Meaning of game sense | Babel Free

Definitions

One's ability to understand a sport or competitive video game at a strategic level; situational awareness.

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Examples

“I've been practicing my mechanics, but my game sense⟳ is still trash.”

“Dorje took to the game not long after we arrived. Already a keen inline skater, he picked up the new skills quickly and suddenly found himself in the selection squad for a hockey tournament in Canada. For a twelve-year-old, Dorje's skills and game sense⟳ were good, but his fitness was lacking.”

“Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a tactical, team-based, objective-driven first-person shooter that rewards cooperation and game sense⟳ over a positive kill⟳/death ratio.”

“Ishould say⟳ here that we've never met — never video chatted, even. So I don't have⟳ any beautiful scenes with him for you, no anecdotes that describe⟳ the kind of food he orders for dinner and what that says about his game sense⟳, nothing about what it's like⟳ to play⟳ in a squad beside him, or what it might say⟳ about his character if he declined to revive me at a particularly crucial moment. Which probably makes me a lot like⟳ you, the person reading this.”

“Heroes have⟳ been reworked across to board⟳: ultimate ability charges have⟳ been reduced, there are fewer shields and crowd control⟳ abilities have⟳ been removed or greatly toned down, bringing "Overwatch 2" closer to being a competitive shooter that rewards sound⟳ fundamentals such as aim and game sense⟳ over grossly overtuned abilities.”

“In the original Destiny, it was the raids, pinnacle six-player activities that challenged your patience, game sense⟳, loadout, and team communication. The barrier for raids was so high that it was a frustrating pain point⟳ for many players, with many on social media lamenting that they felt like⟳ they couldn't ever run⟳ one.”

“Duncanas displays solid mechanical plays and a strong game sense⟳, surprising players on Reddit. "This will be all of us when we are 57, still gaming and loving it. I just hope⟳ I retain⟳ most of my awareness," one player said. "I feel⟳ old out there just in my early 30s," another joked.”

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