Favourite genre

[Sarrapin]

What is your favourite or most played genre of games?

Do you play on-line or are you mostly single-player?

 

[Sarrapin]

I like pretty much all genres, though FPS are by far my favourite. I think I like that genre more because it is a direct test of skill where you have complete control of the players motions and actions. Which can be both a good and bad thing, as in Republic Commando where it took me a few ... unpleasant and bloody demises ... to get used of throwing grenades with the left-hand. It's just embarrassing when you grenade yourself. If you judge what one's favourite game is based on how much time one spends playing it, I guess that would have to be Modern Warfare 2 as Steam is counting at least 80 hours - too much time playing the special ops missions.

Unfortunately I only play offline. I tried playing Battlefield 2142 online back in the day, but with pings of around 300 plus I was struggling to keep a 1:1.5 kill/death ratio. When I got killed by the same player three times in three different engagements without landing a shot, well, I can take a hint. He probably would have killed me anyway, but he had already moved on the server by the time I had fired straight at him on my computer.

But I do love the other genres (in order of most enjoyed genre):
Simulations - Star Wars X-Wing Alliance - it would TIE Fighter, but those advanced concussion missiles kind of takes enjoyment out of dogfights.
RPG - Mass Effect.
RTS - Star Wars Empire At War.
Racing - NFS Hot Pursuit.

 

[Perhaps Today]

My favorite genre is RPGs. Preferably traditional turn based or strategy. Some action ones are alright as well. I still have yet to really play any old PC style RPGs (DOS era), but may consider it more.

I also like 2D fighting games, especially those by SNK from the NEO-GEO era.

 

[Mr. Runningfish]

RPG>RTS=FPS>sim

Just imo

 

[NiobiumTragedy]

RPG, I love games that have a great story, have lots of depth, and take thought to beat with many variables throughout the game that can change aspects of the game.

 

[Kolwynia]

Has to be RPGs. I prefer the older ones, but now that games like Mass Effect and Fallout 3 have integrated RPG elements into more of a shooter genre, I'm pretty happy with those, too. Mostly I just love great stories, great characters, and the particular thrill that comes from gaining a level.

 

[Sarrapin]

My favorite genre is RPGs. Preferably traditional turn based or strategy. Some action ones are alright as well. I still have yet to really play any old PC style RPGs (DOS era), but may consider it more.

I also like 2D fighting games, especially those by SNK from the NEO-GEO era.

Yeah, there's something to be said for the old games. I pulled out Sonic 3 a while ago and was extremely happy when it started up without problems. Then, my hopes were dashed when I realised that the game for some reason runs about five times as fast as it should. Well, it isn't that surprising. I ain't that quick to be able to play that.

I even miss the arcade-type games like Jazz Jack Rabbit, Raptor and Tyrain ... have any of you guys/girls ever played those games? Dare I say Pac-Man? I got a demo of Tyrain 2000 working on my computer some time ago, it's just the sound that stuffs up. I've noticed that a lot of old games just aren't compatible with today's sound chips and cards. Without music, those older games aren't really "playable" for me.

 

[Mr. Runningfish]

Hah- yeah. My son and I went to an arcade that I consider "old school". Pac-man, Space Invaders Clones, etc...

He says those games have "graphics". Hah. I haven't had any trouble getting older games to play (using emulation software). Except 7th Guest. Can't get that to run.

 

[Cool_Hand_Luke]

I like face paced objective oriented FPS games.

 

[OhayItsJen]

RPG's and Hack and Slash.

 

[roxywatson001]

Mostly i dislike the games. I Listen songs in my free time. But sometimes i play game. My most favorite genre is Fighting, Action. So, i play "Taken 3". I choose "jin" player because jin have all necessary powers to get victory.

 

[Cool_Hand_Luke]

oh ya, I also like extreme online low latency international multiplayer and head to head competition tournament freestyle PONG. That's right, I said it...PONG.

 

[The-Doctor]

I mainly play RPGs but do dabble in other types too. I do like playing games on line too and chatting with other gamers. Borderlands springs to mind.

 

[TheProject]

My favorite genres are Platformers (both 2-D & 3-D), Hack'n Slash, Rhythm/Music, and RPG's.

I generally play single player, but that's mainly b/c most of the games I play don't have multi-player. Also, I'm not a big fan of the FPS genre (quite honestly, I'm just not very good at them), so that cuts me out of multi-player quite a bit since that seems to be the "big" genre at the moment.

 

[Anabeth]

Mostly Singleplayer (no MMOS), and not as much online multiplayer... Don't really enjoy playing with strangers unless I'm with a friend as well!

Love RPG and Adventure!
Love sandbox games!

 

[CelticGrace]

RPGs are by far my favorite and the genre I am best at. I can't play FPS at all lol I've tried, and failed, so many times that I just don't bother anymore.

I'll play MMORPGs like LOTRO, WoW, etc. but have not yet played the multi-player levels of any of my single-player games, like Mass Effect 3.

 

[kittysbecute]

I like RPGs, and racing/simulation games. I'm not patient enough for fps, unless I'm playing with others or if that style is crossed into an rpg it's good. I have no idea what the second option on the poll is.
I also like puzzle games.

 

[derek W L]

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[WisdomTree]

I play mostly offline, though I do enjoy online gaming against real people now and then. Overall though, for me it is important that a game has a good storyline where I can immerse myself into it.

 

[GrizzlyMonKeH]

I play only RPG and RTS. Legend of Zelda, Dragon Age, Minecraft, and Starcraft 2 will never get old. At least to my knowledge. lol