Key Terms — Game Genres & Mechanics Mapping
Course 2: Game Design & Development Principles / Unit 2: Game Genres & Critical Game Analysis / Lesson 1: Game Genres & Mechanics Mapping
Vocabulary focus
Platformer, RTS, 4X Strategy, RPG, FPS, Game Genre, Core Mechanics, Mechanics Mapping, Sub-genre, Gameplay Loop
Build your glossary
For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.
| Term or concept | My explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ________________ | ________________ | ________________ |
| ________________ | ________________ | ________________ |
Resources
Do Gamers Know What They Like?
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