Counter stop

Counter stop

When a player achieves a score higher than the game can count or display. A very rare achievement that is generally only possible in older games due to hardware limitations.

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counter stop

Video games; Shmups

When a player achieves a score higher than the game can count or display. A very rare achievement that is generally only possible in older games due to hardware limitations.

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Video games; Rhythm games

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Video games; Shmups

Moving your ship a very short distance to the left or right to narrowly avoid aimed shots.

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Video games; Shmups

A shot which is specifically targeted at a spot, usually the current location of a player.

arcade mode

Video games; Shmups

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Video games; Shmups

A bonus mode that has a significant change compared to the regular arcade mode, such as a new scoring system or different attack patterns from enemies.

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