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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
* '''Arcade''': Fun and accessible, less realistic, short gameplay | * '''Arcade''': Fun and accessible, less realistic, short gameplay | ||
* '''Simcade''': Balance of realism and accessibility, moderate learning curve | * '''Simcade''': Balance of realism and accessibility, moderate learning curve | ||
* '''Simulation''': High realism, complex mechanics, steep learning curve, immersive gameplay | * '''Simulation''': High realism, complex mechanics, steep learning curve, immersive gameplay | ||
== Arcade == | == Arcade == | ||
* '''Characteristics''': | * '''Characteristics''': | ||
** Emphasis on fun and accessibility | ** Emphasis on fun and accessibility | ||
** Simplified mechanics and controls | ** Simplified mechanics and controls | ||
** Less focus on realism | ** Less focus on realism | ||
** Exaggerated features and physics | ** Exaggerated features and physics | ||
** Short, action-packed gameplay sessions | ** Short, action-packed gameplay sessions | ||
* '''Examples''': | * '''Examples''': | ||
** ''Need for Speed'' series | ** ''Need for Speed'' series | ||
** ''Mario Kart'' series | ** ''Mario Kart'' series | ||
** ''Burnout'' series | ** ''Burnout'' series | ||
== Simcade == | == Simcade == | ||
* '''Characteristics''': | * '''Characteristics''': | ||
** Blend of arcade and simulation elements | ** Blend of arcade and simulation elements | ||
** More realistic than arcade but less complex than full simulations | ** More realistic than arcade but less complex than full simulations | ||
** Easier learning curve compared to simulations | ** Easier learning curve compared to simulations | ||
** Balance of fun and realism | ** Balance of fun and realism | ||
* '''Examples''': | * '''Examples''': | ||
** ''Forza Horizon'' series | ** ''Forza Horizon'' series | ||
** ''Gran Turismo'' series | ** ''Gran Turismo'' series | ||
** ''Project CARS'' series | ** ''Project CARS'' series | ||
== Simulation == | == Simulation == | ||
* '''Characteristics''': | * '''Characteristics''': | ||
** High emphasis on realism and accuracy | ** High emphasis on realism and accuracy | ||
** Detailed mechanics and controls | ** Detailed mechanics and controls | ||
** Requires more skill and practice | ** Requires more skill and practice | ||
** Longer, more immersive gameplay sessions | ** Longer, more immersive gameplay sessions | ||
* '''Examples''': | * '''Examples''': | ||
** ''iRacing'' | ** ''iRacing'' | ||
** ''Assetto Corsa'' | ** ''Assetto Corsa'' | ||
** ''Microsoft Flight Simulator'' | ** ''Microsoft Flight Simulator'' | ||
Latest revision as of 04:32, 22 January 2025
Overview
- Arcade: Fun and accessible, less realistic, short gameplay
- Simcade: Balance of realism and accessibility, moderate learning curve
- Simulation: High realism, complex mechanics, steep learning curve, immersive gameplay
Arcade
- Characteristics:
- Emphasis on fun and accessibility
- Simplified mechanics and controls
- Less focus on realism
- Exaggerated features and physics
- Short, action-packed gameplay sessions
- Examples:
- Need for Speed series
- Mario Kart series
- Burnout series
Simcade
- Characteristics:
- Blend of arcade and simulation elements
- More realistic than arcade but less complex than full simulations
- Easier learning curve compared to simulations
- Balance of fun and realism
- Examples:
- Forza Horizon series
- Gran Turismo series
- Project CARS series
Simulation
- Characteristics:
- High emphasis on realism and accuracy
- Detailed mechanics and controls
- Requires more skill and practice
- Longer, more immersive gameplay sessions
- Examples:
- iRacing
- Assetto Corsa
- Microsoft Flight Simulator