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A game wherein the goal is to best manage the interactions between several in-game characters. There is no real main character, but rather, a group of characters who must be kept happy. Example: The ...

Domain: Video games; Category: Role playing games

A contraction of shoot 'em up, called shooter-type games in Japan. The player controls a character or vehicle and shoots enemies down while avoiding projectiles. Some are harder than others. Example: ...

Domain: Video games; Category: Shmups

The role-playing video game traces its humble roots to the tabletop role playing games. Typically the player chooses a role (including a skill set) for his player character and then plays the whole ...

Domain: Video games; Category: Role playing games

A strategy game that indicates free-flowing action, wherein players must adjust their tactics relating to their opponents and the environment in real time and in rapidly shifting conditions. Example: ...

Domain: Video games; Category: Real-time strategy

Like a first-person shooter, but the navigation of the player character is not under the player's apparent control. The player takes a predetermined route or is determined by factors that the player ...

Domain: Video games; Category: First person shooters

As the name implies, racing games are where the player takes command of a vehicle and attempts to be the fastest one in the competition. May or may not be realistic. Example: Need for Speed.

Domain: Video games; Category: General gaming

Video games with an environment made of two-dimensional platforms. Gameplay consists of the controllable character traversing the platforms, usually by jumping, to arrive at his destination. Example: ...

Domain: Video games; Category: Characters

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