shmup en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ʃmʌp/
Etymology
Phonetic contraction of shoot-'em-up.
Meanings
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(slang) A shoot-'em-up, particularly a two-dimensional shooter themed around spaceship battles.
Highlights include the great-looking shmup Judgement Silversword.
2005, Simon Carless, Gaming Hacks:Galaga was probably the most influential of all of these because it added bonus levels and the power-up, a concept that has become standard in every shmup.
2005, Raph Koster, A Theory of Fun for Game Design:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shmups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |