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The Major Genres
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2. What Is a Genre

3. Genre is a category characterized by similarities in style, or subject matter. The classic major genres of literature are: Fiction. Comedy. Drama.
Definition

7. The Classic Game Genres

8. Shooter Games Infinite bullets Shoot as fast as possible Just shoot
2D SHOOTERS
KONG
Infinite bullets
Shoot as fast as possible
Just shoot
Overwhelming enemies

9. AWESOMENAUTS

10. Shooter Games More realistic Less enemies More Difficult Real physics
3D SHOOTERS
More realistic
Less enemies
More Difficult
Real physics

12. Action and Arcade Games
PLATFORM GAMES
Cartoonish Games
Jumping and running
Unrealistic physics

13. Action and Arcade Games
FIGHTING GAMES
Action Games but more on player movement using gamepad/joystick
Win-Lose scenario
Special combo, etc

15. Strategy Games Tactical and Collaborations Planning required
Concentrate on handling multiple tasks

17. Role-Playing Games Long story gameplay Side quests Free Travel
Be anything you like
Levelling and earn rewards

19. Sports Games Nearly same as real sport game
Only few manages to survive

20. Vehicle Simulations
Race!!!
Story Mode
Earn Money
Combine Mode (GTA)

21. Construction and Simulation Games
No end
Build and manage things
Handling things
Explore and Negotiations

22. Adventure Games Concentrate on story mode Make choices
Growth based on player decision
ABZU

23. Puzzle Games
Straight forward
Many levels
Solve the puzzle!

24. Summary You should now understand
There are many other genres out there
They provide framework for your game
Help understand the game you are going to develop