Classification Of Video Games

Video games can be classified into the following categories role playing, strategy, sports, and action.
Role playing video games is when one player controls one character fulfilling one or many quests. Role playing video games are aimed for people who enjoy single player games. Role playing games most likely rely on a well developed story and setting which is divided into a number of quests. An example of a role playing video games would be an all time classic called Dungeons & Dragons.
Strategy video games deal with skillful thinking and planning to achieve victory. Also in strategy video games victory is achieved through chance and strategized thinking. The main concept of strategy video games is for the player ability to out-think their opponent. A perfect example of a strategy video game would be chess.
Sports video games simulate the practice of traditional sports such as soccer, football, baseball and basketball. Sports games feature the names and characteristics of real teams and players. Just like real life sports, sports video games feature a play-by-play and color commentary.An example of a sports video game would be Madden Football.
In Action video games the player controls and navigates an avatar or the main character through a quest collecting objects or battling enemies with special weapons and avoiding obstacles that might kills or hurt the avatar. At the end of each quest or level the player must defeat a large enemy that is more challenging and powerful than previous enemies. The avatar usually have a number of lives and when the avatar runs out of lives the game is over. An example of an action video game would the Super Mario games.