Video Games

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What things do people enjoy about the different genres of video games
Rebecca Hogarth
Mind Map by Rebecca Hogarth, updated more than 1 year ago
Rebecca Hogarth
Created by Rebecca Hogarth about 9 years ago
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Video Games
  1. Action
      1. Sense of danger
        1. Live out the experiences of others
          1. Fast paced
        2. Shooter
            1. Online multiplayer
              1. Realistic
                1. Intense, fast paced
              2. Action - Adventure
                  1. Visually attractive
                    1. Experiencing situations which are unlikely to occur
                      1. Feeling of risk taking
                    2. Adventure
                        1. Ability to free roam vast game world
                          1. Situations/ Environments which would be unlikely in real life
                            1. Players go on a journey with the characters
                          2. Role - Playing
                              1. Consequences of choices
                                1. In depth characters
                                  1. Sense of responsibility
                                2. Simulation
                                    1. No definite story
                                      1. Customiseable
                                        1. Family friendly
                                      2. Strategy
                                          1. Encourages players to think about their choices
                                            1. Definite goal
                                              1. Commitment pays off
                                            2. Sports
                                                1. Option to play as favorite players/teams
                                                  1. Multiplayer
                                                    1. Part of a team
                                                  2. Platform
                                                      1. Suitable for all ages
                                                        1. Level based allows game to be stopped and picked up again when convenient
                                                          1. Use of humor
                                                        2. Casual
                                                            1. Simple yet addictive
                                                              1. Easy to play
                                                                1. No need for major commitment
                                                              2. Puzzle
                                                                  1. Sense of achievement
                                                                    1. Need solutions to proceed
                                                                      1. Challenging
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