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eople like video games for different reasons. Playing a game like
Quake
III allows people to have an imaginary battle, where they can shoot or
destroy their opponents. This sort of game can be exciting for some.
Others find that it helps to take away their stress.
Quake III is an example of a
first-person-shooter (FPS) game, one of the most popular kinds of games.
There seems to be a thrill that comes with fighting, especially when it is with
other people on the Internet.
Other games provide a different world for the
player to enter. These are called adventure games.
The games may place a player in a different time or
place or create an entirely imaginary world. A player
may be able to win by fighting, using strategy, or
solving puzzles, but the most important point is the
different world of the game.
Myst and
Riven are two of the most famous
adventure games.
Some role-playing adventure games allow players to create new characters
for themselves. In the game, a player can be a hero, monster, or any number of
other kinds of characters. Role-playing games are very popular, particularly on
the Internet. One of the most popular is
Everquest. In this game, players join
others online to have adventures. They can play many different characters,
making different names, abilities, and personalities for themselves. The feeling
in these games is like becoming a character in a book. There seems to be a game
for just about every kind of personality.
