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Video games

Referring to any electronic game that uses a video device, and involves the user's interaction with a screen interface to stimulate visual feedback.

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tap

Video games; Shmups

Moving your ship a very short distance to the left or right to narrowly avoid aimed shots.

aimed shot

Video games; Shmups

A shot which is specifically targeted at a spot, usually the current location of a player.

arcade mode

Video games; Shmups

The "normal" version of the game. Usually identical to the version found at arcades, or with a few minor tweaks.

arrange mode

Video games; Shmups

A bonus mode that has a significant change compared to the regular arcade mode, such as a new scoring system or different attack patterns from enemies.

autobomb

Video games; Shmups

A system that will automatically use one of the player's bombs (if there are any in stock) when the player is hit instead of causing a death.

autofire

Video games; Shmups

When a player can hold down a button to keep their ship constantly firing bullets. Older games often did not have this feature and the player would have to press the fire button ...