Classification Of Video Games

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Classification of Video Games
Video games can be classified into several distinct categories. Though video games are all basically the same thing, a computer program that is made to entertain people. Arguably one of the first video games was Pong on Atari, but since then video games have changed so dramatically that there are thousands of games in various categories. The main categories in today’s gaming world are Role-Playing Games (RPG), Sport Games, and First Person Shooting Games.
The most popular category is RPG, so it is best to start off with this class. An RPG is a game that places a player in a story as a specific character or role and the player must complete certain tasks, and solve puzzles to strengthen his/her character and keep the story line going. These games are very long and at some times frustrating to those of little patience. But to true gamers a good RPG can consume them into the plot and make them feel as though they are living another life through the character in the game. Some excellent RPGs that have been known to do this are Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, and The Realm. Also there are games that contain a plot and have the player assume a certain role but give you a first person view and usually a big gun to defeat enemies.
These types of games are known as First Person Shooting games. They are pretty basic in their plot and the name of their category says it all. You are a character that has to fend off evil foes from invasion or destruction of something you hold dear. Whether it being your world, country, or even your girlfriend the enemy is trying to kill them and you must put a stop to it. Usually the player is a super human of some sort, who has numerous weapons to eradicate enemies who stand in their way. Most of these games contain various levels, which increase in difficulty as you conquer each of them. When you come to the end of the game there is usually an evil boss who is almost i...