Videogames

What are Single Player games?

Single player games are always a solo effort. Whatever the format racing, shooting, platform, casino the player is on their own. Any in-game interaction is provided by computer-driven NPCs (non-playable characters) rather than real people.

Often single player games are designed as time killers, allowing players to dip in and out when they have a few minutes to spare. Others will be long, sprawling epic stories which take many hours to complete.

An example of a single player videogame would be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: An action-adventure game where the player explores an open world as Link, solving puzzles and defeating enemies.

What are Asynchronous games?

Asynchronous multi-player games are enjoyed by two or more players. However, even though they play together, players do not engage in real time.

The best way to understand an asynchronous multi-player game is to think of it as a turn-based system. Take chess for instance, where each player takes it in turns to move their pieces. Technically they are playing together, but there is always a gap between moves sometimes seconds, sometimes many hours.

Like single player games, asynchronous multi-player games can also be quick time-fillers or long, drawn-out engagements. Depending on the game there may be a time limit applied to each players moves, while others may run almost indefinitely until all the moves have been played and the game is completed.

What are Synchronous games?

Synchronous multi-player games, also known as real-time multiplayer games, are enjoyed by two or more people simultaneously. All the action takes place in real time, with players using voice or text to discuss tactics, share observations or simply chat while they wait for the game to load.

The best known real-time multiplayer games are server-based, allowing people to collaborate or compete depending on the game they are playing.

Fortnite, Minecraft, and Dota2 are well-known synchronous multi-player games that attract hundreds of thousands of gamers every day.

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