Games with a lot of action
Action games are exactly what they sound like: games in which the player is in command of and at the centre of the action, which is primarily comprised of physical difficulties that players must conquer. The majority of early video games, such as Donkey Kong and Galaga, are classified as action games.
Because action games are typically simple to enter into and begin playing, they continue to rank among the most popular video games, according to most estimates.
Fighting
Fighting games such as Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II have a strong emphasis on combat, and in most cases, hand-to-hand combat is the primary mode of play. Generally speaking, fighting games contain a large number of playable characters, each of whom is distinguished by their own set of powers or fighting style. Traditional fighting games require players to fight their way to the top of the leaderboard, taking on increasingly difficult opponents as they progress.
Fun fact: Chun-Li, a female fighter in Street Fighter II, was one of the first playable female characters in video gaming history. It was the Taito arcade game Typhoon Gal in 1985 that introduced the world to the first playable human female video game character.
Take them down with a vengeance
Beat-em-up games, sometimes known as brawlers, are games that emphasise battle, but instead of confronting a single opponent, players must contend with waves upon waves of adversaries. Double Dragon was one of the first beat-em-up games, while more modern titles such as God of War, Castle Crashers, and Bayonetta are examples of this genre.
Stealth
Stealth games place a premium on deception and precision in order to overcome game problems, and while additional action or fighting may aid players in achieving their objectives, like in Dishonored, stealth games typically encourage players to engage in the action in a clandestine manner. Metal Gear established itself as a franchise in this subcategory.
Survival
Originally a type of action games that has only recently gained popularity, survival action games have really come into their own in recent years. While Resident Evil was one of the first (though it was a linear game), more recent survival games such of Fortnite take place in open-world game areas and provide players with access to resources to create tools, weapons, and shelter in order to survive as long as they possibly can.
Rhythm
A rhythm game is a music-based game in which players must keep up with the beat of a song or soundtrack in order to earn points. Rhythm games include Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero, both of which require players to press a corresponding button on their controller at a precise time in order to earn points.
Games of Action and Adventure
Action-adventure games most typically contain two game mechanics: game-long tasks or barriers that must be overcome with the use of a tool or item obtained, as well as an action element in which the item(s) is utilised to complete the quest.
Example: In The Legend of Zelda, Link must navigate his way through eight dungeons in order to collect the Triforce of Wisdom components that have been strewn throughout the world. Following the completion of the eighth dungeon and the assembly of the artefact, Link will be able to enter the ninth and last dungeon to rescue Princess Zelda. Link use a boomerang to acquire objects from a distance and to hit opponents.
Action-adventure games such as The Legend of Zelda have a greater emphasis on exploration, puzzle-solving, and looting, with basic combat serving as a supporting activity to the whole experience.
