sequence breaking
"Sequence breaking" is a technique often employed in speedrunning to complete games faster by deviating from the intended order of gameplay.
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Definition
C1video games
(technical)Performing actions or obtaining items out of the designed order, often to skip sections or complete the game faster.
Example
- By sequence breaking, the player managed to reach the final boss in half the usual time.
- Sequence breaking allowed her to obtain a powerful weapon much earlier in the game.
Similar
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