The action genre includes any game where the player overcomes challenges by physical means such as precise aim and quick response times. Action games can sometimes incorporate other challenges such as races, puzzles, or

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Levels
Players advance through an action game by completing a series of levels. Levels are often grouped by theme, with similar graphics and enemies

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Action games have several major subgenres. However, there are a number of action games that don't fit any particular subgenres, as well as other types of genres like

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1970s
Shooter games have been around since the beginning of the video game industry. Notable examples of shooting arcade video games during the early-to-mid-1970s include Syzygy Engineering's Computer Space

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Studies have shown that people can improve their eyesight by playing action video games. Tests by scientists at the University of Rochesteron

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