Action

Action games are a kind of video game that emphasizes physical challenge above everything else. They are often characterized by fast-paced, intense action that requires speed, mental agility, and hand-eye coordination rather than exploration or puzzle-solving. Many genres, such as platformers, action-adventure games, first-person shooters, beat 'em ups, and hack and slash games, might technically be considered subcategories of the action genre, although they are widely regarded as separate from straight-up action games.