VGC Day 18: Genre, Genre Everywhere

Apr 10, 2017

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As you know, there are only three types of games that you’ll ever play. But that’s a secret to everyone except you guys, because you’re fabulous and follow this site!

We’ll put that aside for today, though because we’re asked…

Day 18: What is your favorite genre?

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Fantasy. Definitely fantasy.

I mean, I like other stuff, too, but when you have a type, you have a type. And this gamer knows her type (haha).

What about you? What’s your favorite genre? Let me know in the comments!

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~ Athena

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32 responses to “VGC Day 18: Genre, Genre Everywhere”

iplayedthegame

April 10, 2017 at 11:32 am

Is fantasy a genre? A would describe it as a theme, as both Gauntlet and Battle for Middle Earth are both fantasy but very different genres.
For me, it depends on what I’ve been playing recently. I don’t tend to follow one genre with a game of the same genre, although last summer I found myself playing a lot of narrative driven “walking simulators”. Right now I’m enjoying RTS games, but I’ve got a hankering for some look driven hack n slash/shooter so we’ll see where I end up!

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 4:07 pm
  
  That’s an interesting question. I know in literature “fantasy” is considered a genre, so I assumed it’s the same for games…?There are a lot of ways to portray “fantasy” in a game, like through adventure, hack-n-slash, and the like, so I can understand your point about it being a theme, too.Who knows?
  
  Walking simulators are surprisingly fun, aren’t they? That’s great that your hankerings change based on what you’re playing – keeps the games fresh and different!
  
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  1. iplayedthegame
    
    April 10, 2017 at 4:14 pm
    
    Agreed. I don’t quite understand why some people only ever play FPS games, but each to their own I suppose!
    
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Reckless Reporter

April 10, 2017 at 12:12 pm

Hands down, open world RPG

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 4:07 pm
  
  I concur haha
  
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Fed

April 10, 2017 at 12:13 pm

RPG for me 🙂

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 4:08 pm
  
  Definitely a favorite of mine, too 🙂
  
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Red Metal

April 10, 2017 at 1:55 pm

To be honest, I don’t think I have a favorite genre. If the work is done well, the odds are good that I’ll end up liking it regardless of which genre it’s in.

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 4:09 pm
  
  Very fair! Even with my love of fantasy, there are plenty of games that fall outside of that description that I like, because they’re just so well done!
  
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2. halsdoll
  
  April 12, 2017 at 5:45 am
  
  Yeah, I am like you. It’s difficult to say there is a particular genre I like the most. As long as I can feel the product is genuine then I’m going to like it.
  
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  1. Athena | AmbiGaming
    
    April 12, 2017 at 1:21 pm
    
    That’s a good way to be!
    
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Imtiaz Ahmed

April 10, 2017 at 3:20 pm

does Nintendo count as a genre?

kidding, that being said, I would say anything in the realm of action adventure tickles my fancy.

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 4:10 pm
  
  Sure, Nintendo can absolutely count as a genre! haha Adventure is pretty cool, too!
  
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mattdoylemedia

April 10, 2017 at 3:36 pm

No matter what else I play, I always return to platformers and beat ’em ups. It’s an unbreakable cycle for me, albeit one filled the occasional detour.

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 4:11 pm
  
  Hey, that’s alright! If you have a type, you have a type! It’s good o take occasional detours, though, and I know I enjoy my occasional foray away from my medieval-style castles and space bugs now and again… 🙂
  
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  1. mattdoylemedia
    
    April 10, 2017 at 5:09 pm
    
    Heh, that’s the way to be I think! I always love the odd journey through Halo, Assassin’s Creed or whatnot, but alas, Sonic in particular just keeps calling me back :p
    
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thedragonsteaparty

April 10, 2017 at 4:37 pm

I enjoy playing a bit of everything but RPGs and Action/Adventure are my go to genres (big Bioware fan), particularly in the fantasy realm like you said! This video game challenge is really cool by the way!

