Genre
Genre is primarily about the game content: what type of game is it? Is it RPG, first-person shooter, adventure, or any other type? Genres can be even narrower than this, such as fantasy MMORPG and cyberpunk adventure game, or competitive deathmatch, first-person shooter. Sometimes, you'll want the genre to be very specific, and other times you'll not, depending on your aims. Be specific when building a game in the truest and most genuine spirit of a traditional, well-established genre. In this case, the idea is to do a good job at a tried and tested formula. In contrast, avoid too narrow a definition when seeking to innovate and push boundaries. Feel free to combine the existing genres in new ways or, if you really want a challenge, ...
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