cutscene
noun
a sequence in a video game that is not generally interactive, used to advance the storyline.
cutscenes
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pluralof cutscene.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The series pioneered cinematics in gaming by blending cutting-edge cutscenes, voice acting and dynamic camera angles to create something that would have looked more at home on the big screen at the time.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025
If cutscenes are the bane of your existence, and you love pummeling each final boss through the end credits without knowing who they are or why — this may not be the game for you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
Changes in the upcoming version include the removal of quick-time events — which required players to mash specific buttons during cinematic cutscenes — an innovation in the original that has grown stale through the years.
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Many episodes of "The Last of Us" either reference or recreate cutscenes from the original game.
From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2023
For a second, I sift through some of the best quotes from all the media I can think of—including video game cutscenes, Disney movies, and my favorite superhero television series.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
