Glossary Entry: Clone Game
Definition
Clone games are video games that take more than a little inspiration from another title. Sometimes, when there are a lot of games that borrow their mechanics from a specific game without copying it exactly, a new genre is often created.
As an example, shortly after Doom was released, a lot of similar games were developed. At first, they were known as "Doom clones", but eventually they became known as First Person Shooters.
As an example, shortly after Doom was released, a lot of similar games were developed. At first, they were known as "Doom clones", but eventually they became known as First Person Shooters.
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