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− | '''Multi-genre video games''' are those [[video games]] which use multiple vastly-different play mechanics throughout the game. For example, in ''[[The Adventures of Bayou Billy]]'', | + | '''Multi-genre video games''', also referred to as '''cross-genre''', are those [[video games]] which use multiple vastly-different play mechanics throughout the game. For example, in ''[[The Adventures of Bayou Billy]]'', the game changes between a [[beat 'em up]], a [[driving video game|driving game]], and a [[rail shooter]] as you progress through the stages. |
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+ | ==Definition== | ||
+ | It's often difficult to decide which games should be considered "multi-genre" since most video games employ elements of various mechanics. Also, a lot of games have minigames or optional content which doesn't follow the mechanics of the primary game. I try to base the definition on what percentage of the game focuses on mechanics different than the primary. For example, the game ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'' has a racing minigame, but the amount of time playing it as a racing game is only a fraction of the time when you're playing it as an action RPG. | ||
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+ | There is an additional concern for games built around the concept of minigames. A game which includes a dozen card games certainly uses a lot of minigames, however, they all function with very similar mechanics so I wouldn't consider it multi-genre. However, the minigames in ''[[Mario Party]]'' all feature different mechanics, so I would consider it multi-genre. | ||
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+ | Many puzzle games tend to focus on | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
These are multi-genre video games which are important to me, for a complete list, see [[:Category:Video Game Genre - Multi-Genre|the category]]. | These are multi-genre video games which are important to me, for a complete list, see [[:Category:Video Game Genre - Multi-Genre|the category]]. | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
+ | ! Title !! Released !! Developer || Notes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ''[[The 7th Guest]]'' || 1993-04-01 || [[Trilobyte]] || Includes a bunch of puzzle games, many with very different themes. | ||
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+ | | ''[[Actraiser]]'' || 1990-12-16 || [[Quintet]] || Alternates between a beat 'em up and real-time strategy. | ||
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+ | | ''[[The Adventures of Bayou Billy]]'' || 1988-08-12 || [[Konami]] || Changes between a beat 'em up, driving game, and first person shooter. | ||
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+ | | ''[[Glittermitten Grove]]'' || 2016-12-26 || [[Twinbeard]] || Two primary mechanics include a real-time strategy and action-adventure, but has a lot of minigames too. | ||
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+ | | ''[[Pony Island]]'' || 2016-01-04 || [[Daniel Mullins Games]] || Two primary are runner and logic puzzle, but has a couple other minigames. | ||
+ | |} | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
+ | * [https://www.giantbomb.com/cross-genre/3015-5661/games giantbomb.com/cross-genre/3015-5661/games] - Giant Bomb. | ||
[[Category: Video Game Genres]] | [[Category: Video Game Genres]] |
Revision as of 16:55, 13 September 2019
Multi-genre video games, also referred to as cross-genre, are those video games which use multiple vastly-different play mechanics throughout the game. For example, in The Adventures of Bayou Billy, the game changes between a beat 'em up, a driving game, and a rail shooter as you progress through the stages.
Definition
It's often difficult to decide which games should be considered "multi-genre" since most video games employ elements of various mechanics. Also, a lot of games have minigames or optional content which doesn't follow the mechanics of the primary game. I try to base the definition on what percentage of the game focuses on mechanics different than the primary. For example, the game Chrono Trigger has a racing minigame, but the amount of time playing it as a racing game is only a fraction of the time when you're playing it as an action RPG.
There is an additional concern for games built around the concept of minigames. A game which includes a dozen card games certainly uses a lot of minigames, however, they all function with very similar mechanics so I wouldn't consider it multi-genre. However, the minigames in Mario Party all feature different mechanics, so I would consider it multi-genre.
Many puzzle games tend to focus on
Examples
These are multi-genre video games which are important to me, for a complete list, see the category.
Title | Released | Developer | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
The 7th Guest | 1993-04-01 | Trilobyte | Includes a bunch of puzzle games, many with very different themes. |
Actraiser | 1990-12-16 | Quintet | Alternates between a beat 'em up and real-time strategy. |
The Adventures of Bayou Billy | 1988-08-12 | Konami | Changes between a beat 'em up, driving game, and first person shooter. |
Glittermitten Grove | 2016-12-26 | Twinbeard | Two primary mechanics include a real-time strategy and action-adventure, but has a lot of minigames too. |
Pony Island | 2016-01-04 | Daniel Mullins Games | Two primary are runner and logic puzzle, but has a couple other minigames. |
Links
- giantbomb.com/cross-genre/3015-5661/games - Giant Bomb.