occurred. .
One of the purposes of this system is to improve such a situation. Specifically, this system aims to make it easier to understand the contents of saved save data and the relationships between save data by devising the content and display method of information displayed with save data. be one.

Games related to this system are, for example, home-use game machines such as PlayStation (registered trademark), portable game machines such as Nintendo Switch (registered trademark), various game machines designed for commercial use, or personal It is executed by the game terminal 1, which is an electronic device such as a computer, smartphone, tablet, or the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1 , the system includes a game terminal 1 and a server 2 . The game terminal 1 and the server 2 are interconnected via a network N such as the Internet. However, the network N is not an essential component, and for example, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth (registered trademark), LAN (Local Area Network), etc. may be used.

Here, the game terminal 1 is used by a user who plays a game. The game terminal 1 executes various processes necessary for progressing the game, and also executes save display screen generation processing, which will be described later.

The server 2 is managed by an administrator or the like of this system. The server 2 stores and manages various information necessary for playing games on each game terminal 1 . The server 2 also authenticates each user who plays the game.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game terminal 1 in the information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game terminal 1 includes a control unit 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input/output interface 15, an output unit 16, An input unit 17 , a storage unit 18 , a communication unit 19 and a drive 20 are provided.

The control unit 11 is composed of a CPU, a GPU, a microcomputer including a semiconductor memory, and the like. The control unit 11 executes various processes according to programs recorded in the ROM 12 or programs loaded from the storage unit 18 to the RAM 13 .
The RAM 13 also appropriately stores information necessary for the control unit 11 to execute various processes.

The control unit 11 , ROM 12 and RAM 13 are interconnected via a bus 14 . An input/output interface 15 is also connected to this bus 14 . An output unit 16 , an input unit 17 , a storage unit 18 , a communication unit 19 and a drive 20 are connected to the input/output interface 15 .

The output unit 16 outputs image data or sound data to a liquid crystal display, a speaker, or the like connected thereto. The image data and audio data output by the output unit 16 are output in a state recognizable by humans as images and audio via a display, a speaker, or the like.

The input unit 17 is composed of various buttons, direction keys, etc., and inputs various information in accordance with user's instruction operations. In addition, in the present embodiment, the input unit 17 is implemented by a game controller or the like included in the game terminal 1 .

The storage unit 18 is configured by a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like, and stores various data. For example, the storage unit 18 stores various programs necessary for progressing the game, various data stored in the game information DB 300, and the like.

The communication unit 19 controls communication with other hardware or the like via a network N including the Internet.

A drive 20 is provided as required. A removable medium 31 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory is mounted in the drive 20 as appropriate. A program read from the removable medium 31 by the drive 20 is installed in the storage unit 18 as necessary. The removable medium 31 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18 .

Since the hardware configuration of the server 2 can be basically the same as that of the game terminal 1, the description thereof will be omitted. Such cooperation between various types of hardware and various types of software enables the game terminal 1 and the server 2 to execute various types of processing, which will be described later.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration related to save display screen generation processing among the functional configurations of the game terminal 1 in FIG. 2 and the server 2 in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 1 executes various programs and the like, thereby functioning a game processing execution unit 60, a save data management unit 62, and a display control unit 64. FIG.
A game information DB 300 is provided in one area of the storage unit 18 . The game information DB 300 stores various game images, sounds, and the like (together, hereinafter referred to as "game information") necessary for the progress of the game.

The game processing executing means 60 executes various types of processing related to the game.
Specifically, the game processing execution means 60 reads virtual game space objects and textures included in the game information from the storage unit 18 or the like according to various input operations of the user, executes the game program, and It generates two-dimensional or three-dimensional images, sounds, and the like. That is, the game processing executing means 60 controls the progress of the game by generating and managing the results of the user's operation instructions.
In addition, the game processing executing means 60 acquires information necessary for progressing the game from the server 2 as appropriate.

Here, the game processing executing means 60 is provided with an operation accepting means 70 , a game image acquiring means 72 and a game information managing means 74 .
The operation accepting means 70 accepts the content of the input operation from the user. For example, the operation accepting means 70 accepts selection of save data from the user. For example, the operation receiving unit 70 determines whether or not the user has performed an input operation to instruct the generation of new save data. For example, the operation accepting means 70 accepts input of arbitrary text information (hereinafter referred to as “memo information”) to be associated with save data, and acquires memo information.
Note that in the present embodiment, the input operation by the user is performed via a game controller or the like.

