There are many different categories of games and many games can be classified under more than one genre. We have accumulated some information that might help you to better understand the various video game genres.
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
These games are played over a local area network or the internet. Players get connected with other players in a virtual room using a network. To create a game where you can play against people from all over the world programmers spend thousands of hours programming and giving the player the most amazing gaming experience possible.
Simulations
Simulation games have evolved so much that they are even used for professional training. These games involve in taking control of real-world vehicles, including tanks, ships and aircrafts. Pilot training nowadays are done through airplane simulators before they actually take the real flight.
Adventure
A single player game often set in fantasy or adventurous worlds. It may be puzzles or tasks to complete, by which the player gets to advance to the next level. Usually such games provide a back story making it more interesting and giving the player ideas and options in figuring out how to complete each mission.
Real-Time Strategy (RTS)
Real time strategy games happen in real-time and players can play all at once making it more challenging and more interesting. The game requires the players to build up their inventory with items, armies etc.
Puzzle
These games are made for people who love to solve puzzles difficult or easy. Various levels from beginner to expert will be provided. Games of such will usually be colourful and of simple actions to keep the player hooked to the game. These are games with no actions, just brain work.
Action
Are you fast and do you enjoy fast-paced actions? Well these games are for you. These games are made for players with excellent reflexes. Choosing a character of your choice to represent yourself and jump into the action defeating your enemies are the ways you can complete challenges.
Stealth Shooter
These are spy-based games where the player has to use stealth techniques to defeat the challenges and enemies in the game. Mostly war games are of these genres.
Combat
One on one challenge can be fun. These genres are usually up close and personal. Players have to be fast, observant with good reflexes and have the ability to use the controls for all kinds of combinations in fighting moves.
First Person Shooters (FPS)
These are Game that plays viewing through the players eyes. The player may not get to see how they might look like. This genre of video games are perhaps the most preferred ones for video game buybacks and many people also sell old video games under this genre online.
Sports
These games mimic real professional athletes and how they move. Players will have to work up through various skill levels to advance.
Role-Playing (RPG)
RPG games are for fantasy lovers. The player gets to choose the character of the game, let it be the main character or a hero, and make decisions that can take you ahead in the game and its story line.
Educational
There are so many complaints about video games. However there are some great educational games that can help learning process too. Games with fun interactive activities that can be used to train variety of subjects are becoming widely used even in schools and educational institutions.
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