rail-based

comparative more rail-based · superlative most rail-based

1. video gamesOf a game wherein a player character automatically moves along a preset path.

   The game is apparently sort of a rail-based shooter, and you use your finger to aim and tap the screen to shoot.

   2009 February 20, David Carnoy, “CNET News Crave New details on 'Metal Gear Solid 4' for iPhone”, in c|net, retrieved 31 Jan 2013

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   The design of the boss characters is interesting, and the multiplayer mode is a nice touch, but the graphics are far too drab for a rail-based shooter.

   2002, Andy Slaven, Video-game Bible, 1985-2002, →ISBN

   The brainchild of Reisuke Ishida, the creator of Taito's cult hit Space Invaders: Infinity Gene, Groove Coaster is a rail-based rhythm game set to dozens of tracks from Taito video games.

   2011 September 16, Scott Stein, “30 best iPad games”, in CBS News

   The Far Cry series is known for offering up an open-world alternative to the rail-based experiences of most mainline FPS titles,[…]

   2012 June 15, “EGM DoubleTake: Far Cry 3”, in Electronic Gaming Monthly, archived from the original on 11 Feb 2013

   It is a rail-based game, so the only movements you really have to control is jumping in the short action sequences that break up the "shooting zones," if you will.

   2012 July 16, Matt, “Major Mayhem: Save hostages, create combos, and even blast some chickens!”, in iPad Game Ratings, archived from the original on 24 Aug 2012