Popular Video Game Genres
Top 3 Genres
Action Games
Action games challenge the player’s reflexes, hand-eye coordination
and reaction time. The best action games include a mix of vibrant
visuals and a punch of adrenaline rush, delivering a unique
experience to the gamers. Looking at the dominance of this genre
over the gaming industry, developers are playing around with new
tactics and innovations quite a lot. With advancements, the genre
has branched out to sub-genres like Beat them Ups, including Final
Fight and Double Dragon, Arcade and shooting, and Platforming Games
like Super Mario and Mutant Mudds.
Sports Games
Sports games have been around since the beginning of gaming culture,
and the genre remains one of the most favored game genres in the
world. Sports games simulate traditional physical sports, while the
opposing team is controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) or bots.
Some games are based on actual sport tactics and rules, and others
underline the strategy behind the sport, such as Champions Manager.
The most popular series in the sports games genre is the FIFA
series. The game holds the record for “the fastest-selling sports
game ever” in history, with more than 3.2 million game CDs sold in
the first week of its release. The franchise’s latest game, FIFA 19
released worldwide in September 2018, making headlines for its
unique additions and ground-breaking graphics.
Adventure Games
Adventure games involve a vast storyline, jam-packed action, and
exciting visuals that take gamers on a different type of adventure.
A sub-genre, action-adventure games were developed back in the days
of Nintendo Entertainment Systems, including games like The Legend
of Zelda and Metroid and the legendary Harry Potter. Since then, the
genre has expanded itself into a wide range of thematic sets and
games, available on every gaming platform on this planet. Noteworthy
factors of adventure games are reflex-based gameplay, item
collecting, puzzle-solving, and environmental exploration, making it
one of the most loved genres among all age groups.