Modernity divides the human world into two categories: one in which it is present, and one where it is absorbed in virtuality. It’s good if people do something useful on the Internet, even if they ask their friends about their business or are interested in plans. But there is such an element where we all simply kill time, and it is called "network games."
It is undeniable that everyone wants to be someone else, for example, a fearless warrior, a good magician or a crazy racer. And network games are one of the few areas that can provide this opportunity to people. Many argue that excessive enthusiasm for virtuality is detrimental to us, and they are right. However, individual games can also be beneficial if you spend an hour or two in your free time. Consider the most popular genres in this area: racing, shooters and strategies.
Few can argue that there is no better known racing game than Need for Speed. Certain time spent in this virtual world improves human reaction and coordination. And the essence of “Need for Speed” is simple - the user only needs to overtake everyone he meets. During the conquest of cities, of course, he will need to improve his car. This also has a positive effect on the development of the player, because he begins to study the structure of the car. That's why “Need for Speed” attracts mostly boys. It is worth noting that the orientation in space on the racetracks is also developing.
Now let's move on to strategies. Network games have long been widely used. For two, you can run the application without even using a second computer. This mode is called "hot sit". Consider in this category "HOMM", or, as many call it, "Heroes". The strategy is step-by-step, has a thoughtful plot and colorful realistic graphics. Chess is considered a distant ancestor of the "Heroes". And not just like that. In a game, two or more opponents are given equal conditions from the very beginning. And the winner is not the one who is strong or has a quick reaction, but the one who has developed logic. In "Heroes", as in many other games, each force will find a confrontation. And there is no race, castle or warrior that would initially be better than the rest. Consequently, free time spent in the world of “HOMM” flies by unnoticed and with benefit.
Well, now let's talk about shooters, the bright representative of which is the Quake series. All network games related to it won the love of users ten years ago. And so far, children, adolescents and adults love to shoot at aliens or at each other. A distinctive feature is all network games of this nature - they do not bring benefits to a person in terms of his development. However, one cannot say that they are completely useless. The extermination of a large number of evil opponents allows a person to relieve stress. One hour spent in the game after a busy day will help not to break off at home.
Thus, network games for two or more people are not only a pleasant pastime, but also useful. Of course, if such activities do not develop into mania. The development of reaction, logic and stress relief through the extermination of evil monsters - all this, of course, has a beneficial effect on humans.