Hybrid Games
Hybrid games are based on having elements from different genres and mixing them together creating a single new game. The mix of genres allows for more creative gameplay as the game developers will not be restricted to the conventions of a single game genre. This creates a broader appeal to the game as you have fans from all genres you have mixed into your game. This widens the audience and increases marketing and sales because you will have more players that are interested in the game. This means there are increasingly more possibilities with games.
An example of the hybrid genre would be action, crossed puzzle. A game in this genre is Superhot. It uses the ability to move around shooting and killing enemies before they kill you from the action genre, and mixes it with the puzzle genre in which you can freeze time when you stand still you need to predict where the enemies bullets and weapons are going to be so you can avoid them.
Assassin’s Creed Origins is a good example of an action-adventure game. The game is set in an open world in the third-person perspective however, you need to use your combat and stealth skills to take down enemies. As you explore the open-world map there are many interactive points of interest such as tomb you can raid and side quests.
Mario Golf is a sports game where players can play golf but also includes role-playing game elements. The game allows you to choose from a variety of different characters and selects from a range of courses which have features adapted to the Nintendo world. The game is very easy to play is it doesn’t have any of the complicated real-life aspects from golf, only incorporating the fun to play features.
Rocket League is a simulation and sport game as you need to drive a rocket-powered car whilst playing football. You need to use your car to hit the ball into the opposing player’s goal and score points throughout a match to win. This game gets fans of simulation and driving games to play, and fans of football and the sports genre.
RPG (Role-Playing Game)
Role Playing Games (RPGs) are all heavily based on creating a character to go fight and battle enemies whilst you are exploring the sandbox game world and progressing through missions throughout the game. On completing these missions, you level up and unlock a variety of new and unique items, such as weapons and armour, and…
Adventure Games
Adventure games are mostly focused on exploring the game world. This is normally a large map which the player can explore at their own will. However, these games may include mechanisms which limit the players access to different areas. The player must find and obtain certain equipment and items to unlock the next areas. Unlocking…
Sports Games
Sport genre games are usually based on their real-world counterparts such as football, rugby, and cricket. These will appeal to fans of the real sports and will share some of the same rules. Real world sports games are often licensed to use the teams and player of their specific sport. Some games aim for maximum…
Unit 13 Guide to Genres and Gameplay 