The game image acquisition means 72 acquires information (hereinafter referred to as "save image") regarding an arbitrary game image for association with save data based on user's operation or the like. Specifically, the game image acquisition means 72 acquires, as save images, information about game images before and after a button corresponding to an instruction to record a game image (a so-called record button, screenshot, etc.) is pressed, for example. . Note that the save image is an example of additional information.

The game information management means 74 manages various kinds of information necessary for the progress of the game, and appropriately transmits and receives necessary information. Specifically, the game information management means 74 transmits, for example, a download request for account information, update information, etc. to the server 2 . In addition, the game information management means 74 receives, via the communication section 19, for example, the authentication result of the account information, the update program and the like transmitted from the server 2. FIG.

The save data management means 62 generates and manages save data for reproducing the progress of the game. For example, the save data management unit 62 generates new save data when it is determined that the operation reception unit 70 has given an instruction to generate new save data. For example, the save data management unit 62 manages the newly generated save data, the game image acquired by the game image acquisition unit 72, and the memo acquired by the operation reception unit 70 in association with each other.
In addition, the save data management unit 62 acquires information (hereinafter referred to as “relationship information”) regarding the relationship between save data managed by itself while referring to the history of save data generated in the past. In addition, the relationship between save data is a derivative relationship between save data, such as whether the target save data is the save data generated as a result of progressing the game from which save data was selected in the past. It means the presence or absence of Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 4 and the like.
Also, the saved data management means 62 generates a new saved data display screen based on the newly generated saved data and the acquired relationship information.

The display control means 64 executes control for displaying various game images and the like on the output section 16 . For example, the display control means 64 displays the save display screen generated by the save data management means 62 on the output section 16 .

Next, the functional configuration of the server 2 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the controller 130 of the server 2 functions as a game information management means 150 by executing various programs.
The game information management means 150 manages various kinds of information necessary for progress of the game by the game terminal 1 and executes various kinds of processing. Specifically, for example, the game information management unit 150 performs authentication of account information transmitted from the game terminal 1, distribution of game programs in response to a download request from the game terminal 1, and the like.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on game terminal 1 of FIG. An outline of a save display screen according to this system will be described with reference to FIG.
In the example of FIG. 4, save data of saves 1 to 9 managed by the save data management means 62 are displayed along with notations of "prologue", "chapter 1", "chapter 2", and "ending". "Prologue", "Chapter 1", "Chapter 2", and "Ending" indicate the progressing stages of the story in the game.
In the example of FIG. 4, for example, a black arrow is displayed between "save 1" and "save 2". This indicates that "save 1" and "save 2" are related to each other. Specifically, the user continues the game from the progress reproduced by "Save 1" or the progress from which "Save 1" was generated, then reaches Chapter 2, and generates "Save 2". It is shown that.
On the other hand, for example, no black arrow or the like is displayed between "save 1" and "save 5", and there is no relationship between them. This indicates that "save 5" is not save data generated by progressing the game from "save 1". In the example of FIG. 4, "save 5" is save data generated after progressing the game from the progress reproduced by "save 4". Similarly, "save 7" and "save 8" are save data generated after proceeding separately from save 5 state.
In this way, on the save display screen according to this system, the relationship between the save data managed by the save data management means 62 is displayed. Therefore, the user presented with the save display screen can easily grasp the relationship between the save data saved at each stage of progress in the story, reducing the risk of selecting save data that is not intended by the user. be able to.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 4, a memo input by the user is displayed together with each of "save 4", "save 5", "save 7" and "save 8".
Specifically, for example, the memo "Memo 1, 2nd week, end of tutorial" is displayed in "Save 4". This is one of the ideas for making it easier to remember what situation in the game each save data corresponds to.
On the other hand, "Save 5" displays two memos, "Memo 1, 2nd week, finish tutorial" and "Memo 2, just before XX branch, defeat boss". In other words, "Save 5" takes over the related "Save 4" memo "Memo 1, Week 2, End of Tutorial", and adds a new memo, "Memo 2, Just before XX branch, Defeat the boss". is added.
In this way, on the save display screen according to the present system, arbitrary information acquired based on user's operation can be displayed in addition to save data.

Moreover, the save display screen of FIG. 4 can also be displayed together with an arbitrary image. A specific example of an image that can be displayed will be described with reference to FIG.
The image shown in FIG. 5 is an example of a save image acquired by a user's arbitrary operation immediately after defeating the boss.
In the example of FIG. 5, a "detailed memo" input by the user is displayed along with the image. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 5, memos such as "There will be a branch after this", "Use XX equipment", "△△ formation", "Difficulty: Normal", and "Remaining time is 15 seconds" are displayed. there is
This system makes use of these various devices, either singly or in combination, so that users can easily grasp the contents of each saved data and make a plan even in situations where a large number of similar saved data coexist. Make it easier to select save data.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of save display screen generation processing executed by the game terminal 1 of FIG.

