Gaming Game Genres & Mechanics

Question 1

What defines an 'RPG' (Role-Playing Game)?

Accepted Answer

Playing a character who gains abilities and progresses through a story

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Racing against other players

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Real-time puzzle solving

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Randomly generated platform levels

Question 2

What is a 'roguelike' game characterized by?

Accepted Answer

Procedurally generated levels and permadeath

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Open-world exploration with crafting

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A fixed linear story

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Competitive multiplayer only

Question 3

In game design, what is a 'mechanic'?

Accepted Answer

A rule or system that governs how players interact with the game

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A character who repairs vehicles

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The physical controller used

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The game's graphical style

Question 4

What is the defining feature of a 'sandbox' game?

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Open-ended gameplay with player-driven goals

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Time-limited missions only

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Pixel art graphics

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Multiplayer required

Question 5

What does 'permadeath' mean in gaming?

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When a character dies permanently with no option to respawn or reload

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A character that cannot be killed by any means

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A permanent ban from an online game

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Defeating the final boss

Question 6

What is the 'tutorial' section of a game designed to do?

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Teach players the basic controls and mechanics

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Introduce the story's villain

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Set the game's difficulty level permanently

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Unlock bonus content