Map generator
Software theme
Uses (random) map/level generator to create most or all areas where the player can go to instead of shipping with regular human designed static levels or maps.
766
games
61platforms
Alternate names: Random map generator, Procedural map generator
Name variations: level generator
WIN 2009-09-01
WIN 2007-09
WIN 2012-11
PS2 2003-03-25
WIN 2017-04-14
WIN 2019-05-29
LIN 1994
MAC 1985
LIN 2006-04
WIN 2013-12-05
A800 1983
LIN 2002? *
These usually suffer from illogical structuring, and when they don't, they're usually awfully repetitive and/or unimaginative.
This usually improves replayability since the areas (likely) don't share the same layout with each playthrough, but tends to fall short in other aspects.
This usually improves replayability since the areas (likely) don't share the same layout with each playthrough, but tends to fall short in other aspects.
See also: randomly selected maps
Related:
* Roguelikes
* Shifting locale
Implied: (not enforceable)
* Tile-based
Related: (map/scenario creation)
* Custom scenarios
* Level editor
May also include:
* Preset Maps
Related:
* Roguelikes
* Shifting locale
Implied: (not enforceable)
* Tile-based
Related: (map/scenario creation)
* Custom scenarios
* Level editor
May also include:
* Preset Maps
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Procedural content generation, Replayability
Child group
Games by year
The first Map generator video game was released in 1975.
Microprose, Blizzard and Klei Entertainment published most of these games.