COP3530 Project 3 - JoyStick Stats

Below is a quick overview on how to navigate our program, JoyStick Stats! Our goal is to provide a list of video games based on desired traits to help users find new games they might enjoy.

Main Menu

Our menu provides users with 6 different options they can choose from.

1. Genre
2. Maturity Rating
3. Gaming Console
4. Multiplayer
5. Review Score
6. Exit

Option 1: Genre

If users type 1 into the command-line, they are then prompted to pick from a predetermined set of genres to generate a list of video games that are part of that specified genres. The genres included are:

1. Role-Playing
2. Strategy
3. Action
4. Education
5. Racing/Driving
6. Simulation
7. Sports
8. Adventure

Option 2: Maturity Rating

If users enter 2 into the command-line, they are prompted to pick from the 3 maturity ratings:

1. Everyone
2. Teen
3. Mature

Option 3: Gaming Console

If users type 3 into the command-line, they are then prompted to pick from a set of gaming consoles to generate a list of video games that are compatible with the desired console. These consoles include:

1. Nintendo DS
2. Sony PSP
3. Xbox 360
4. Nintendo Wii
5. Playstation

Option 4: Multiplayer

If users type 4 into the command-line, they are then prompted to select whether they want games that are:

1. Single Player
2. Multiplayer

Option 5: Review Score

All of the video games found in our program were scored by the general public based on gameplay and overall enjoyment of the game out a score of 100. As such, if users type 5 into the command-line, they are then prompted to select a range of scores they would like to find a game within. These ranges are:

1. 0 - 10
2. 11 - 20
3. 21 - 30
4. 31 - 40
5. 41 - 50
6. 51 - 60
7. 61 - 70
8. 71 - 80
9. 81 - 90
10. 91 - 100

If users are looking for a game that is within the 0 - 10 range, they will be met with a message informing them that there are no video games that meet the desired criteria at this time.

Option 6: Exit

As our final option, if users are satisified with their lists of video games and have found their next play, they can exit our program by typing 6 into the command-line. This prompts a goodbye message before completely ending the program.

Unlisted Option

If at any point users accidentally input an option that is unavailable, the program will prompt users to start over from the main menu to help users find the correct criteria they are looking for.

Final Remarks

We hope you enjoy our program and find your next favorite game!