subject: The Action Adventure Kind And The Role Playing Makes - Two Common Video Gaming Styles [print this page] Video game genres categorize a game on its mechanics and other details. Of the many categories or genres of video games, two popular genres will be discussed. Action/Adventure and Role Playing genres have been around for quite a time now and they each work on plot and game mechanics, with their respective strengths.
People have played video games at one point or another. They have played some traditional role playing games such as the Final Fantasy series down to the action/adventure classics of Super Mario Brothers. Regardless of what video game you play, they each have certain aspects that make them special in their own way.
Action/Adventure Genre
The action/adventure genre involves more on game play than it does on the story. This should not undermine the plot elements of an action/adventure, though. Some developers have crafted a very in depth story yet retain the elements of an action/adventure genre. Popular titles include The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Brothers series.
The main element of play is present in an action/adventure game because you grasp every moment you make. The genre becomes a very entertaining one because you get to immerse yourself in the video game world you're playing.
Most games within the genre allow high interactivity with the characters and plot. Because of this, the genre expands in the mechanics. You can have the classical adventure element and yet engage in combat with the push of a button. Also, most games come with a well-developed plot. With the combination of interactivity and plot elements, your gaming experience becomes more than just button mashing.
Role Playing Genre
Role playing genres are famous for their very in-depth story lines. Role playing games are for those who want to enjoy a cinematic video game experience along with a deep story.
The distinction that role playing games have over other genres is importance in plot elements and the overall story. The whole game is played like a book, with the many symbolisms found.
Role playing games are created in the way that you learn more about the character as you play the game. As you control the basic movements, you are immersed in the plot. Since itfocuses more on plot, you can really enrich yourself with the different twists in the story. But, role playing games do not sacrifice on the game mechanics. They balance out story elements with playable factors. This adds to the challenge level and creativity scheme of the game. You will find most of these elements in the special events and the battle systems.
These two genres are very popular in the video gaming world. They are two distinct elements that are good to know about. Action/Adventure focuses more on the game play while role playing games on the story. Although they have their respective strengths, they each have their popular games to boot, making them respected genres.
