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cutscene

American  
[kuht-seen] / ˈkʌtˌsin /

noun

plural

cutscenes
  1. a sequence in a video game that is not generally interactive, used to advance the storyline.


Example Sentences

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The video includes references to Swift’s eating disorder, which she revealed in a documentary, and pokes fun at herself with a cutscene that breaks in midway.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

The images from the cutscene look relatively similar.

From The Verge • Jun. 10, 2022

If you have the feature turned on, a sign language interpreter will be shown prominently during a cutscene.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

The opening cutscene lines up perfectly with its PS4 predecessor, and a lot of little details have been faithfully transported.

From The Verge • Jan. 31, 2022

Watching Infinite Darkness is a bit like watching a video game cutscene that tries to rapidly run through plot points so players can get back to the action.

From The Verge • Jul. 8, 2021