First of all, it’s worth noting that more than half of those surveyed noted that video games “have a positive effect on mood.” At the same time, 55% of respondents even said that games helped them overcome a bad mood.
In this regard, Russians consider games of the strategic genre to be the best – 27% of respondents turn to them in case of stress. This is followed by puzzles (21%) and simulators (20%).
The list includes action games, role-playing games and sports simulators. 10% of those polled voted for them.
Note that the study included 1,200 participants aged 18+ from across Russia.
Source: Ferra
