In class, we recently have started to work with colors and how they effect gameplay and the composition of a piece of art. I decided to do more research on the effects of color on a specific game, Overwatch, and its color choices, how they effect gameplay, and its features for colorblind gamers. One of the most iconic features about Overwatch is its logo. In the title screen, you can see how contrasting colors are used to make the logo stand out more. The logo and title are white and orange and they are on a black background. This color palette gives the title screen a simplistic look, and the orange and white give a friendly and simple feel to the title screen. In the game, when you see an enemy, they are outlined in red, while allies are outlined in blue. All enemy projectiles and weapons are also blue, while ally projectiles or shields are blue. This helps gameplay because it makes it easier to see the enemies and differentiate them from your teammates. It also helps the enemies stand out from the environment. In Overwatch, there are colorblind modes to help with gameplay if you are colorblind. These are helpful because
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