In step S1, the operation accepting means 70 of the game terminal 1 accepts selection of save data from the user.
Here, before step S1, the saved data management means 62 generates a saved display screen for the user to select arbitrary saved data, and displays it on the output unit 16 or the like. Therefore, the operation accepting means 70 accepts selection of save data from the user who has confirmed the save display screen. Note that the game information DB 300 stores information such as images and memos associated with each of the save data displayed on the save display screen and the correspondence relationships between the saved data displayed on the save display screen and the in-game situations reproduced by the save data. is stored.

In step S2, the game processing executing means 60 reproduces the progress of the game saved in the selected save data. Specifically, the game processing execution means 60 reads out the objects and textures in the game space necessary for reproducing the progress of the game corresponding to the selected save data, and performs various situations in the game ( A game image or the like is generated that reproduces the character's location, level, owned items, flags achieved, etc.).

In step S3, the game processing executing means 60 progresses the game according to the content of the input operation from the user.

In step S4, the operation accepting unit 70 determines whether or not the user has performed an input operation to instruct the generation of new save data.
If the input operation has not been performed, the operation reception unit 70 determines that step S4 is No, and the process returns to step S3.
On the other hand, if the input operation has been performed, the operation reception unit 70 determines that step S4 is Yes, and the process proceeds to step S5.

In step S5, the game image acquisition unit 72 acquires a save image based on the user's operation or the like.

In step S6, the operation reception unit 70 acquires memo information based on the user's operation or the like.

In step S7, the save data management means 62 generates new save data. In step S7, the save data management unit 62 associates and manages the newly generated save data, the save image acquired by the game image acquisition unit 72, and the memo information acquired by the operation reception unit 70.

In step S8, the saved data management means 62 acquires relationship information regarding the relationship between saved data managed by itself while referring to the history of saved data generated in the past.

In step S9, the saved data management means 62 generates a new saved display screen based on the newly generated saved data and the acquired relationship information. This completes the save display screen generation process.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the range that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention. is.

<Other embodiments>
Now, referring to FIG. 7, a save data overwrite prevention function that can be implemented in this system will be described. FIG. 7 is an image diagram for explaining an outline of an overwrite prevention function that can be implemented in the information processing system of one embodiment of the present invention.
In the example of FIG. 7, save data of "save a1", "save a2", "save a3", "save b", and "save c" are displayed. In the example of FIG. 7, "save a3", "save b", and "save c" are displayed normally, while "save a1" and "save a2" are displayed with dotted lines. .
Here, the example of FIG. 7 is an example in which there are save areas for saving three pieces of save data corresponding to "save a", "save b", and "save c". That is, the save data currently saved in the save area of "save a" is "save a3", and "save a1" and "save a2" were previously saved in the save area of "save a" and are overwritten. Deleted save data.
Specifically, in the example of FIG. 7, "save a1" is save data generated on April 1st. On the other hand, "save a2" was overwritten in the same storage area on April 2nd, and "save a3" was again overwritten in the same storage area on April 5th.
When newly generated save data is stored in the same storage area in this way, past save data is overwritten (deleted) in order to prevent pressure on the storage area, and it is normal for the user to be unable to check it. is. However, in the example of FIG. 7, the save data overwritten in the past is stored in a separate area, and reference is permitted, thereby allowing the user to check the save data overwritten in the past. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the user selects the latest save data "save a3", the saved data "save a1" and "save a2" overwritten in the past are displayed. .

The saved data overwritten in the past may be displayed only when certain conditions are satisfied as in the example of FIG. 7, or may be displayed all the time.
Moreover, the overwritten past save data does not necessarily have to be stored in the storage unit 18 of the game terminal 1 . For example, the overwritten past save data may be stored in the storage area of the server 2 or the like. In addition, the provider of this system may separately set a consideration (charging, etc.) for using the overwritten save data.

Also, the system may employ other overwrite prevention functions with specifications different from the example of FIG.
For example, the system may employ the concept of similarity or degree of progression, and display warnings or the like when overwriting. Specifically, the system determines the degree of similarity or the degree of progress based on the contents of each save data (where the character exists, level, items owned, flags achieved, etc.). Depending on the degree, a warning or the like may be displayed at the time of overwriting.
Here, the degree of similarity is, for example, the degree of similarity between the values indicating the contents of each save data (character's location, level, owned items, achievement flags, etc.).
The degree of progress refers to a standard regarding the progress of the game (for example, the degree of progress is The higher one is the progress of the game).
For example, when the newly generated save data (hereinafter referred to as "new save") is less progressed than the old save data to be overwritten (hereinafter referred to as "old save"), may display a warning and allow overwriting if progress is high.
In addition, for example, when the similarity between the new save and the old save is equal to or higher than a threshold, the system may interpret that saving is unnecessary and display a warning, and may allow saving when the similarity is equal to or lower than the threshold.
In addition, for example, when the similarity between the new save and the old save is equal to or greater than a threshold, the system understands that the user does not generate save data in a different storage area because the progress of the game is small, and allows overwriting. A warning may be displayed when it is below the threshold.

