JPH11253654A - Game device and information recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device and an information recording medium changing the set value of the moving ability or the state of a character according to the difference of height by providing a partial area with the difference of height in an area, where a character can move, when the character moves in the partial area. SOLUTION: A second information recording medium 116 such as CD-ROM recorded with a game program is set to a main body device 100 to load to CPU 102. Thereby, the device 100 is made into a game device provided with an area range setting means setting the range of the area which can be moved by the character having a prescribed moving ability, a partial area setting means setting the partial area having the optional difference of height in the range of the area set by the partial area setting means and a set value changing means changing the set value of the moving ability or the state of the character according to the difference of the height of the partial area when the character moves in the partial area set by the partial area setting means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game apparatus for changing a moving ability or a state of a character according to the height difference when the character moves in an area having a height difference, and an information recording program for recording the program. Regarding the medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today's game machines are state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies combined with advanced character, background, and story development designs. It is evaluated all over the world. In particular, the technical progress in fighting games is remarkable.

[0003] In a fighting fighting game, generally, a human or a computer acts as a player to issue an instruction to each character, for example, an attack operation or a defense operation. This is a game in which the outcome is determined. Currently, competitive fighting games include sports and martial arts, such as professional wrestling, boxing, sumo wrestling, judo, and kendo, as well as weapons such as swords, spears, axes, and shurikens. There are various types, such as those that combine imaginary special moves.

[0004]

In such a fighting game, a battle is performed in a predetermined area (hereinafter, this area is called a ring), and a character moves out of the ring during the battle. If the character goes out (ring out), the character loses regardless of the progress of the match. Therefore, keeping the enemy character at the end of the ring or preventing the character from being caught at the end of the ring is one of the important strategies in playing the game. If you ring out in this way, the losing control of losing immediately,
Although it was possible to reverse one shot, it was thrilling, but on the other hand it was too simple and boring.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. A partial area having a height difference is provided in an area in which a character can move, and when the character moves in this partial area, the height is changed. An object of the present invention is to provide a game device and an information recording medium that change a set value of a moving ability or a state of a character according to a difference.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a game device according to a first aspect of the present invention, comprising: an area range setting means for setting an area range movable by a character having a predetermined moving ability; A partial area setting means for setting a partial area having an arbitrary height difference within the set area range; and, when the character moves in the partial area set by the partial area setting means, the partial area is set according to the height difference of the partial area. And a set value changing means for changing the set value of the moving ability or the state of the character.

The height difference referred to here may be due to a gradual change in elevation of the terrain, or may be a stepped shape with a clearly shifted height. Further, the set value of the state changed by the set value changing means includes, for example, a physical strength value, an attack power value, or a defense power value of the character in the fighting game.

[0008] In the conventional game devices, the set area has almost one plane configuration, and there is no undulation. Attention was paid only to avoid being cornered by the edge of such an area, but the elevation difference is partially provided as in this configuration, and when the character moves through this elevation difference If the set value of the moving ability or the state of the character is changed in accordance with the height difference, the moving ability or the state of the character after the movement is taken into consideration, and the rear of the enemy character is moved without moving the height difference. This will cause a change in the way the player plays, such as sneaking around or actively moving this height difference while considering the action to be taken next. For example, when the character moves at a height difference of height x, there is no particular change in the next moving ability or state of the character, but when the character moves at a height difference of height y, the character's subsequent moving ability is limited. If the character is set to die if the character is more vulnerable to attack by the enemy character, or if the character moves further up or down the height z, the player can reach the height difference Consider the following actions to take next if you are cornered, such as going around behind the enemy character without exceeding this height difference, or preparing for the next action to be performed over the height difference. Play.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, an operation instructing means for instructing the character to perform an operation, an area range setting means for setting an area range movable by a character having a predetermined moving ability, and the area range setting means A partial area setting means for setting a partial area having an arbitrary height difference within the area range set by the character area, and when the character moves through the partial area set by the partial area setting means,
It is a basic feature of the present invention to include an instruction adjusting unit that invalidates or delays the operation instruction given by the operation instruction unit according to the height difference of the partial area for a predetermined time.

Here, the motion instruction of the character by the motion instructing means includes, for example, an attack operation instruction and a defense operation instruction in a fighting fighting game, as well as a character movement instruction.

