Exploring of Emotional Character in Online Games Toward Player

Abstract

This study intends to investigate how players' emotional responses to characters in online games. 100 respondent who play online games participated in the research's online survey, which was used to collect data. Four open-ended survey questions focused on the impact of game characters on players' emotions, player interactions with game characters, how emotionally charged characters affect gameplay, and the variables that influence players' emotional attachment to game characters. The findings revealed that most respondents believed that game characters had a big influence on their feelings and mood. They also highlighted how many elements, such as aesthetic design, character strength, and plot, have an impact on players' emotional attachment to game characters. The study also found that emotional characters might have a major impact on players' gaming because they can foster sentiments of empathy and connection, which can boost motivation and engagement. The results imply that, in order to improve players' experiences, game designers should take into account the emotional influence of game characters while creating online games.