Why do people react to their character’s actions in video games physically, as if it was actually happening to them?

Question

Best example would be an adrenaline rush when just barely making a jump or avoiding enemy groups in a platforming game.

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Answer 1

When their is a level of focus involving video games, our bodies involuntary reacts towards certain moments. It’s called immersion. You can get so focused on a task a sudden change of scenery can make you jump or raise your adrenaline.