LO1 Game genre research

Platform - a game built around jumping on platforms and avoiding obstacles, 2D platformers and 3D platformers exist, example of 2D would be Donkey Kong Country, example of 3D would be Conker's Bad Fur Day. Donkey Kong Country fits this because the objective is the get to the end of the level while avoiding obstacles such as enemies, and jumping on platforms, typically over bottomless pits or hazards such as spikes. Conker's Bad Fur Day is more of a non-linear platformer so the objective usually is to collect money by solving people's problems, but the problems usually require Conker to jump on platforms and avoid obstacles.

3rd person shooter - A game built around shooting enemies in a 3rd person perspective, most known for aiming a reticle on the enemies. An example of 3rd person shooters is Max Payne. Max Payne fits the genre as the objective is to clear the levels by aiming the reticle and shooting everyone who is an enemy, otherwise you would be shot and killed.

Survival Horror - A game centered on creating an unnerving atmosphere, defeat few but incredibly powerful enemies, and sometimes solve puzzles. An example of a Survival Horror is Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem. Eternal Darkness fits this as it has an unnerving atmosphere that the player is required to stay sane in, solve puzzles about the Tome of Eternal Darkness, and defeat powerful enemies.

Rhythm - A game based on music as players are required to input in some way to the beat or tune of a song. An example of this would be Parappa the Rapper. Parappa the Rapper fits this as the objective is to press as many buttons on time as the game requires so Parappa raps on time to the beat, otherwise you would fail the level.

Adventure - A game where the player may have to explore a world, solve puzzles, fight enemies but the world is the main focus. An example of adventure would be The Legend of Zelda. The Legend of Zelda fits this as players are required to explore the enemy-filled world of Hyrule (or wherever the game is set), to find the dungeons given to the player, containing puzzles to solve and defeat more enemies.

Sport - A game where the rules of a sport are in play, such as football, tennis, basketball etc, usually containing a ball that needs to be controlled, and mostly about scoring to win. An example of this would be NBA Jam. NBA Jam fits this as it is a basketball game, a game containing a ball that needs to be controlled and a scoreboard, whichever team has the most points wins.