When the character moves at a height difference, the action instruction given to the character by the player is invalidated or delayed for a certain period of time in accordance with the height difference, so that a difference occurs in the behavior of the character after the movement. There is. For example, when the character moves by the height difference of the height x, the action according to the next operation instruction of the character is performed as intended. However, when the character moves by the height difference of the height y, the action by the next operation instruction of the character is performed. The action is delayed for a certain period of time, and if the character moves by the height difference of the height z, the action by the next motion instruction of the character is set to be invalid for a certain time. Then, the player is easily attacked by the enemy character. When the player's character has been cornered to the height difference, the player may take the next action after crossing the enemy character without exceeding the height difference, or take the next action to be performed after the height difference. The following play will be performed in consideration of preparation. In each case, it is necessary to take necessary actions before the difference occurs, which naturally changes the way the player plays the game, and further increases the sense of nervousness and fun of the play. become.

In the above-mentioned configuration, when the operation instruction is invalidated or delayed by the instruction adjusting means, the invalid or delayed time width may be determined according to the height difference of the partial area where the character moves.

Further, as a means for solving the above-mentioned problem, an information recording medium storing a program executable by a general-purpose computer or a general-purpose game device having a display device, an input device, a control device, a storage device and the like is disclosed. I do.

With this information recording medium, the information recording medium can be easily distributed and sold as a software product. Also, by using this software using existing hardware resources, the game device of the present invention as a new application can be easily implemented on existing hardware. If the program stored in the information recording medium of the present invention is executed by a general-purpose computer or a general-purpose game device, the game device according to the first or second aspect of the present invention can be realized.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description,
Samurai, ninja, etc. appear as characters, swords and spears,
Use axes, shurikens and other weapons to battle and fight against enemy characters to decide the outcome, or depending on the menu setting, you can progress through the game story while solving multiple mysteries like a role playing game A case where the present invention is applied to a possible fighting game will be described.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a game device to which the configuration of the present embodiment is applied. Main device 100 is C
PU 102, operation unit 104, image processing unit 106,
It comprises a voice processing unit 108, a RAM 110, a control unit 112, and a card slot unit 118, and each unit is connected by a bus. In addition, as shown by a dotted line in the figure, a configuration including a data storage unit such as the hard disk 120 may be employed.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 is a second information recording medium 11
6 is controlled based on a game program stored in the first information recording medium 114, game data stored in the first information recording medium 114, and the like. Although not shown, the CPU 102 performs a GTE (GeomeTric Engine; graphics data generation) for performing arithmetic processing such as fixed-point format matrices and vectors related to coordinate conversion, light source calculation, and the like on a character or background image (polygon graphics). Processor) as a coprocessor.

The operation unit 104 includes direction keys and various control buttons, and outputs an operation signal corresponding to an input operation of the player to the CPU 102.

Although not shown, the image processing unit 106 has a G
It comprises a PU (Graphics Processing Unit) and a display buffer. The image processing unit 106 generates an image (polygon graphics) of a character or a background based on coordinate data, color data, and the like obtained by the GTE according to a polygon drawing command from the CPU 102, and converts this image into a CRT (Cathode Ray Tub).
e;), an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), or the like. Further, the image processing unit 106 can also redisplay the still image data and the moving image data read from the second information recording medium 116 via the control unit 112 on the image display unit 144.

Although not shown, the audio processing unit 108
It comprises a PU (Sound Processing Unit) and a sound buffer. Voice processing unit 1
At 08, a sound (including sound) reproduction process is executed based on the sound source data read from the second information recording medium 116 via the control unit 112, and the sound output unit 146 including an amplifier, a speaker, and the like is output. Output via

RAM (Random Access Memory) 110
Forms a memory area for temporarily storing various data to be processed when the CPU 102 executes various control processes.

The control unit 112 is controlled by the CPU 102 and is, for example, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk R).
drive control of reading data from the second information recording medium 116 such as an ead only memory. The second information recording medium 116 is detachably mounted on the control unit 112, and stores a game program for realizing the present invention.

The recording medium storing the game program is not limited to a CD-ROM, but may be another magnetic or optical recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Further, the game program may be configured to receive and store the game program from another device connected via a communication line or the like, or store the game program on the other device side connected via a communication line or the like. A recording medium may be provided, and the game program recorded on the recording medium may be used via a communication line or the like.