A specific example using the degree of similarity or degree of progression is shown below.
For example, when the save data storage area is insufficient, the system may recommend an arbitrary storage area as a target for overwriting based on similarity or progress.
For example, when the storage area for save data is insufficient, the system may automatically delete unnecessary save data based on similarity or progress.
It should be noted that when the storage area for save data is insufficient here, not only when the set storage area is insufficient, but also when the storage area of the hardware itself is insufficient, such as when the storage such as the HDD is insufficient. This includes cases such as when there is insufficient free space.

Further, although the information processing system of the above-described embodiments has been described as being applied to games, it is not particularly limited. For example, it may be used in general-purpose information processing systems other than games, such as TV program recording systems and Internet browsing systems.

Also, although the game in the above-described embodiments has been described as being an RPG, it is not limited to this. For example, simulation games, sports games, card games, battle royale (symmetrical, asymmetrical), FPS (First Person Shooter), RTS (Real Time Strategy), MOBA (Multiplayer online battle arena), music games, fighting games, quizzes It may be applied to all game genres such as games.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the memo is input as a text sentence, but the memo is not limited to this. For example, the present system may acquire the content of a memo by accepting input of a selection from a user whose memo candidates are displayed.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the memo is described as being handed over to related save data, but the present invention is not limited to this. Handing over of memos is optional for the administrator of this system.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been explained that a memo and an image can be displayed together on the save display screen. However, other additional information can also be displayed on the save display screen. For example, on the save screen, each saved data may be highlighted, or a story outline, progress, and the like may be displayed. Also, the save screen may display a moving image or the like acquired by an operation of the user or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the generation of save data is described as being triggered by a predetermined input operation by the user, but the present invention is not limited to this. This system may, for example, automatically generate save data when a predetermined condition (achievement of a flag, etc.) is satisfied.

Here, even in conventional games and the like, there are techniques for displaying save data and game images together. However, many conventional games adopt a specification in which a game image automatically obtained immediately before saving is displayed together with save data.
Such a specification can be easily used by the user, but on the other hand, it is not always possible to acquire an appropriate image, and there is no display corresponding to the memo in this system, which makes it difficult to understand. On the other hand, the present system can freely associate an image arbitrarily acquired by a user's operation with save data, and can add additional information such as a memo.

In addition, although the description is omitted in the above-described embodiments, the present system may provide various functions by utilizing various functions that can be implemented in general-purpose home-use games.
For example, the game terminal 1 may acquire game images using an automatic recording function (for example, automatically acquiring an image of the last hour) that can be implemented in a general-purpose home-use game machine. . In this case, the game terminal 1 does not simply acquire all the game images within the period, but for example, excludes the game images at the timing when the user's operation input was not performed, and You may acquire only the game image of the timing.
For example, the game terminal 1 may acquire additional information and the like using a "synopsis function" that can be implemented in a general-purpose home-use game machine or the like. Specifically, the game terminal 1 automatically or manually transmits images, sounds, text information, etc. at important points in the progress of the game, such as when the story reaches an important stage or when an important boss is defeated. can be obtained with

In addition, the game terminal 1 may acquire additional information based on conditions set in advance during the progress of the game. Specifically, when the game terminal 1 reaches a predetermined location for the first time (saves directions and locations), when a treasure chest or rare item is found, when a strong enemy is defeated, etc., the game terminal 1 adds Information may be obtained automatically or manually. Such conditions may be set in advance by the provider of this system or the like, or may be arbitrarily set by the user.

Further, in such a case, the information acquired as additional information is not limited to images. For example, game terminal 1 may automatically acquire a memo when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, the game terminal 1 may change the name of the save data to the name of the save data (“acquire XX item”, “defeat XX”, etc.) when a predetermined condition is cleared.

Although not described in the above embodiment, the present system may present various types of information to the user during loading of save data or on the game screen immediately after loading. Specifically, the game terminal 1 may display, for example, the content of the memo, the synopsis of the game, etc. on the screen during loading of the save data. Also, the game terminal 1 may display the content of the memo, the outline of the game, etc. on the game screen immediately after loading the save data, for example. As a result, even if the user has not played the game for a long period of time, the user can easily recall the situation at the time the game was interrupted and restart the game more naturally.

