The Gamer

So what video games take the most skill to play?

Ill tell you right now my answer to that question: RTS. The RTS genre as a whole is probably one of the hardest game genres to master vs a computer and a human player alike. Let me tell you why primarily for two reason...


1. Multiple unit management. Any RTS you play, one of the hardest parts is unit management. At points in the game, depending which game it is, you can have upwards of 20-40 units. What is remarkable is that the best players will utilize every unit to its max. Many RTS' follow a rock paper scissors format, each unit is good against one unit but poor against another. Then usually each faction focuses in on different strengths and weaknesses as well. For one player to manage this all is quite amazing.

2. Economy and Build Management: In Most RTS', you build what units you want. This involves managing a base as well as an economy. Simple choices like whether to buy a stronger unit or a cheaper one can be life or death. Do you go for mass of troops or the most elite? This in every way affects the army you have at any given moment. Did I mention you also have to produce resource units to keep your economy going as well as create a blend of attack and defense? In an FPS all you have to worry is about the bad guys, your ammo, and where you are.


These two alone create SO many opportunities and strategies. Each unit also usually has a special power that you have to look at as well. I just do not know any other types of games that take that much planning and move as fast as RTS' do. If you have any idea please feel free to comment, but I think it is pretty hard to top an RTS player in skill.