Types of Video Games

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There are 6 different types of video games which are differentiated on the basis of their visual representations and the technology required to create them:

    1. 2D Games - 2-dimensional games which use flat graphics, called sprites, and are drawn to the screen as flat images, and the camera (orthographic camera) has no perspective. Examples are Contra and Super Mario.

 



    2. 2.5D Games - Some 2D games use 3D geometry for the environment and characters, but restrict the gameplay to two dimensions, e.g., the camera may show a side-scrolling view, but the player only moves in two dimensions. For this kind of game, the 3D effect has a more visual rather than functional purpose. Example - Trine 



3. 3D Games - 3-dimensional games are rendered in 3 dimensions, known as X, Y, and Z. This makes them the most complex in terms of depth and graphical power. They can cover virtually any genre, most notably racing and first-person shooters. Of all the online games, 3D games come the closest to big titles typically found on Playstation, Xbox, or PC. Example - Escape from Tarkov






4. VR Games - Virtual Reality games are those 3D games that require certain technical equipment to play. Equipment like VR headsets along with controllers for each hand plays the most vital role in providing a real-time experience to the player. 


An example of a VR game is Beat Saber.


5. AR Games - Augmented reality gaming (AR gaming) is the integration of game visual and audio content with the user's environment in real-time. Unlike virtual reality gaming, which often requires a separate room or confined area to create an immersive environment, augmented reality gaming uses the existing environment and creates a playing field within it. An example of an AR game is Pokemon GO.



6. MR Games - Mixed reality (MR) is an emergent technology that blends virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). It is a blend of physical and digital worlds, unlocking natural and intuitive 3D human, computer, and environmental interactions. This new reality is based on advancements in computer vision, graphical processing, display technologies, input systems, and cloud computing. An example of MR games is Blaston. 










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