HOW TO PLAY VIDEO GAME by NewDawnBrothers

    “Video games are hard” I know majority of you have said this before especially when you come in contact with games like God of war, Darksiders, Hitman, Splinter Cell, Deadspace and some others. The statement is not so true.

   The beginning of failure in a game is when you don’t follow the story. The story links with your objective. Every game has an intro, tutorials, a cut scenes, mission objectives and updates. Video games are not supposed to be rushed like it’s a competition; it’s meant to be enjoyed especially when you are in the comfort of your home. Let the tutorials guide you so you won’t get fed-up in 30minutes.

   There are different genres of video games; there are adventure, survivor horror, hack and slash, role playing games (rpg), stealth games, sports and many more. Adventure and survivor horror games require lots of thinking, reading and understanding in order to counter your enemies accurately. Open world games gives you a game world to explore. In games like Batman, your current objectives happens to be a Bat-like reflection in the skies for easy location while other games like Gta, Prototype has a simple coloured marker on your map or a gps that guides you. In open world games, there is countless number of side missions, but it’s observed many people ignore them instead focus on play the main story to finish the game on time.

   Hack and Slash usually has to do with lots of sword fighting combat. First person shooter games is pure gun battles and little bit of quick time events for hand combat especially when enemies are close to you (KILLZONE). People find shooting games difficult because of problematic aim. Not everyone is used to adjusting the right analogue stick to aim at their enemies.

PUZZLES

   Back then I used to call God of war “God of puzzles” reasons why is because of the countless number of annoying puzzles in the game. It is indeed beautiful to know that video games help develop your thinking ability through puzzles. Just like cross words, Sudoku, this is more like a 3D and realistic version of puzzle. It puts your thinking ability to the highest level that explains why after playing games at times you feel very hungry or tired it’s not your fault it’s just a simple sign that the brain has been upgraded.

   If the above assertion is wrong, why is it then that after failing several times in a row, when you go for a break and you come back you beat that stage or get the puzzle correct. It’s simply cos the right files has been installed into your memory.

   The simple way of passing puzzles in game is by paying serious attention. Different games different puzzles. A game like God of war, Darksiders and Uncharanted where you have to move objects to climb to a higher ground, you need to pay attention to possible openings for you to climb through. Areas that can be climbed are quite different from the others. Just like Uncharted and Tomb Raiders, areas to climb and jump off from have a white plank on them to signify they are exit points.

   Every game that has a puzzle always gives you a preview (Cut scene) of where your answer is and where the problem is, its left for you to figure out how to use the problem to find the answer. In some games they hardly give the gamer visible hint while other might just be a small shining light on interactive object which may be difficult to notice.

 

UPGRADES

   Upgrade comes in different forms. Some games you have to pick up as many stuff before you are granted an upgrade or you have to finish some side missions before you can be entitled to some upgrades. In Prototype2, most upgrades are tied to side missions meaning if you are smart enough, you ought to perform some side missions or pick up stuff before going to main missions. This makes the game easier because you are one step ahead of the enemy. In some games, if you are relying on the upgrades the main story gives you, you are wasting your time because at the end there are some bosses that give you hard time defeating. Meaning upgraded weapons and skills, makes the game easier and sweeter.

    Another way of finding hidden riches such as amours, files, and other hidden stuff is by simply combing the area. The simpler way to do so is by going the opposite direction. If your current objective is to go left, why don’t you try the right side first, you might be grateful for what you see there. No game developer wants it easy for the players, making a counter move might be useful.

COMBAT

   When you are playing hack and slash games you need not to forget your moves. Some moves are more powerful than the others therefore quicken or delay the death of an enemy. For you to be the god of the arena in video games there is a secret many people hardly see that lies before them. Video games are pure computer technology, however the antagonist moves in predictable sequence. For example in Darksiders, your enemies do not move as swiftly as you do that’s where the advantage is. In order for you to put on a pure victory, you need to study the movement if its 3 strikes he gives before he rests or if its 5 strikes he gives. This way you have timed him so while he is resting you are attacking while he is attacking you are evading or just simply blocking. You don’t want to be guilty of striking the bad guy when he is at his attacking mode that is wrong. Also bear in mind that there are some bosses that you can’t block their moves (Rage moves) so it’s better you evade, while you evade simply make your way to his back and perform your moves then run for your life. You need to take your time in fighting some bosses, you don’t rush if you do so your health will rush to the last drop. I’ve come to realize there are some weapons that are more advantageous when fighting the bad guy, due to the environment and nature of the boss you should know which weapon to use.

 

     In first-person and third person shooter games for you to succeed in the battlefield, taking cover has to be your best friend. If you are not a pro, I’d advise you need to know how to move your aim smoothly instead of wasting bullets or performing friendly fire. You need to make sure your aim sensitivity is not too high or low and also check the X and Y axis if it suits your taste if not simply revert it and check again. The best way to kill is zooming (Tight aim) on an enemy and locating the other. All you have to do is in free mode move your pointer or aim to an enemy, tight aim and shoot then release go to the next in free mode, tight aim and shoot. The trick there is that once you zoom in, it’s difficult tracing enemies especially moving target unlike when your aim is in free mode you can move it easily to the target and Boom on it. The only time you can tight aim and eliminate multiple targets is when they are close to each other.

   In shooter games, make sure you reload all your weapons before entering hostile area, you don’t wanna eat the first set of enemies bullet or machete.

   If you don’t learn how to play video games now, in the next 1 year, you will find it very difficult to play one. There are so many upgrades in the video game world that even we video gamers find it challenging catching up.