save point
Game resume marker
A save point is a location or moment in a video game where progress can be recorded, allowing players to resume from that spot if they fail or quit.
The term extends metaphorically to any situation where you'd like to preserve your current state before risking something: I wish life had save points.
Some games offer save points at fixed locations; others allow saving anywhere.
- autosaveAutomatic file preservation
- quicksaveImmediate game state preservation
- manual savePlayer-triggered progress preservation
- checkpointInspection station on route
- save stateRecorded progress snapshot
save file · load game · continue · rest · bonfire · ink ribbon · memory · progress · gaming · relief · pause · level progression · refuge · sanctuary · game mechanics · gameplay · retry · risk management
- game elementsHUD, menu, level, loot, quest
- game termslevel, score, player, win, lose
- game mechanicslevels, rules, cooldown, points, health points
- gameplaypower-up, level cap, game over, tutorial level, high score
- game developmentgame engine, game design, game engines, game designer, rendering
- gaming lingoNPC, HP, GG, AFK, PvP
game progress preservation
save pointpermadeath
Irreversible character termination
perma-death · hardcore mode · game over · starting over · point of no return