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 4:47 pm
  
  Agreed. And I love BioWare, too, so that works out nicely haha.
  
  Thanks! I’m glad you’re liking the questions 🙂 Thanks for joining in and commenting!!
  
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LightningEllen

April 10, 2017 at 11:17 pm

I do love fantasy/action/adventure/RPG type stuff 🙂 I try to judge a game on its content, not what genre it belongs to. Honestly, anything with a good story and fun gameplay works for me.

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 10, 2017 at 11:59 pm
  
  That seems to be the theme of the day! Playing games that have a good story and are just fun to play are of course always the best ones to go for! 🙂
  
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James Dixon

April 11, 2017 at 2:25 am

Is “Zombies” a genre?

Because I’ll play pretty much anything depending on my mood, but I always seem to get an inordinate amount of pleasure from killing stuff that’s trying to munch on my face!!

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 11, 2017 at 2:54 am
  
  I’ll certainly accept that as a genre! haha I can only imagine how good it feels to literally save face during a game… 🙂
  
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The Shameful Narcissist

April 11, 2017 at 3:06 am

Fantasy here, too! I mean, my favorite franchise has it in the title :p For specific game genres, RPGs, more specifically JRPGs, but Western RPGs are starting to grow on me, too (thanks Mass Effect!). I do also like science fantasy, which is arguably the genre of FFVII my favorite game. I used to call that sci-fi/fantasy fusion until I discovered that shorter, easier name.

Puzzle games are my second favorite genre. They both help me relax AND hone my problem solving skills 🙂

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 11, 2017 at 6:32 pm
  
  Woo! Yes, science-fantasy trips off the tongue much more easily haha. And I know you’ve turned me on to a pretty great puzzle game 🙂 I can get lost in them very easily, too
  
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  1. The Shameful Narcissist
    
    April 12, 2017 at 12:09 am
    
    I just added one to my backlog! Just discovered it today. I’ve never heard of it before, but it looks pretty promising. The Talos Principle.
    
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    1. Athena | AmbiGaming
      
      April 12, 2017 at 1:20 pm
      
      Oh I heard that was really good! I haven’t played it though. Have fun!
      
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The Otaku Judge

April 11, 2017 at 6:12 pm

Role playing games are my fave at the moment. In the past I had spells were I loved soccer, point n click adventures and platformers.

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 11, 2017 at 6:35 pm
  
  It’s a good time to be an RPG fan, that’s for sure! And of course point n click an platformers are classics. I’m enjoying seeing all the different types of game folks play!
  
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Chris Scott

April 11, 2017 at 6:44 pm

I’d guess sci-fi, although I do love horror, action-adventure, and fantasy as well. But sci-fi covers so many of my favorite sub-genres like space opera (Mass Effect), post-apocalypse (Fallout), and good sci-fi can mix in some great horror (Dead Space), action-adventure (Dino-Crisis), and fantasy (Star Wars) as well.

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 11, 2017 at 11:41 pm
  
  Yeah, sci-fi covers a lot of different types of games. I’ve notice that with fantasy, as well. But it’s nice to switch it up, too! I always say I need to get more into horror, but…. I’m a big scaredy-cat sometimes, and I probably couldn’t afford sleeping with my lights on for a week after playing a game haha
  
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Mr. Panda

April 13, 2017 at 9:20 pm

When I thought genre, I totally thought RPG, but I guess you meant like what kind of setting and story? In which case, most RPGs are in a fantasy setting, so I’d pick that. Either way, I think I answered the question, and I’m glad we have similar tastes for that! 🙂

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1. Athena | AmbiGaming
  
  April 14, 2017 at 3:49 am
  
  Yeah I think I confused some people with my choice of fantasy, as there was some question as to whether that’s a real genre (literature genres aside!). But yes otherwise I’d go with RPGs, as well! You most definitely answered the question!
  
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