monster closet

noun

A small alcove, containing hidden enemies, that suddenly opens as the player character passes it.

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Meanings

nounmonster closet (plural monster closets)

plural monster closets

  1. video gamesA small alcove, containing hidden enemies, that suddenly opens as the player character passes it.

    Monster closets will elicit a “startle” reaction from players, […]

    2011, Scott Rigby, Richard M. Ryan, Glued to Games, page 85
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