Chapter 6. Mobile Game Controls
The control system, together with graphics, is the factor that most affects the gameplay experience. If game controls are not intuitive and easy to learn, or don't respond promptly to players' actions, players won't enjoy playing that game and it won't sell much.
We thus dedicate a chapter to describing the available input methods and technologies available on today's mobile devices, including keypads, touch screens, and sensors that can enhance your gameplay experience. By knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each input method available on today's smartphones, you will be able to make the right choice when designing the control system for your next mobile game.
In this chapter we will cover the following topics:
- Input technology
- Touchscreens
- Keypads
- Touchscreen gestures
- Built-in devices
- Future input technologies
