Simulasyon mga laro
Ang mga simulasyon na laro ay nilalayong gayahin ang isang partikular na sitwasyon o kaganapan. Ito ang uri ng mga laro na kadalasang nagpapatala ng mga manlalaro sa totoong buhay tulad ng mga sitwasyon, ngunit may mga pagkakataon din kung saan ang pantasya o mga potensyal na sitwasyon sa hinaharap ay paghaluin. Bata man ito, tinedyer, o matanda – lahat mahahanap ang kanilang tasa ng tsaa (o whisky), dahil mayroong larong simulator na para sa lahat. Mula sa negosyo at konstruksiyon hanggang sa operasyon at digmaan. Ang pinakamagandang bagay tungkol sa genre na ito ay nangangailangan ito ng hindi mabilang na mga desisyon at aksyon na isasagawa bilang simulasyon na laro ay napaka detalyado, malawak, at tumpak.
By their very nature, the main aim of simulations is to re-create an experience. Most often the games are split between management simulations like Surviving Mars and Sim City or more personal, hands-on experience like Surgeon or Microsoft Flight simulator. As simulation games can be – pretty much – about anything, there are many more sub-genres branched out to all kinds of categories:
- Business/Trade Simulations – stalk market, corporate life, economic up-hills and down-falls and high risk – high reward type of simulators. Also includes games in the city building category.
- City Building Simulations – collecting taxes, designing the layout, managing inhabitants, and creating laws. All to create a successful city infrastructure.
- Vehicle/Flight Simulations – an opportunity to control helicopters, planes, tractors, racing cars, ships, and other means of transport.
- Sports Simulations – everything from basketball to cricket.
- Life Simulations – an imitation to every imaginable type of activity and work setting.
Simulation game genre is very attractive and popular because it offers a level of control and entertainment limited only by the player's imagination. So, whether you decide to kick a goal to your own net, demolish a city or cause a financial crisis – it's all just a simulation, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!