Clicker Games

Clicker Games

1. Dogeminer

   • Features
     • game progression is achieved through purchasing upgrades and moving to different planets. RNG features are also present though the pickaxe system.
   • Aesthetic/ Style
     • the aesthetic/ style is based of an internet meme from around 2010 called dogecoin. because of this the game mainly follows a humorous theme
   • Context
     • you play as a dog mining "dogecoins", and move to different worlds to mine more. the game was created based of an internet trend that began 2010
   • Pros/Cons
     • Cons
       • The game's humour is not ling-lived and it makes the game less relevant as time goes on
     • Pros
       • The gam's humour and exponential gameplay loop made the game very popular on release

2. Cookie Clicker

   • Features
     • Game progression is achieved through clicking a big cookie in the center of the screen to gain points. Upgrades are present on the sidebar with diffrerent effects. A golden cookie feature is implemented where a clickable cookie appears occasionally that grants temporary bonuses
   • Context
     • The game revolves around the theme of cookies. Upgrades are displayed as different cookie types, milks, and other cookie related themes. The game was created in 2013, as a joke by French programmer Julien "Orteil" Thiennot as a joke, however it gained major attention as one of the first ever incremental games created.
   • Aesthetic
     • The game utilises its theme in order to introduce intechangeable backgrounds that the players can choose. the base game is split into 3 sectors with wooden boards, and a light blue striped background. the Aesthetic is relevant to the theme of the game, as it is mostly revolved around cookies. the wooden/ oak texture used in the settings background gives the game a homey-feeling.
   • Pros + cons
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     • Cons