What are typical VIdeo game instructions.

All commercially-available video games will come with a set of instructions of some kind, but they come in varying sizes and levels of depth. If you were to buy a PC computer game, these instructions would also give you information about system requirements, as well as how to install the game on your computer. These two elements would not be found on console and handheld games – like those for the Playstation 2 or Nintendo DS – because they simply do not apply.

A typical instruction book comes with the following sections (or some variation).

A warning about operating the game, the possibility of seizures from the fast-moving graphics or flashing visuals, and the risk of motion sickness.

A table of contents

A basic outline of the back-story (if applicable)

Basic controls

Advanced controls

Explanation of the game screen

Game modes (with a sub-section for each)

Specialized information or character bios

Credits

Warranty information

Some of these elements may not appear in all booklets and there may be additional elements, but these sections are the most typical for a computer or console game. If we were to discuss free online video games, the picture is slightly different. There would obviously be no physical manual, but basic instructions are usually included as part of the “help” within the game itself. Sometimes this information is found under “how to play”. In any case, online computer games will still explain the basic controls and the premise behind the game, in case you’re not sure where to get started. More advanced techniques, if applicable, are usually revealed and revisited as the game progresses.

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