English

Adjective

rail-based ‎(comparative more rail-based, superlative most rail-based)

1. (video games) Of a game wherein a player character automatically moves along a preset path.
   • 2002, Slaven, Andy, Video-game Bible, 1985-2002, ISBN 1553697316:

     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.

   • 2009 February 20, Carnoy, David, “CNET News Crave New details on 'Metal Gear Solid 4' for iPhone”, in c|net, retrieved 2013-01-31:

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

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

     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.

   • 2012 June 15, “EGM DoubleTake: Far Cry 3”, in Electronic Gaming Monthly:

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

   • 2012 July 16, Matt, “Major Mayhem: Save hostages, create combos, and even blast some chickens!”, in iPad Game Ratings:

     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.

Hypernyms

• based

See also

• rail shooter
• on rails