This is a page that catalogs various terminology associated with
the Vectrex. Game genre definitions The term Action is often
used to designate a genre defined by fast-paced gameplay with a
focus on usually movement and combat. As a genre, it is a very
broad term, and is generally used to define games that do not
fit into more specific genres, such as a puzzle game,
platformer, racing, FPSâ€™s (First Person Shooters), or RPGs
(Role Playing Games). It is not uncommon to see elements from
other types of games incorporated in action games; as a result
of this, many use the term Action-Adventure to designate action
games with an increased focus on exploration, collection, or
character building, for instance. Many of the other main genres
do incorporate a level of control that the action genre is noted
for; while First Person Shooters are based around moving and
shooting, they are classified as they are due to the unique
perspective of the game. Similarly, platformers tend to be
action games with a heavy focus on