Monday, 31 August 2015

Different genres of computer games

There are many types genre of games and most of it can be categorized under a number of different genres.

Action: Action games are fast paced and require good reflexes and the ability to be able to complete a sequence of button combinations on the game controller. The games normally include completing challenges such as fighting with and enemy and the player is normally represented on screen using a recognizable character. 



Role-playing (RPG): RPG games are set in fantasy world where the player acts out the role of the main character and makes decisions based on the story line of the game. RPG games often involve



Adventure games: Adventure games are mainly single player games set in a fantasy or adventure world where the main challenges involve completing puzzles. The adventure genre normally involves a back story of the main character and will include a specific rescue mission or objective to reach the end of the adventure. 




Puzzle: Puzzle games involve solving complex puzzles. These games test logical thinking skills and are often time based to add an extra challenge. Puzzle games normally involve coloured shapes and simple player actions. The main challenge for the player in puzzle games is more to think about how to solve the puzzle rather than to have quick reflexes and hand eye coordination. 



Stealth shooter games: Stealth games involve moving around a territory and remaining unseen and undetected by a group of enemies. These games can be spy based and hence the need to sneak around the game world undetected.

Examples of Stealth shooter games


First person shooters (FPS): FPS games are shooter games where the player plays through the main game world through their eyes. It gets the player really involved in the gameplay but the player can rarely see how they are represented on screen. Its also make the person who play feel the games.



Sports Games: Sports games are soccer, basketball and baseball. They normally involve mimicking the actions of real professional sports star and categories key players within the game with different levels of skills.


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