Classification of games

Games can be categorised from a number of perspectives, and the following are some common ways of categorisation:

I. Categorisation by game platforms

Console games refer to games that run on specialised game consoles such as PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Console games usually have high picture quality and game performance, and a wide range of game genres, including action, adventure, role-playing, shooting and sports.
For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a very popular adventure game on Nintendo Switch, known for its open world, rich exploration content and beautiful graphics. The God of War series, on the other hand, is a classic action game on the PlayStation platform, loved by gamers for its exciting storylines, stunning battle scenes and excellent gameplay graphics.

Computer games are games that run on personal computers and can be obtained by downloading, buying discs, and so on. The types of computer games are also very diverse, including single-player games, online games, web games, and so on.
For example, League of Legends is a very popular online game that allows players to play against other players over the Internet. Jedi Survival, on the other hand, is a battle royale type of game, which is sought after by players for its tense and exciting game pace and high degree of competitiveness. My World is a sandbox game in which players can create and explore freely.

Mobile games are games that run on smartphones. With the popularity of smartphones, the market share of mobile games is growing. The types of mobile phone games are usually simple, including casual games, puzzle games, role-playing games and so on.
For example, Glory of Kings is a very popular mobile MOBA game, loved by players for its easy-to-use operation and rich game content. Peace Elite is a mobile phone shooting game that is popular among players for its highly reproducible game scenes and intense and exciting combat experience. Happy Fade is a casual puzzle game that is loved by players for its simple gameplay and cute graphics.

II. Classification by game types

Action games are usually characterised by fast-paced battles and exciting gaming experiences, where players need to complete game tasks by operating their characters to fight, jump, climb and other actions.
For example, the Ghostbusters series is a very classic action game, loved by players for its gorgeous battle scenes and rich combo system. Only Wolf: Shadow of the Dead II is an action game set in the Japanese Warring States period, which is popular among players for its difficult battles and exciting storyline.

Adventure games usually focus on exploring unknown worlds, solving puzzles and completing quests. Players need to explore the game world by operating their characters, solving various puzzles and completing game quests.
For example, the Tomb Raider series is a very classic adventure game, loved by players for its wonderful plot, exciting adventure scenes and rich puzzle design. The Mystic Seas series, on the other hand, is an adventure game with the theme of exploration, and is sought after by players for its exciting plot, realistic game scenes and exciting battle scenes.

Role-playing games usually involve players taking on the roles of characters in the game, improving their abilities and completing the game’s plot by completing quests, upgrading their characters, and collecting equipment.
For example, the Final Fantasy series is a very classic role-playing game, loved by players for its exciting plot, rich character settings and beautiful game graphics. The Elder Scrolls series, on the other hand, is a role-playing game with an open-world background, which is sought after by players for its highly free gameplay and rich game content.

Shooting games are usually based on players using a variety of weapons to fight as the main gameplay, including first-person shooter and third-person shooter games.
For example, ‘Call of Duty’ series is a very classic first-person shooter game, with its wonderful plot, realistic game graphics and exciting battle scenes and loved by players. Jedi Survivor is a battle royale type of shooting game, which is highly sought after by players for its high level of competitiveness and intense and exciting game rhythm.

Strategy games are usually played by players who formulate strategies and command troops to fight, including real-time strategy games and turn-based strategy games.
For example, StarCraft series is a very classic real-time strategy game, which is loved by players for its high level of competitiveness and complex game strategies. The Civilisation series, on the other hand, is a turn-based strategy game that is sought after by players for its rich game content, complex game strategies and high degree of playability.

Simulation games usually simulate various scenarios in real life as the main gameplay, including simulation management games, flight simulation games, simulation racing games and so on.
For example, ‘The Sims’ series is a very classic simulation game, which is loved by players for its highly free gameplay and rich game content. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a very realistic flight simulation game, which is highly sought after by players for its highly reproducible game scenes and realistic flight experience. Need for Speed series is a very popular simulation racing game, which is loved by players for its wonderful racing scenes and realistic game graphics.

Sports games usually simulate a variety of sports as the main gameplay, including football games, basketball games, racing games and so on.
For example, FIFA series is a very classic football game, which is loved by players for its realistic game graphics and rich game content. NBA 2K series is a very popular basketball game, which is sought after by players for its wonderful basketball court and realistic game experience. Need for Speed series is a very popular simulation racing game, with its wonderful racing scenes and realistic game graphics and loved by players.

Casual games are usually characterised by easy-to-play, relaxing and enjoyable gaming experiences, including puzzle games, elimination games, tower defence games, and so on.
For example, ‘Happy Elimination’ is a very popular elimination game, loved by players for its simple gameplay and cute graphics. Plants vs Zombies is a very classic tower defence game, which is sought after by players for its rich game content and interesting gameplay. Angry Birds is a very classic puzzle game, loved by players for its simple operation and interesting gameplay.

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