The card slot section 118 includes the CPU 102
For example, based on the control from
And reading and writing data from and to the first information recording medium 114 such as the second IC cards 130 and 132. The card slot section 118 has a CPU
The game data designated on the basis of the write instruction from 102 is written to the designated storage area of the first information recording medium 114, and the game data designated on the basis of the read instruction is read from the first information recording medium 114. The data is read and transferred to the designated storage area of the RAM 110.

In this embodiment, the first and second IC cards 1 as the first information recording medium 114 are used.
Numerals 30 and 132 are detachably attached to the card slot unit 118, and are respectively assigned to the first and second players, and record data (game data) relating to the progress of the game and the like. The first information recording medium 114 is, for example, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable
e ROM), OTPROM (Optical Programmable RO)
M), EEPROM (Electrical Erasable Programmabl)
e ROM), a flash EEPROM or the like. Further, it may be constituted by an integrated circuit other than such a memory, for example, a microprocessor or the like.
Further, it is needless to say that the first information recording medium 114 and the second information recording medium 116 may be combined into one data recording medium on which data can be written.

In this configuration, when the power switch of the main unit 100 is turned on and the second information recording medium 116 is set, the operation unit 104, the image processing unit 106, and the audio processing unit 10
8, when the RAM 110, the control unit 112, and the like are initialized and the program becomes ready to load,
A game program for implementing the present invention is read from the second information recording medium 116 by the PU 102 and executed.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining a process of setting items for inputting basic data necessary for event processing during game play, processing of character movement and state, and the like.

First, a mode selection screen is displayed on the image display section 144 (step S101), and the player selects one of the modes (practice mode, actual battle mode, and story mode).
(Step S10)
2). Next, it is checked whether or not mode selection has been performed (step S103). If mode selection has not been performed (step S103; No), step S103 is performed.
Return to 101. When the mode is selected (Step S106; Yes), a character selection screen is displayed (Step S104), and the player selects and specifies his / her character (Step S105). At this time, another player as an opponent also selects a character at the same time. When the opponent is a computer, an enemy character is automatically selected.

Next, it is checked whether or not a character has been selected (step S106). If no character has been selected (step S106; No)
Returns to step S104. If the character is selected (Step S106; Yes), a selection screen for weapons and the like is displayed (Step S107), and the player can select which weapon (for example, a sword or spear,
An ax, a shuriken) is selected and designated (step S108). Then, it is checked whether or not a weapon has been selected (step S109). If a weapon has not been selected (step S109; No), the process returns to step S107. If a weapon has been selected (step S109; Yes), the process proceeds to a stage image setting process (see FIG. 3) described below.

FIG. 3 shows the CPU 102 and the image processing unit 1
11 shows a flowchart relating to a process description of a stage image setting process executed in step 06. Here, the stage indicates an area in which each of the characters that can compete can move, that is, a competition area.

First, a stage selection screen is displayed on the image display section 144 (step S110), and the player selects and specifies on which stage (competition place) the game is to be played (step S111). Next, it is checked whether or not the stage has been selected (step S112), and if the stage has not been selected (step S11).
2; No) returns to step S110. If the stage has been selected, the selected stage data is read (step S113). Further, it is checked whether or not there is an area setting instruction flag in the read data (step S114). If there is an area setting instruction flag (step S114; Yes), an area setting process is performed (step S115).

After the completion of the area setting processing or when it is determined that there is no flag at the time of the above flag check (step S114; No), it is checked whether or not there is a step setting instruction flag in the read data. Is performed (step S116). When it is determined that there is a flag at the time of the flag check (step S116; Yes),
Step data [number of steps, drop (height) of each step, position of each step, plane state and obstacle data at each step]
(Step S117), and
The CPU 102 and the image processing unit 106 display the step on the stage based on the step data (step S11).
8). When it is determined that the level difference screen display process has been completed or that there is no level setting instruction flag (step S116;
No), the game play is started (step S11)
9).

FIG. 4 is a processing routine for changing the movement or state of the character after the movement when the character moves on a step (jumps down, drops, jumps or crawls, or crashes) during game play. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of.

