Do you have any favorite 2D video games? Is Sonic the Hedgehog one of them? If so, then join the legions of Nevadans and Americans who share your passion for that little blue speedster.
New Study Reveals America’s Favorite Video Games
Of course, everyone has a favorite video game they love playing on their phone, laptop, or desktop computer. So, the question becomes: How to determine America’s favorites? Well, the good people at Indivisible Gaming began checking out the number of Google searches for video games. They compiled the numbers and what they found may surprise gaming aficionados.
Overall, it seems that Americans tend to prefer the “classic” video games which originate in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Basically, these are video games that were developed on 2D software. So, even though gaming technology has improved and expanded exponentially over the past three or four decades, 2D games still rule.
The Most Popular Gaming Genres In America
I must admit, at the present time, I don’t do too much gaming. However, that may change when retirement age rolls around. I tend to prefer puzzle games at this point. Of course, that may also change when I have more free time.
As a matter of fact, there are plenty of video game genres to choose from nowadays. First, there are “sandbox” games where you must complete tasks. Second, there are military, shooter, and battle arena games which are very popular. Third, more and more people are into role-playing games and simulation games where you insert yourself into the action. Furthermore, some folks are into action-adventure games, or the survival and horror genres. Check out this comprehensive article by Dwight Pavlovic on HP.com which gets into more details about video game genres.
So, what about Sonic the Hedgehog? That game falls into the “platformer” genre of 2D video games along with classics like Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong. Now, let’s check out America’s top five video games receiving the most Google searches over the past year.
