List of User Interface Elements from common video game genres

Racing Games:

  1. Speedometer: Displays the current speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (or kilometers per hour).
  2. Lap Counter: Indicates the number of laps completed or remaining in a race.
  3. Position Indicator: Shows the player’s current position in the race.
  4. Mini-Map: Provides a small map of the track, showing the player’s position and the locations of other racers.
  5. Boost Meter: Represents the amount of boost available to the player for a temporary speed boost.
  6. Power-ups/Pick-ups: Icons or indicators for collectible items that grant temporary advantages, such as weapons or speed boosts.

First-Person Shooters (FPS) / Action Games:

  1. Health Bar: Displays the player character’s remaining health or hit points.
  2. Ammo Counter: Shows the remaining ammunition for the equipped weapons.
  3. Crosshair: Aiming reticle that helps the player aim their weapon.
  4. Skill Bar: Displays icons for available skills or special moves.
  5. Grenade Indicator: Indicates the number of grenades available to the player.

Role-Playing Games (RPG):

  1. Health Bar: Displays the player character’s remaining health or hit points.
  2. Energy Bar: Represents the character’s energy for performing actions.
  3. Experience Bar: Indicates the character’s progress towards the next level or experience points earned.
  4. Skill Bar: Displays icons or indicators for available skills, abilities, or spells.
  5. Buff/Debuff Icons: Visual indicators showing active status effects or negative conditions.

Strategy Games:

  1. Mini-Map: Provides an overview of the game world, showing the player’s units and structures.
  2. Resources Counter: Displays the amount of in-game currency the player has.
  3. Notifications: Pop-up messages or icons that provide important information or updates.
  4. Health Bars: Shows the health of the player’s units or structures.
  5. Objective Tracker: Tracks current mission objectives or tasks.

Adventure Games:

  1. Health Bar: Displays the player character’s remaining health or hit points.
  2. Item Bar: Shows icons or indicators for items or equipment the player character possesses.
  3. Quest Tracker: Tracks current quests or objectives the player needs to complete.
  4. Dialogue Box: Displays text or options during conversations with non-player characters.
  5. Compass: Provides directional information to help with navigation.

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