hack-and-slash

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1

Having a focus on violent combat rather than strategy.

2

Belonging to a genre of video game focused on fast-paced melee combat.

3

Shallowly devoted to the gory details.

"Oh yes, I meant it as a compliment." Olin tapped the books. "I expect to finish these... but for the writing. It's the writing I like. I was surprised to find myself laughing at your quite unsupernatural adventures in Gartsby Castle, and I was surprised to find you as good as you are. As subtle as you are. I expected more hack and slash."

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"Oh yes, I meant it as a compliment." Olin tapped the books. "I expect to finish these... but for the writing. It's the writing I like. I was surprised to find myself laughing at your quite unsupernat

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In some senses, hack-and-slash is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.