Hack and slash or hack and slay is a type of action gameplay that emphasizes combat. "Hack and slash" was originally used to describe a play style in tabletop role-playing games, carrying over from there to MUDs, MMORPGs, and videogames in general. In videogames, the usage specifically implies a focus on combat with hand-to-hand weapons.
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