Definitions
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- adjective Resembling an
arcade (row of arches).
Etymologies
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Examples
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Don't expect a flight sim here: The control is very arcadelike, and at slow speeds can feel more like you're controlling a marionette than a group of planes.
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Flick Golf $2.99 is a unique arcadelike take on golf, focusing on single shots and ball control to score points at one-stroke holes.
The Download Blog: Software tips, news, and opinions from Download.com editors Jason Parker 2010
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Those expecting a technically accurate flight simulator will walk away disappointed, because the game's arcadelike feel emphasizes quick-trigger action over gauge-juggling.
California Chronicle 2009
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Need for Speed Undercover not too long ago and found it was a fun, arcadelike take on racing with a decent number of fully customizable vehicles.
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It was only a few years ago that downloadable-only games were considered a novelty, with short, arcadelike games dominating most of the catalog.
GameSpot's News, Screenshots, Movies, Reviews, Previews, Downloads, and Features 2009
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