User:UnexpectedSmoreInquisition/List of Video Game Modes
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Comment: Wikipedia is not a collection of indiscriminate information. To my knowledge, there's no way of confirming what constitutes a "commonly cited" video game mode. The title is far too vague here; out of the tens of thousands of video games, among hundreds of different genres with thousands of ways to play, there is yet to be evidence shown that a Wikipedia article can capture a list of "modes" like what the title suggests. There's seemingly original research present as well, and notability for a list of this type hasn't been established yet. Utopes (talk / cont) 07:44, 13 September 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Not yet demonstrated that the concept of a video game mode is independently notable (see talk page). ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 22:31, 12 September 2023 (UTC)
This is a list of modes in video games that are considered notable for media coverage and common appearance in those popular games. A "mode" is classified as an intentional way to significantly alter gameplay, whether it be to change difficulty or playstyle. A mode differs from a mod in the sense that it is usually made by the developers or with their support. This list is not all-inclusive and only includes modes commonly cited.
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Deathmatch edit
A mode commonly referred to as Deathmatch[1] or free-for-all is common in first-person shooter and real-time strategy games. Games notable for pioneering the mode include Quake and Halo. Deathmatch is played with a time limit[2] and the goal is to eliminate more players than the other team before time runs out.
King of the Hill edit
King of the Hill[3] is a mode where players race against each other and fight to maintain control of an area, usually the top of sloped land. The mode comes from the children's game that shares the name. The first recorded use of the mode was in Core War (1984), and has since spread to such games as Team Fortress 2 and Overwatch.
Sandbox edit
Games that normally restrict location access or other features can have a mode called sandbox[4]. The mode opens up features not available in the base game, or, entire games such as Minecraft and Roller Coaster Tycoon revolve around the open-world concept. This mode unlocks features that allow the player to experiment with the game mechanics. The freedom allowed by this mode in games has opened up abilities for internet content creators, especially creators on Youtube, to make skits[5] and artistic creations out of the materials provided by the game.
Endless edit
This mode is known as endless and is played with no time limit. Most games that include the mode deploy waves of increasingly difficult foes in an attempt to break down weaknesses in the enemy's defense. Examples of the mode include tower defense games, notably the Bloons series.
Capture the Flag edit
Often abbreviated as CTF, Capture the Flag is a mode in where two teams compete to capture a number of designated items from the other team, whilst defending their own designated item(s) from capture.[6] Games either include a "jail" in which players are rendered immobile and must be "rescued" by a teammate, or simply allow the defeated players respawn.[7] First instances of the mode include in Bannercatch and Capture the Flag.
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- ^ Stubbs, Mike (15 June 2023). "'Valorant' Gets Team Deathmatch Mode In Episode 7 Update". Forbes. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Valorant Team Deathmatch game mode explained". dextero. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Halo Infinite: King Of The Hill Tips And Tricks". thegamer. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Moss, Richard (21 April 2016). "7 examples of great game physics every developer should study". gamedeveloper. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Miller, Greg; Altano, Brian (26 February 2014). "Let's Play Minecraft with Greg and Brian - IGN". Youtube. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "8 Best Capture The Flag Modes In Games". gamerant. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "How to Play the Capture the Flag Game Mode". gamerguides. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
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