Action
Description
In action games players are required to have good reflexes and quick reaction in order to overcome challenges. Action games typically focus on combat, during which the player must press buttons or keys rapidly or in timed intervals in order to execute attacks and other moves. Non-combat challenges may include avoiding traps, jumping, running, completing tasks within a pressing time limit, etc.
Common action sub-genres are
shooters,
fighting, and
platform games.
Though most racing / driving, sports, and many simulation games contain action-oriented gameplay, they can be considered action games only if they specifically emphasize arcade-like, reflex-based gameplay.
Action games may include extensive non-violent exploration and/or puzzle-solving, or combine themselves with other genres, e.g. role-playing or driving.
Quick thinking is often required to succeed in action games; however, games that specifically emphasize quick
thinking over
reflexes are usually
real-time strategy or puzzle games.
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PSP (2005) WipEout Pure is the first adaptation for the PSP of the long-running Wipeout series. Players take part in a futuristic... |
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Windows (2010) Wired Butterfly is a small and simplistic game in which the player must guide a butterfly to freedom. The butterfly... |
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Xbox 360 (2012) This dark edition contains:
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Enhanced Edition (on 2 discs)
Soundtrack disc included in... |
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manual
18 wallpapers
game guide
2 maps
music... |
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Windows (2007) The Limited edition includes:
The Witcher
Double-sided world map poster
Art book
Official soundtrack
Bonus DVD with making-of and interviews... |
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