A style of game where the player typically controls one character that can use various melee or ranged weapons to defeat enemies. Typically uses an overhead perspective.
Shoot 'Em Up or shmup games are a subset of shooter games where the player continually moves forward while waves of enemies enter the screen. Both shooting and dodging are critical to advancing. See also Bullet Hell.
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