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Developers are Blurring the Lines Between Game Genres

ByDave Stopher

Jul 25, 2024

The gaming sector is constantly evolving, with new titles coming out all the time, from real-time strategy games to first-person shooters and RPGs. Adventure games are also filled with puzzles, blending storytelling with complex challenges that have to be solved. Some games offer vast landscapes to explore, but there are also numerous mini-games to play within the game itself. Developers have even gone as far as to take inspiration from casino games to create new and interesting variants that appeal to fans of a franchise.

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Strategy Games Have Broken the Mould

Casino-based titles like Adventures Beyond Wonderland are blurring the lines, offering an experience that is similar to that of Wheel of Fortune, but with the addition of bonus rounds and extra betting mechanics. You also have the option to roll dice, which determines how far you move around the board. This helps to provide a more appealing and immersive experience while embracing the live casino format.

Games, including ones where you control your own character, give you the chance to manage virtual lives, combining real-life simulation with time management and creative exploration. In some titles, you even have the ability to construct a home, which adds extra fun architectural elements to the game.

When you look at other genres, including strategy games, you will notice that they have also broken the mould. Turn-based strategy games push players to think about their next move from a critical standpoint. There are also extra mechanics added, that help to push the games beyond that of a standard strategy game.

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Although games like this are based on luck more than strategy, it’s interesting to see how much games as a whole have changed. Whether you are managing several resources or trying to lead an army into battle, strategy games are now miles ahead of what they once were, with complex mechanics that help to intensify the experience even more.

Racing and Sports Games

Racing games from developers such as Turn 10, are another example of how the lines have blurred. As people try to beat their personal best on the racecourse, they also have the option to go up against other people online. Racing games now include other aspects, such as the ability to upgrade your car with new parts. Some games even allow the player to visibly look under the hood of the car they are driving, with options to change out the fuel intake, tyres, brake pads, and exhaust system. Racing games aren’t just about completing laps anymore. You now have the option to step into the shoes of a manager or hire new drivers to drive for you. Things like this have helped the racing genre to go far beyond just racing, embracing elements such as strategy and budget management to create winning combinations.

As time goes on, fans are demanding more from games, and this is encouraging developers like Bethesda and Valve to go beyond the traditional realms of what you might expect from a new release. The lines are blurring between genres too, leading to some exciting opportunities that are giving fans something to look forward to. Whether you’re a fan of racing games or strategy titles, the future is bright.