- published: 26 Aug 2015
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Twitch gameplay is a type of video gameplay scenario that tests a player's reaction time. Action games such as shooters and fighting games often contain elements of twitch gameplay. For example, first-person shooters such as Quake III Arena as well as bullet hell shooters require quick reaction times for the players to shoot enemies, and fighting games such as Street Fighter require quick reaction times to attack or counter an opponent. Other video game genres may also involve twitch gameplay. For example, the puzzle video game Tetris gradually speeds up as the player makes progress.
Twitch gameplay keeps players actively engaged with quick feedback to their actions, as opposed to turn-based gaming that involves waiting for the outcome of a chosen course of action. Twitch can be used to expand tactical options and play by testing the skill of the player in various areas (usually reflexive responses) and generally add difficulty (relating to the intensity of "twitching" required).
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