First, the position of the character is detected (step S120). It is checked whether the character is moving on the step (step S121). If it is not moving (step S121; No), the process returns to step S120. On the other hand, if it is moving (Step S121; Yes), it is checked whether or not the step is a height x (a height corresponding to, for example, 2 m from the size of the character) (Step S122), and x
Is satisfied (step S122; Yes), the process proceeds to the steps after step S123 described below. If it is not x (Step S122; No), the step is the height y
(Similarly, for example, a height equivalent to 4 m) is checked (step S140), and if it is y (step S140; Yes), the process proceeds to steps after step S141. If not y (step S140; No),
It is checked whether or not the step is a height z (similarly, for example, a height corresponding to 6 m) (step S170). If the height is z (step S170; Yes), the process proceeds to steps S171 and subsequent steps.

When the height of the step is x (step S
122; Yes), it is checked whether or not the character moves down the step (step S123). If the character moves up (step S123; No), the process proceeds to the following steps from step S130. If the player moves down (step S123; Yes), it is checked whether or not the player has instructed to jump off (step S123).
124). When there is a jump instruction (step S12
4; Yes) displays a state in which the character is jumping down (step S125). Conversely, if no jump instruction has been given (step S124; No), a state in which the character is falling backward is displayed (step S124).
126). Next, it is checked whether or not an instruction for the next action (movement or action) has been given by the player while moving down (step S127).
127; Yes), the character is caused to take the next action at the same time as displaying the landing state (step S128). On the other hand, if there is no next action instruction (step S127; No), the landing state is displayed (step S129), and the player waits for the next action instruction.

On the other hand, if the character moves up the step at step S123 (step S123; N
o), it is checked whether a crawling instruction (including a jump instruction) has been issued by the player (step S13).
0). When there is no crawling instruction (step S13)
0; No), a state is displayed in which the character collides with a wall formed by steps (step S135), and the game is over (step S136).

On the other hand, if a command to climb up is given (step S130; Yes), a state in which the character is climbing up is displayed (step S131). Next, while moving up (while the character is crawling up is displayed), it is checked whether or not the player has issued an instruction for the next action (step S132). Yes), the character is caused to take the next action at the same time as displaying the landing state (step S133). On the other hand, when there is no such instruction (step S132; No), the landing state is displayed (step S134), and the next action instruction from the player is awaited.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a processing routine for changing the movement or state of the character after that when the step is determined to be the height y in step S140. It is checked whether or not the character moves down the step (step S141). If the character moves up (step S141; No), the process proceeds to step S160 described below. If the player moves down (step S141; Yes), it is checked whether or not the player has instructed to jump off (step S142). When there is a jump instruction (Step S142; Yes)
Displays a state in which the character is jumping down (step S143). While moving further down, it is checked whether or not the player has given an instruction for the next action (step S144), and if there is such an instruction (step S144;
Yes), a landing state is displayed (step S145).
Thereafter, a weight of t1 [sec] (for example, 2 seconds) is set (step S146), and the character is caused to take the next action instructed (step S14).
7). On the other hand, if the next action is not instructed while moving down (step S144; No), the landing state is displayed (step S148), and a weight of t2 [sec] (for example, 3 seconds) is set (step S149). ), Waiting for the next action instruction from the player. That is, the action instruction during t1 or t2 [sec] from the landing is invalidated.

If there is no jump instruction from the player (step S142; No), a state in which the character is falling backward is displayed (step S15).
0). While moving further down, it is checked whether or not the player has issued a next action instruction (step S15).
1) If there is an instruction (step S151; Yes), the lying state is displayed (step S152). Then t3
A weight of [sec] (for example, 3 seconds) is set (step S153), and a limit 1 is added to the next action instructed to make the character take that action (step S154). On the other hand, when there is no such instruction (step S151; No), the reclining state is displayed (step S155), and a weight of t4 [sec] (for example, 4 seconds) is set (step S156). Waiting for action instructions. However, restriction 2 is added to the next action. Where limit 1,
The restriction 2 is, for example, to gradually decrease the speed of the instructed action from a normal level.

On the other hand, when the character moves up the step (step S141; No), as shown in FIG.
It is checked whether or not a player's crawling instruction (including a jump instruction) has been issued (step S160). When there is no crawling instruction (Step S160; No)
Displays a state in which the character collides with a wall composed of steps (step S167), and the game is over (step S168).

On the other hand, if a command to climb up is given (step S160; Yes), a state in which the character is climbing up is displayed (step S161). Next, while moving up, it is checked whether or not an instruction of the next action is given by the player (step S162). If there is an instruction (step S162; Yes), the falling state is displayed (step S163), A state in which the character is lying on the lower stage is displayed (step S16)
4). Thereafter, the instructed action is canceled (step S165), and the game waits for the next action from the player. On the other hand, if there is no instruction for the next action while moving up (step S162; N
o), the landing state is displayed (step S166), and the player waits for an instruction for the next action.

FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of a processing routine for changing the movement or state of the character after that when the step is determined to be the height z in step S170. First, it is checked whether or not the character moves down the step (step S171). If the character moves up (step S171; No), the process proceeds to the following steps from step S180. If the player moves down (step S171; Yes), it is checked whether or not the player has instructed to jump off (step S172). When there is a jump instruction (step S
172; Yes) displays a state in which the character is jumping down (step S173). When there is no jump instruction (step S172; No), a state is displayed in which the character is falling backward (step S1).
74). In both cases, the state of death is displayed at the landing point or the falling point (step S175), and the game is over assuming that the character has died (step S1).
76).

On the other hand, if it is determined in the check in step S171 that the object is to be moved upward (step S171; No)
Checks whether or not a crawling instruction (including a jump instruction) has been issued by the player (step S18).
0). When there is an instruction to climb up (step S18)
0; Yes) displays a state in which the character is crawling (step S181). From the middle of the crawling state, the state shifts to the next state, the falling state is displayed (step S182), and the state in which the character is lying on the stage below the step is displayed (step S18).
3). Even if there is an action instructed before going into the lying state, the action is canceled (step S
184), and waits for the next action instruction from the player. On the other hand, when such a crawling up instruction is not given (Step S180; No), a state in which the character collides with the wall formed by the step is displayed (Step S185), and the game is over (Step S18).
6). If there is an action instructed before the character is lying down on the stage below the step, the action is not canceled and the instructed action is performed at t1, t2, or t3 [sec]. It may be configured to be executed later.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams of screen display examples showing a state where the character is jumping off a step and a state where the character is falling. FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams of screen display examples showing a state in which the character is crawling up a step and a state in which the character collides with a wall formed by the step. FIG. 10 (a)
(b) is an explanatory view of a screen display example showing a state in which the character has climbed up a step and climbed up, and a state in which the character has landed down a step. FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams of screen display examples showing a state in which the character is lying down and a state in which the character has died at a drop point or a landing point.

In the above configuration, the present game program is
The CPU 102 and the image processing unit 106 display a stage, a step, and a character three-dimensionally on a screen. In addition, a plurality of steps are provided on the stage, and the screens are displayed such that the heights of the steps are different from each other. Therefore, the player must control the movement of his or her own character while being aware of the steps. Further, when there are a plurality of steps, it is impossible to display all the stages (the uppermost stage, the lowermost stage, and the stages between them) by displaying only one screen. When the character is stepped in such a state, simply switching the screen display impairs the realism of the game. Therefore, the present game program instructs the CPU 102 and the image processing unit 106 to move the character to the step. , So that the screen display is scrolled in the moving direction.

As described in detail above, in the present embodiment, the second information recording medium 116 such as a CD-ROM in which a game program for realizing the present invention is recorded is set in the main unit 100 and the CPU 102 , The main device 100 can be used as the game device of the present invention. That is, the second information recording medium 116 includes a program for executing each of the steps described in claim 4 or 5, and by executing the program, the game apparatus of the present invention can be configured. It becomes possible.

Therefore, the player operates his / her character's action while considering the presence, position and height of the step on the stage so as not to over-game, and sometimes attacks the enemy character. While
You have to control the movement of the character as much as possible, such as going around behind the enemy character. In addition, when jumping down or climbing up a step, you may be able to wait before the next action or take restrictions on the next action, taking good time with the enemy character. You need to control the movement of your character. As described above, the player must play a game while taking into account the steps on the stage, and as a result, the game play style is changed and is not monotonous.

In the structure of this embodiment, the height difference is described as a step. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the height difference may be caused by a gradual change in height. The set values of the character state to be changed include not only the set values for displaying the character state including the lying state or the dead state after the fall, but also the character's physical strength value, attack power value, or defense value. Force values are also included.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modified embodiments are possible. For example, in addition to a fighting fighting game, the present invention can be applied to other types of games such as a bodily simulation game and a role playing game. In particular, in the case of a bodily simulation game, for example, by providing a means for transmitting vibration to the feet of the player, vibration can be generated at the moment of landing, falling to the ground, or crashing against a wall. By transmitting the information to the player's feet, the sense of reality of the game can be further increased. The character is not limited to a person, and may be a personified character, a car, a tank, or the like. In the above configuration, the configuration applied to the home game machine has been mainly described. However, the configuration is not limited thereto.
It goes without saying that the configuration of the present invention may be applied to a configuration of a dedicated game machine placed in a game center or a platform such as a personal computer.

