Game Genres
Unit 3 lesson 2
Game Genres
• The gaming and entertainment
are divided into categories by
media and ______. A media
category includes such
examples as film, literature, and
games, ECT. Genres involve
categories describing
generalities of conventions,
style, and content. Genres are
very _____ categories that have
may overlap. Some common
examples of game genres
include:
Game Genres
• _______ genres usually are
characterized by a fast paced plot
using quick responses and high
player motor coordination.
• Adventure genres are puzzle
related and involve story driven
exploration.
• Arcade genres are action games
that have very little mechanic
variation in the game.
• _______ genres are games that
appeal to a very large audience
with very short play sessions. The
games usually have a gradual
learning curve to play the game.
Game Genres
• Educational genres use games to teach
real world skills to the player.
• _______ genres are very fast passed
short games. The player is usually
pitted on at one-one one action with
elaborate controls.
• ______ person shooter (FPS) genres
involve games that require quick
reactions and precision targeting.
• Platform genres have players
performing their activities in a
particular environment. The game has
players usually jumping and swinging
motions.
Game Genres
• _______ genres use games that
solve some type of logical or
geometric puzzle.
• Racing genres have players
using controls to drive around
or along a track
• Simulation genres have players
experience a real life dangerous
situation in a safe game
environment. Game like flight
simulators fit into category.
• ______ genres have players
play a typical sport such as
football, basketball or golf.
List the Game Genres
With 2 Examples
Create 3 Different Games
• Puzzle
• Mouse and Cheese
• War at Sea
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