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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

After you beat a set of levels, a short cutscene plays where the main character flips in front of the camera, says the same silly one-liner, and the words “MISSION COMPLETE” fade across the screen.

From The Verge • Jul. 3, 2022

He left Vampire Survivors without any story mode, intro cutscene, or even vampires in favor of focusing on the action and gameplay loop.

From The Verge • Mar. 5, 2022

Interestingly enough, this set piece begins with a cutscene focused on the singer, and the song lyrics are fully captioned in English.

From The Verge • Oct. 19, 2021

In one cutscene, Jack, the main character, peaced out after a boss fight in hilarious fashion.

From The Verge • Oct. 4, 2021