third-person shooter
Visible protagonist gunplay
A third-person shooter is a video game genre where players view their character from behind or slightly above, typically seeing the avatar's full body on screen while engaging in combat.
This camera perspective distinguishes it from first-person shooters, where players see through the character's eyes.
Resident Evil 4 popularized the over-the-shoulder third-person shooter style.
The format allows players to see their character's movements and surroundings more fully, which suits games emphasizing cover mechanics or melee combat alongside gunplay.
Protect by overlaying
- aimingDirecting toward target
- crosshairIntersecting lines for aiming
- headshotShoulders-up photograph
- reloadFill with ammunition again
ammunition · sniper · assault · rifle · pistol · shotgun · grenade · suppression
Involving multiple participants
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- missionsAssigned important tasks
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- enemiesHostile opposing parties
ammo · hitbox · power-up · checkpoint · co-op · deathmatch · loadout · spawn
Worn across one shoulder
- cameraImage capturing device
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- avatarDigital user representation
- characterNature, symbol, or role
angle · viewport · zoom · rotate · sightline · vantage · tracking · cinematic
Methods to achieve goals
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- flankingAt the sides of
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
sniping · camouflage · aggro
cover
Protect by overlaying
reload · ammunition · sniper · assault · rifle · pistol · shotgun · grenade · suppression · firefight
multiplayer
Involving multiple participants
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- missionsAssigned important tasks
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
enemies · ammo · hitbox · power-up · checkpoint · co-op · deathmatch · loadout · spawn · loot
Uncharted
over-the-shoulder
Worn across one shoulder
character · angle · viewport · zoom · rotate · sightline · vantage · tracking · cinematic
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- flankingAt the sides of
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
reconnaissance · sniping · camouflage · aggro
third-person shooterpuzzle game
Challenge requiring logical thinking
simulation game · visual novel · walking simulator · rhythm game · idle game
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