GDI - Bellwork - 10/13/25 - 10/17/25

Fighting

• They are arcade-style shooters where players shoot large quantities of enemies while avoiding hazards. The player's avatar in a shmup is usually a vehicle (such as a spaceship) rather than a character. They can be presented from several different camera angles.
• These games have players battle against wave after wave of enemies increasing in difficulty. Examples: Double Dragon, Castle Crashers.
• A game where two or more opponents battle in arena settings. They are distinguished from action games for the depth of their player controls.
• A video-game genre focused on shooting in which one plays "through the eyes" or from the visual perspective of an avatar.

Beat 'em up/hack 'n' slash

• These games have players battle against wave after wave of enemies increasing in difficulty. Examples: Double Dragon, Castle Crashers.
• A shooter where the camera is placed further behind the player, allowing for a partial or full view of the player's character and their surroundings. Despite the wider view, the emphasis on gameplay remains on shooting.
• A game where two or more opponents battle in arena settings. They are distinguished from action games for the depth of their player controls.
• A video-game genre focused on shooting in which one plays "through the eyes" or from the visual perspective of an avatar.

First person shooter

• They are arcade-style shooters where players shoot large quantities of enemies while avoiding hazards. The player's avatar in a shmup is usually a vehicle (such as a spaceship) rather than a character. They can be presented from several different camera angles.
• A video-game genre focused on shooting in which one plays "through the eyes" or from the visual perspective of an avatar.
• A game where two or more opponents battle in arena settings. They are distinguished from action games for the depth of their player controls.
• These games have players battle against wave after wave of enemies increasing in difficulty. Examples: Double Dragon, Castle Crashers.

Shoot 'em up

• These games have players battle against wave after wave of enemies increasing in difficulty. Examples: Double Dragon, Castle Crashers.
• They are arcade-style shooters where players shoot large quantities of enemies while avoiding hazards. The player's avatar in a shmup is usually a vehicle (such as a spaceship) rather than a character. They can be presented from several different camera angles.
• A shooter where the camera is placed further behind the player, allowing for a partial or full view of the player's character and their surroundings. Despite the wider view, the emphasis on gameplay remains on shooting.
• A video-game genre focused on shooting in which one plays "through the eyes" or from the visual perspective of an avatar.

Third person shooter (TPS)

• They are arcade-style shooters where players shoot large quantities of enemies while avoiding hazards. The player's avatar in a shmup is usually a vehicle (such as a spaceship) rather than a character. They can be presented from several different camera angles.
• These games have players battle against wave after wave of enemies increasing in difficulty. Examples: Double Dragon, Castle Crashers.
• A game where two or more opponents battle in arena settings. They are distinguished from action games for the depth of their player controls.
• A shooter where the camera is placed further behind the player, allowing for a partial or full view of the player's character and their surroundings. Despite the wider view, the emphasis on gameplay remains on shooting.