The following is a list of the video game genres:
- Racing
- Shooter
- Action
- Platform
- Simulation
- Adventure
- Strategy
- LPG
- MMO
- Arcade
- MMORPG
- Fighting
- FPS
- TPS
- Survival
Puzzle video game
Puzzle video games a genre of video games that emphasize puzzle solving.The types of puzzle can test many problem-solving skills including logic,pattern recognition,sequence solving,and word completion.Jewel Quest is an example of puzzle video game.It is a 'match 3' puzzle played on a grid filled with various tokens, such as diamonds, gold nuggets, coins, and skulls. The concept of the game is that the player may swap any two adjacent tiles, as long as the swap results in a horizontal/vertical line of three or more matching tokens and in this case he gets points.
Jewel Quest is a good example of puzzle game because it tests the player's ingenuity and knowledge.
The characteristic of the game:
-Solving skills;
-Logical problems;
-Pattern recognition.
3D- Real Time Adventure game
An adventure game is a video game in which the player assumes the role of protagonist in an interactive story driven by exploration and puzzle-solving.
Eleusis is an adventure game that takes place in a Greek village,inhabited with sect member.The concept of the game is that the player must move backward and forward, searching for certain items with no clear reason and confusing endings.The player will win when he will solve the mystery.
Eleusius is a good example of 3D-Real Time Adventure game because the player is the protagonist of the game and he assumes this role.
The characteristics of the game:
-The player interact with the story which is driven by exploration and adventures.
-The player explores the open environment;
-The player finds clues and reads texts based on actual history;
-The player needs to use stealth tactics and agility to survive.
Eleusius V Amnesia: The Dark Descent V Doom
3D Real Time Adventure game V Survival horror V First Person Shooter game
Comparing Eleusius-3D Real Time Adventure video game with Amnesia: The Dark Descent -survival horror video game and Doom- a first person shooter video game, I observed that all of them are requiring careful and skillful thinking and planning in order to achieve victory.
All three games have high detailed realistic graphics and in every game the player takes a role and is the protagonist of the game.
In terms of features all three games have high detailed realistic graphics and a dark atmosphere with eerie sounds.The only difference is that Eleusius is built on real stories while Amnesia:The Dark Descent and Doom is pure fantasy.
The genres are quite similar because in all three games is present horror sequences even if in the survival horror it is a bit more horror sequences than in the other two games.Adding to this I observed that the survival horror is very similar with 3D Real Time Adventure game because in both games, the player needs to find clues and he needs to use stealth tactics and agility to survive.
In contrast to the first person shooter game where the player needs to kill all enemies to win the game.
Gameplay:
The gameplay of the games is also very similar.All three games have Emergent Gameplay that means that in the game is one single player who builds new strategies and ideas withing the game as a result of playing basic rules.
Playability:
Playing all three games the player will be satisfied .The games also allow the player to learn different things because in all three games the player needs to have thinking skills to win. However, in my opinion in Eleusius and Amnesia:The Dark Descent video games,the player will learn more things for example where to find the clues and when and how to apply them to the game in the right moment.While in the Doom,the player just needs to think how to kill all enemies.
In terms of immersions, Eleusis is more specialized, because the game is based on real stories.Well, Doom and Amnesia:The Dark Descent video game also will introduce you in a virtual world as well as Eleusius video game.In terms of efficiency, I think that Doom game offers more amount of entertainment and fun as the player progress through the levels while in Eleusius and Amnesia:The Dark Descent the player needs to do the same think:to find clues and at a time it gets boring.
In my opinion, the survival horror and the 3D Real Time Adventure Games invoke curiosity and intrigue while Doom invoke fear and excitement.
Music/Sound
The music and sound have an important role in the games.The music help to invoke feelings and to introduce the player in a virtual world.
For example in Eleusius-a 3D Real Time Adventure Video Game ,the sound involves the player in the game,he gets in the essence of the game and feels part of the game.
The music in Amensia:The Dark Descent-a survival horror invoke the feelings of fear but in the same time feelings of curiosity because of the eerie sounds.
And in the Doom-a first person shooter game, the sound creates excitement and also introduce the player in a virtual world.
Game genres for GameSalad
If I would create my own game design in GameSalad I would choose these genres:
Arcade,Adventure and Puzzle.I think that these might be good for the GameSalad because GameSalad has a friendly interface and will give the right amount of fun and excitement for these type of games.Also these genres are full of energy and positivism and in my opinion the genre including the friendly interface of the GameSalad will portray something great.
