Action (action)
the genre of computer, console or mobile games, implying constant tension, active actions on the part of the player and battles with opponents (whether it's skirmishes, sword battles or magic duels). Action games are divided into many other genres, including shooters, beat em up, slashers and platformers.
A little bit about each subgenre
Shooters are mainly projects in which players in which players have to shoot firearms. Beat em up
hardcore type of action, the main feature of the genre is close combat, which requires perfect pressing of the keyboard or gamepad buttons in a certain beat. Slasheran incredibly fast type of action that forces players to memorize a lot of complex attacks and their combinations, fight a huge number of enemies and defeat various bosses (whose sizes can vary greatly, from small opponents to gigantic machines). In platformers, the main emphasis is on jumping on numerous platforms.
2D Action
This category includes two-dimensional action games in which the camera is located on the side or on top of the character. Such projects were popular in the days of retro consoles and old computers, but today such games are released relatively often.
3D Action
Fully three-dimensional games capable of providing an impressive level of graphics and a sea of special effects. The main feature of such projects is entertainment. A distinctive feature of the genre:
- An impressive level of entertainment of battles and other actions. Even a simple trip can turn into something unusual.
- Continuous actions on the screen.
- The player is constantly in some tension.