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Visual novels are interactive stories. They focus mainly on character development and plot rather than action and gameplay mechanics.

Shoot 'Em Up or shmup games are a subset of shooter games where the player continually moves forward while waves of enemies enter the screen. Both shooting and dodging are critical to advancing. See also Bullet Hell.

Games with a viewpoint that is outside the first person view of the character, commonly over the shoulder or above the head.