Also, the series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or by software.
In other words, the functional configuration of FIG. 3 etc. is merely an example and is not particularly limited.
That is, it is sufficient that the information processing system has a function capable of executing the series of processes described above as a whole, and what kind of functional blocks are used to realize this function is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3 or the like. Also, the location of the functional block is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3 or the like, and may be arbitrary.
Also, one functional block may be composed of hardware alone, may be composed of software alone, or may be composed of a combination thereof.

Moreover, the number and users of various hardware constituting this system are arbitrary, and the system may be configured including other hardware.
Furthermore, hardware for storing save data in the above-described embodiments is optional. For example, the save data may be stored in the storage unit 18 of the game terminal 1, or may be stored in various external storage media (externally installed HDD, USB memory, SD memory card, etc.). Also, the save data may be stored in a storage unit or the like of another information processing device (for example, the server 2) via the network N.

Also, when a series of processes is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed in a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.

The computer may also be a computer built into dedicated hardware. Also, the computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs.
That is, for example, any computer, any mobile terminal such as a smart phone, any game machine, or the like may be freely adopted as the various hardware in the above-described embodiments. Furthermore, any combination of types and contents of various input units and various output units may be employed.

In addition, the recording medium containing such a program is not only constituted by a removable medium (not shown) provided separately from the device main body in order to provide the program to the user, etc., but also is preinstalled in the device main body. It may be composed of a recording medium or the like provided to the player in the.

In this specification, the steps of writing the program recorded on the recording medium may be executed in parallel or individually, as well as being executed in chronological order. Also, some of the steps described in the above embodiments may be omitted.

Further, in this specification, the term "system" means an overall device composed of a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, or the like.

Even when these other embodiments are employed, the effects of this embodiment are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments, and other embodiments with each other.
In summary, the information processing system to which the present invention is applied can take various embodiments having the following configurations.
That is, the information processing system to which the present invention is applied is
generating means for generating a plurality of save data capable of reproducing the progress of the game;
a first obtaining means for obtaining a relationship between a plurality of save data;
a second acquiring means for acquiring additional information based on the operation of the user playing the game;
a first display means for displaying the relationship and the additional information in association with each of the saved data;
It is sufficient if the information processing system is provided with

<effect>
This allows the user to easily grasp the relationship between each save data.

This allows the user to reduce the risk of erroneous deletion or overwriting of save data.

1 Game Terminal 11 Control Unit 60 Game Processing Execution Means 70 Operation Acceptance Means 72 Game Image Acquisition Means 74 Game Information Management Means 62 Saved Data Management Means 64 Display Control Means 2 Server 130 Control Unit 150 Game Information Management Means

Claims (8)

generating means for generating a plurality of save data capable of reproducing the progress of the game;
a first obtaining means for obtaining a relationship between a plurality of save data;
a second acquiring means for acquiring additional information based on the operation of the user playing the game;
a first display means for displaying the relationship and the additional information in association with each of the saved data;
a second display means for displaying the saved save data and save data overwritten in the past in the same saving area as the saved save data in association with each other;
An information processing system comprising wherein the additional information is image information or text information;
The information processing system according to claim 1. The additional information is a game image obtained by excluding the game image at the time when the operation input by the user is not performed among the game images of the game.
The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2. The additional information is information obtained based on a predetermined synopsis in the game.
The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2. The additional information is information acquired based on predetermined in-game conditions in the game.
The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2. The generating means presents a warning about overwriting of save data when a predetermined condition regarding overwriting of save data is satisfied, and a warning of permitting overwriting of save data when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. with more features,
The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A computer-executed information processing method comprising:
a generation step of generating a plurality of save data that can reproduce the progress of the game;
a first acquisition step of acquiring a relationship between a plurality of save data;
a second acquisition step of acquiring additional information based on the operation of the user playing the game;
a first display step of displaying the relationship and the additional information in association with each of the saved data;
a second display step of correlating and displaying the saved save data and the save data overwritten in the past in the same saving area as the saved save data;
Information processing method including. the computer,
generating means for generating a plurality of save data capable of reproducing the progress of the game;
a first obtaining means for obtaining a relationship between a plurality of save data;
a second acquiring means for acquiring additional information based on the operation of the user playing the game;
a first display means for displaying the relationship and the additional information in association with each of the saved data;
a second display means for displaying the saved save data and save data overwritten in the past in the same saving area as the saved save data in association with each other;
A program that acts as a

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