[0050]

According to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention described in detail above, when a character moves through a partially provided height difference, the character's movement ability and the like are determined in accordance with the height difference. Since the set value of the state is changed, taking into account the movement ability and state of these characters after moving,
A decision is made to go around the enemy character without moving the height difference, or to actively move the height difference while considering an action to be taken next, and play. For this reason, it is necessary to make a strategy in consideration of the height difference on the stage and play the game. As a result, a change is made in the game play method, and the game play does not become monotonous.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the character moves in the height difference, the action instruction given to the character by the player is invalidated or delayed for a certain time in accordance with the height difference. As a result, the character is likely to be attacked by the enemy character, and the behavior of the character after the movement may be different. In each case, it is necessary to take necessary actions before the difference occurs, which naturally changes the way the player plays the game, and further increases the sense of nervousness and fun of the play. Will be.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the operation instruction is invalidated or delayed by the instruction adjusting means, the invalid or delayed time width is determined according to the height difference of the partial area where the character moves. Therefore, the game play becomes more interesting, for example, the time width is different at each time.

According to the fourth or fifth aspect, the information recording medium can be easily distributed and sold as a software product. In addition, by using this software using existing hardware resources such as a general-purpose computer and a general-purpose game device, the game device of the present invention as a new application can be easily implemented on existing hardware, In a general-purpose computer or a general-purpose game device, the same effects as those of the first or second aspect of the invention can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a game device to which the configuration of an embodiment is applied.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting items for inputting basic data necessary for event processing during game play, processing of character movement and state, and the like.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of a stage image setting process executed by a CPU and an image processing unit.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a processing routine for changing the movement or state of the character after the movement when the character moves on a step.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of a processing routine for changing the movement or state of the character after that when the step is determined to be the height y in step S140.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a processing routine for changing the movement or state of the character after that when the character moves up a step in step S141.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of a processing routine for changing the movement or state of the character after that when the step is determined to be the height z in step S170.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example showing a state in which a character is jumping down a step and a state in which the character is falling.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example showing a state in which the character is crawling up a step and a state in which the character collides with a wall formed by the step.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example showing a state in which the character has climbed up a step and climbed up, and a state in which the character has landed down a step.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a screen display example showing a state in which the character is lying down and a state in which the character is dead at a drop point or a landing point.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 100 main unit 102 CPU 104 operation unit 106 image processing unit 108 audio processing unit 110 RAM 112 control unit 114 first information recording medium 116 second information recording medium 118 card slot unit 120 hard disk 130, 132 IC card 144 image display unit 146 Audio output unit

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An area range setting means for setting an area range that can be moved by a character having a predetermined moving ability, and a partial area having an arbitrary height difference is set in the area range set by the area range setting means. And a setting value changing unit that, when the character moves in the partial region set by the partial region setting unit, changes a set value of the moving ability or the state of the character according to a height difference of the partial region. A game device comprising: 2. An operation instructing means for instructing a character to perform an operation, an area range setting means for setting an area range movable by a character having a predetermined moving ability, and an area set by the area range setting means. A partial area setting means for setting a partial area having an arbitrary height difference within the range; and when the character moves in the partial area set by the partial area setting means, the operation instruction is given according to the height difference of the partial area. An instruction adjusting means for invalidating or delaying an operation instruction given by the means for a certain period of time. 3. The game device according to claim 2, wherein the instruction adjusting means determines a time width to be invalidated or delayed according to a height difference of a partial area where the character moves. 4. A step of setting an area range that can be moved by a character having a predetermined movement ability; a step of setting a partial area having an arbitrary height difference within the set area range; When the character moves, a step of changing the set value of the moving ability or the state of the character according to the height difference of the partial area. 5. A step of setting an area range that can be moved by a character having a predetermined moving ability; a step of setting a partial area having an arbitrary height difference within the set area range; When the character moves, an operation instruction for the character is invalidated or delayed for a certain period of time in accordance with the height difference of the partial area, and a program is recorded.