Major video game genres and common gaming terminology explained for the everyday player.
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- What does RPG stand for?
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Role-Playing Game- What is a first-person shooter?
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A game where the player fights enemies with guns or weapons from a first-person perspective- What defines a roguelike game?
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A game with procedurally generated levels, permanent death, and the need to restart from the beginning- What is a Metroidvania game?
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An exploration-based game where new areas unlock as the player gains abilities, named after Metroid and Castlevania- What does NPC stand for?
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Non-Player Character- What is a boss fight?
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A challenging encounter against a powerful enemy that guards progression or marks a major story moment- What does respawning mean in games?
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The return of a player's character to life after being defeated- What is a puzzle game?
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A game genre focused on solving problems through logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving- What is a real-time strategy game?
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A strategy game where players issue commands and make decisions during active, continuous gameplay- What is turn-based strategy?
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A strategy game where players take alternating turns to move units or make tactical decisions- What does HUD stand for?
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Heads-Up Display, the on-screen information showing health, ammo, maps, and other stats- What is a side-scroller?
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A game where the camera follows the player from a fixed side view, typically moving left and right- What defines a platformer?
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A game genre emphasizing jumping and navigating platforms to reach goals and avoid obstacles- What is a sandbox game?
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A game with minimal restrictions where players can explore and create freely without strict goals- What is a battle royale?
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A multiplayer game where many players start in a large arena and compete until only one survives
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