survival horror

English

noun
Definitions
  • (video game genre) A video game genre that emphasizes scarcity of resources (such as health or ammunition refills) in a dangerous setting like that of a horror film.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese サバイバルホラー compound from English survival + English horror.

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English

horror

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