Video Games GenreBy Ian Triana

A video game is an electronic game that

involves human interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device such as a TV screen or computer monitor.

The electronic systems used to play video games are known as platforms; examples of these are personal computers and video game consoles. These platforms range from large mainframe computers to small handheld computing devices.

Video Games

Shooters, aside from subgenre classifications,

can be further classified by their perspective of play. First-person shooters are played within the protagonist's perspective; they often include a heads-up display displaying key information such as the current health of the protagonist.In third-person shooters, the protagonist's body can be seen fully; the environment is rendered from a distance.Some shooters incorporate both perspectives.

Shooting Games

Sports games emulate the playing of

traditional physical sports. Some emphasize actually playing the sport, while others emphasize the strategy behind the sport.

Sport Games

Platform games (or platformers) are set in a

vertical or three-dimensional (3D) environment. Players guide a character through obstacles, jumping on platforms and battling enemies in order to advance. They often involve unrealistic physics and special movement abilities.

Platform Games