sidescrolling

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English

Etymology

From side +‎ scrolling.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

sidescrolling (not comparable)

  1. (video games) That scrolls horizontally.
    • 2008, Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen, Jonas Heide Smith, Susana Pajares Tosca, Understanding video games: the essential introduction, page 63:
      Another sequel, Pac-Land, transported the adventurous wedge into a sidescrolling world where he had to navigate a series of platforms and obstacles.

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