WELCOME TO THE ARCADE Does the thought of discovering hidden tombs or hunting treasure make you feel excited Do you dream of being a hero and battling fire-breathing dragons If so you’re in the right place This guide will help you build your skills and prepare you for the world of action-adventure games There are epic journeys to begin monsters to conquer and puzzles to solve So what are you waiting for Let’s get your game on Hello fellow adventurer I’m an action hero Want to come with me on an adventure 4
Let’s start with the basics A video game is an electronic game that needs a player to use a device to make stuff happen on a screen Usually that screen is on a television or a personal computer PC but you can play games on smartphones handheld gaming devices or tablets To play on your television you will need a console There are many types of video games from platform games and puzzle games to amazing action-adventure games that will see you risking your virtual life There is something for everyone in a video game I think we’re about to be chased by giant bees Let’s jump inside the Arcade and learn some skills so we can save the day Follow me Player One Ready ARCADE
DATA FILE ACTION-ADVENTURE ACTION-ADVENTURE GAMES In action-adventure games players typically play as one main character who goes on an adventure-filled adventure-filled journey There is usually lots of climbing jumping shooting fighting and running for your life Depending on the type of game you are playing you will need different skills Some games require strength and bravery while others are all about puzzle solving But they all have one thing in common your journey won’t be a walk in the park The main story or adventure is called the main quest In many games there are also side quests which are small puzzles that can earn you rewards Games vary in how difficult they are Action adventure games can be played on just about every platform from consoles to smartphones Okay Arcade we’re ready to start Load data LOADING DATA LEVEL ONE HERE IS WHAT A TYPICAL ACTION-ADVENTURE GAME LOOKS LIKE OBJECTIVE Slay Golem 0 1 PLAYER HEALTH INVENTORY ENEMY HEALTH RADAR target SUBTITLES There it is Take down the Golem and report back to camp 6
LOADING DATA LEVEL TWO BREAKING DOWN ACTION-ADVENTURE GAMES ACTION-ADVENTURE ACTION-ADVENTURE Action-adventure is a genre that includes many types of games but generally involves a mix of combat puzzle solving and exploration This genre also includes games known as Metroidvania These games are named after the games Metroid and Castlevania which are exploration-based exploration-based games in which players must acquire special items or tools in order to access parts of the world ACTION Action games are a separate genre from action-adventure An action game is almost completely focused on combat of some kind with the action coming thick and fast Action games also include platform games which involve characters running jumping or falling on levels of platforms This genre includes stealth games too which require players to outsmart the bad guys by hiding or using disguises ADVENTURE Adventure games are also a separate genre from action-adventure action-adventure These games are usually more focused on the story and do not involve combat Players must interact with their surroundings and other characters to solve puzzles and clues in order to advance in the game DID YOU KNOW GAMES THAT DON’T EASILY FIT INTO OTHER VIDEO GAME GENRES ARE USUALLY LABELED ACTION-ADVENTURE ACTION-ADVENTURE GAMES 7
