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A Multivocal Review on Derivation Games: A Software Reuse Study

Authors:
Diego Castro
Cláudia Wener

Keywords: Software Reuse; Game; Mods; Derivation; Structured review; Multivocal review

Abstract:
Games have emerged as a prominent form of entertainment, hence establishing the gaming business as a highly lucrative sector. Nevertheless, the process of developing a game can be extremely complex, involving several activities, components, and team members, which can result in an extremely long development period for certain games. The gaming community is engaging in constructing its own games as a response to the delay; its behavior is similar to opportunistic Software Reuse (SR), which is also called modding. The application of mods in game development can provide several benefits, including enhanced longevity of games, reduced production expenses, and accelerated creation of diverse games within reduced timelines. However, the current mod development process lacks a systematic framework or platform that can assist in this progress. Consequently, the aim of this research is to conduct an evaluation that clarifies the primary characteristics, advantages, challenges, and approaches employed in the development of mods, with the goal of comparing these findings with the RS methods that are recommended by the market.

Pages: 68 to 79

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2024. Used with permission.

Publication date: June 30, 2024

Published in: journal

ISSN: 1942-2628