zap 'em up

Definitions

A shoot 'em up involving energy weapons.

informal

Examples

“This is not your average 'zap 'em up' game. The alien craft all have⟳ different characteristics, and judging a spaceship's speed⟳ as you home in for the kill⟳ is something you'll get⟳ the hang⟳ of only after much experience⟳.”

“Conversation and camaraderie at the foosball table won out over solo, zap-em-up video games in 1994, according to industry experts.”

“You can totally be yourself without worrying if your guy is impressed or embarrassed! You don't have⟳ to sit⟳ through rough war flicks, or shoot⟳ 'em up or zap 'em up movies.”

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