arcadey
English
Etymology
Adjective
arcadey (comparative more arcadey, superlative most arcadey)
- (video games, informal) Characteristic of an arcade game, generally focused on action rather than strategy or realism.
- 1989, Sean Kelly, Eliminator (video game review) in Your Sinclair 41, May 1989
- Hewson maintains its high standards with this rootin', tootin', killin', maimin', shoot 'em up. Not to be missed by arcadey types.
- GameAxis Unwired
- Fans of arcadey sports titles (like the ones I mentioned above) will be in heaven, as despite its cutesy trappings, Mario Strikers adheres pretty much to Midway's proven gonzo sports formula.
- 1989, Sean Kelly, Eliminator (video game review) in Your Sinclair 41, May 1989