Glossary Entry: Shoot 'em Up
Definition
Also known as "shumps", these are a type of arcade game.
Typically, they have the player control a vehicle (such as a starship or plane) that flies through level after level shooting down enemies flying in from off screen.
Despite the name, this genre has nothing to do with First Person Shooters, and are usually family friendly.
See also Bullet Hell, which is a subgenre.
Typically, they have the player control a vehicle (such as a starship or plane) that flies through level after level shooting down enemies flying in from off screen.
Despite the name, this genre has nothing to do with First Person Shooters, and are usually family friendly.
See also Bullet Hell, which is a subgenre.
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