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[[Computer]] games are simply using a computer to play a [[game]]. |
[[Computer]] games are simply using a computer to play a [[game]]. |
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Computer games can be categorized in one or more of the following categories: |
Computer games can be categorized in one or more of the following categories: |
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* [[Turn based game]] |
* [[Turn based game]] |
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* [[Continuous game]] |
* [[Continuous game]] |
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** Fixed screen |
** Fixed screen |
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** Scrolling screen |
** Scrolling screen |
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*** Horizontal scrolling |
*** Horizontal scrolling |
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**** Left to right scrolling - as you move to the right, you cannot move back to the left |
**** Left to right scrolling - as you move to the right, you cannot move back to the left |
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*** Vertical scrolling |
*** Vertical scrolling |
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* [[Three dimensional]] |
* [[Three dimensional]] - [[3d]] |
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* [[First person]] |
* [[First person]] |
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** [[First person shooter]] |
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* [[Third person]] |
* [[Third person]] |
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<b>Special note about computerization of existing board games: </b>Most popular board games have been computerized to some degree or another. [[Chess]], [[checkers]] and [[othello - reversi]] have world class computer programs. It has been proven , by playing all possible checkers games, that the second player to move can always win. Computer game programs are worthy opponents and can help you improve you skill at traditional board games. |
<b>Special note about computerization of existing board games: </b>Most popular board games have been computerized to some degree or another. [[Chess]], [[checkers]] and [[othello - reversi]] have world class computer programs. It has been proven , by playing all possible checkers games, that the second player to move can always win. Computer game programs are worthy opponents and can help you improve you skill at traditional board games. |
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Revision as of 16:02, 9 March 2001
Computer games are simply using a computer to play a game.
Computer games can be categorized in one or more of the following categories:
- Fixed screen
- Scrolling screen
- Horizontal scrolling
- Left to right scrolling - as you move to the right, you cannot move back to the left
- Vertical scrolling
Special note about computerization of existing board games: Most popular board games have been computerized to some degree or another. Chess, checkers and othello - reversi have world class computer programs. It has been proven , by playing all possible checkers games, that the second player to move can always win. Computer game programs are worthy opponents and can help you improve you skill at traditional board games.