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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.
Create 3 Different Games • Puzzle • Mouse and Cheese • War at Sea
