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00:54 Jun 14, 2021
English to Hungarian translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
Additional field(s): Computers: Software, Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
English term or phrase: nonlinear play
Definition from What Games Are:
Nonlinear play is the middle ground between linear and sandbox play. It may be somewhat restricted, such as by geography or tests, but allows for a significant amount of player choice in how it is played. Nonlinear games often use combinations of levels and spaces for their geography. The term is commonly used informally to describe games which have high optimality.

Example sentence(s):
  • At the turn of the millennium, early 3D efforts such as Shenmue and Grand Theft Auto III set the blueprint of expansive spaces and nonlinear play, and by the mid-2010s, the games had evolved into near-photorealistic behemoths created by workforces spanning many continents. the verge
  • Mr. Grant, the editor of the popular Web site joystiq.com, who selected Super Mario Bros. 3, said the game was important for its nonlinear play, a mainstay of contemporary games, and new features like the ability to move both backward and forward Gainesville.com
  • When the sentry pods are deactivated players are given powered up weapons until they are deactivated and have to go beck to Medic Respawn Station. The entire event allows interactive, nonlinear play on massive battlefields or sets all while having live scoring! Ghostly Games
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4 +1nem lineáris játékmenet
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3 days 17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
nem lineáris játékmenet


Definition from own experience or research:
Magyarban is hasonló a megfogalmazás. "nem lineáris játékmenet".

Example sentence(s):
  • A szerepjátékok esetében a játékmenet jellemzően nem lineáris, a feladatokat a játékos nagyrészt tetszőleges sorrendben teljesítheti. - Experience 

Explanation:
Én nem keverném az open world / nyitott világ fogalmával, inkább együtt használnám vagy egymás kiegészítéseként.
kyanzes
Hungary
Local time: 14:31
Native speaker of: Hungarian
PRO pts in category: 4

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