What to play: a guide to computer game genres
There are so many new games coming out that the question "what to play" has become more complicated than the process itself. There is no universal answer — everything depends on how much time you have and what you want: to think, to tickle your nerves, or just to relax. Let's go through the main computer game genresso you can find yours faster.
When you have time to dive in
For long evenings, role-playing games (RPG)are created: a large world, a story with choices, hero leveling. This is a "many hours" genre that you can get stuck in for a long time — ideal when you want to live someone else's life and don't rush. Nearby are strategies: here, reaction is not important, but your head is — you build, plan, and calculate moves. A great choice for those who like to think, not click.
When you want dynamics
You have little time and need a drive — take action и shooters: clear rules, quick entry, a dose of adrenaline for a short session. And for those who want to tickle their nerves, it's worth checking out horror games — a genre where graphics are not as important as the ability to keep you in suspense. However, it's better to play them with headphones and in the evening, otherwise, half of the effect is lost.
For relaxation and company
Not every game has to be a challenge. Racing и simulators are good because you can play them for twenty minutes and leave without feeling like you "dropped out in the middle". And indie games are a separate world of small projects where the lack of budget is compensated by ideas and style; it's among them that you can often find unexpected gems.
How to choose so you don't get disappointed
The advice is the same as with movies: go from your mood to the genre, not the other way around. Once you've decided, open the necessary section of the game catalog, where each game has a card with the year, developer, platforms, and a short description. This is enough to understand if it's your game or not, even before launching. Don't be afraid to quit: if you're not hooked after half an hour, the game is just not for you, and that's okay.
Games have long ceased to be entertainment "for kids" — today it's a huge medium with stories no weaker than movies. By the way, if you've gotten hooked on some game universe, often it has a primary source: check out the book catalog or movie catalog — often, a continuation of your favorite story in a different format is waiting there, on MegaInet.
