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The goal of game localization is to deliver an experience that remains true to the original version of the game for players in the target market. The translation of game content is highly interactive and specific to the industry. Translators who don’t regularly play games or lack familiarity with gaming terminology will struggle to produce translations that meet gamers’ expectations. As a professional provider of game localization services, Glodom has worked with numerous internationally acclaimed gaming companies. Our deep understanding of games enables us to provide tailored language services that perfectly align with different game genres.
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RPGs require players to step into the roles of one or more characters to progress through a game. These games usually feature a well-developed storyline, with a strong emphasis on plot developments and personal player experience.
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Action games put players in control of characters who must defeat enemies using various weapons to advance through levels. While these games typically don’t emphasize storylines, they often include simple puzzle elements. Known for their straightforward controls and high-intensity gameplay, action games are popular and widely accessible to all players. Designed with casual gamers in mind, these games focus on pure entertainment and fun, emphasizing quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination.
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Adventure games center around exploration, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven interaction. These games place a strong emphasis on uncovering storylines, while also challenging players' observation and analytical abilities. The adventure game genre can be further divided into action-adventure and puzzle-based subgenres.
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AAG is a subgenre of adventure games that has become immensely popular, establishing itself as a distinct and dominant presence within the genre. These games often include elements of combat or shooting, with titles such as Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and Dino Crisis being prime examples. Puzzle-based adventure games, however, rely solely on puzzle-solving to advance the plot, typically offering a higher level of difficulty, as seen in the iconic Myst series.
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Simulation games challenge players to outmaneuver opponents using tactical thinking to achieve various forms of victory. These games are categorized as either turn-based or real-time.
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Fighting games, a subset of action games, involve players battling each other, with players typically divided into two or more factions. Based on visual style, these games can be classified into 2D and 3D categories. Fighting games generally don’t emphasize storylines, and their settings are relatively straightforward. Backgrounds, scenes, characters, and controls are simple, but the gameplay demands high operational difficulty. Success hinges on quick decision-making and precise micromanagement, making these games a true test of a player's individual skill.
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Shooting games are a type of action game focused purely on shooting mechanics, where players control various flying objects to complete missions or progress through levels.
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Simulation games are life simulation games where players manage resources in a virtual world to sustain their in-game existence, enhancing their overall gaming experience.
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A branch of simulation games (SLG), Real-Time Strategy (RTS) games has become an independent genre due to their rapid global popularity. This genre has inspired the creation of "Real-Time Tactics Games," which differ from turn-based SLGs by requiring players to make real-time decisions, controlling small squads to complete missions, with a strong emphasis on tactical execution.
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MOBA is a subgenre of Real-Time Strategy Games (RTS). In these games, players typically purchase equipment during battles. Players are typically divided into two teams, competing on a divided game map, with each player controlling their chosen character through an RTS-style interface. Unlike traditional RTS games, MOBAs typically do not include features such as buildings, resources, or unit training that are common in RTS games; instead, players focus solely on controlling their chosen character.
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Originally, “puzzle" referred to jigsaw puzzles designed to develop children's intelligence, but it has since expanded to encompass a wide range of fun and engaging puzzle games. These games are generally suited for casual play, with the classic example being the iconic Tetris.
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Sports games offer a wide array of simulations of various competitive sports on the computer, known for their high level of realism and broad appeal.
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Racing games simulate various motorsport events, typically within competitive settings. These games are renowned for their advanced graphics and sound technology, often showcasing the pinnacle of innovations in computer gaming. They are exhilarating, highly realistic, and are a hit among car enthusiasts.
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Players engage in strategic battles through card-based combat systems. The diversity of cards ensures an ever-changing gameplay, offering players boundless enjoyment. Iconic examples include the renowned Yu-Gi-Oh! series and Magic: The Gathering series. Broadly classified, Kingdom Hearts can also fall into this category.
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Games that synchronize player movements with musical beats through keyboard or body actions. These games are particularly demanding of a player’s musical sensitivity. There is also a rising trend of players choosing body movement-based music games for fitness purposes.