nonlinear play

French translation: Jeu (ou gameplay) non linéaire

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English term or phrase: nonlinear play

Definition from What Games Are:
Nonlinear play is the middle ground between linear and sandbox play. It may be somewhat restricted, such as by geography or tests, but allows for a significant amount of player choice in how it is played. Nonlinear games often use combinations of levels and spaces for their geography. The term is commonly used informally to describe games which have high optimality.

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At the turn of the millennium, early 3D efforts such as Shenmue and Grand Theft Auto III set the blueprint of expansive spaces and nonlinear play, and by the mid-2010s, the games had evolved into near-photorealistic behemoths created by workforces spanning many continents. the verge
Mr. Grant, the editor of the popular Web site joystiq.com, who selected Super Mario Bros. 3, said the game was important for its nonlinear play, a mainstay of contemporary games, and new features like the ability to move both backward and forward Gainesville.com
When the sentry pods are deactivated players are given powered up weapons until they are deactivated and have to go beck to Medic Respawn Station. The entire event allows interactive, nonlinear play on massive battlefields or sets all while having live scoring! Ghostly Games

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French translation:Jeu (ou gameplay) non linéaire

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Le gameplay non linéaire désigne dans un jeu vidéo la possibilité qu'ont les joueurs de compléter des épreuves selon des séquences variables. Chaque joueur peut ne rencontrer qu'une partie des épreuves possibles, lesquelles pouvant en outre être jouées dans un ordre différent.

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Jeu (ou gameplay) non linéaire

Definition from Wikipedia:
Le gameplay non linéaire désigne dans un jeu vidéo la possibilité qu'ont les joueurs de compléter des épreuves selon des séquences variables. Chaque joueur peut ne rencontrer qu'une partie des épreuves possibles, lesquelles pouvant en outre être jouées dans un ordre différent.

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Un jeu non linéaire permet au joueur d'avoir plus de libertés qu'un jeu linéaire. - Wikipedia

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