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Action

Description

Action games usually involve moving a character through a game world by running, jumping, climbing, or leaping, with the goal of discovering the doorway to the next stage or level. Action games often feature hero characters battling a cast of "baddies" as they move through each level. A basic plot may provide an overall goal, such as defeating an arch-villain or rescuing a princess, but the manipulation of onscreen elements is the crux of gameplay.

ACTION STYLES:
2D Action 3D Action 3D Platform
Action Adventure Ball and Paddle Combat
First-Person Action Fixed Screen Platform Maze
Multi-Genre Action Overhead View Action Party
Rhythm Side-Scrolling Combat Side-Scrolling Platform
Stealth Third-Person 3D Action Time Management