gameplay

[ geym-pley ]

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noun

the interactive content and player experiences in a game, especially a video game:
The reviews are saying that the gameplay is solid, but the art—especially in the cinematics—is unforgivably bad.
the activity or manner of playing a game:
The retired chess grandmaster recently published a book with analyses of famous historical games for players looking to perfect their gameplay.

gameplay

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noun

the plot of a computer or video game or the way that it is played

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gameplay¹

First recorded in 1990–95; game ¹( def ) + play ( def )

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Bethesda showed off a series of significant graphics upgrades in its launch video, with updated gameplay, user interface and audio systems.

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It was praised for its compelling stealth gameplay, puzzling and immersive environments, as well as an uncanny performance from celebrated video game actor Troy Baker in the main role.

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“We do focus on the longevity of the device itself, and the gameplay that hopefully it will bring for years.”

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Really for us it’s about looking at each game and assessing the development that went into the game — the gameplay experience.

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It might sound heavy, but reviewers have praised the game's charming presentation, stop-motion-style animations, performances and music, even if most found the gameplay repetitive.

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