Rail-based

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a game wherein a player character automatically moves along a preset path.

    "The design of the boss characters is interesting, and the multiplayer mode is a nice touch, but the graphics are far too drab for a rail-based shooter."

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"The design of the boss characters is interesting, and the multiplayer mode is a nice touch, but the graphics are far too drab for a rail-based shooter."

Etymology

From rail + based, likening the experience to moving along a rail.

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