noun
Gaming Slang
option
· noun · gaming
A satellite drone trailing your ship, adding firepower or eating bullets.
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A little helper unit that orbits or follows your ship. Doubles your shots, and in some games physically blocks incoming fire.
“Stack four options behind you and you've basically got a wall of bullets going out.”
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option In A Sentence
Stack four options behind you and you've basically got a wall of bullets going out.
Origin & Usage
Popularised by Konami's Gradius, where the floating pods are literally called Options.
Variants
options
People Also Ask
What does "option" mean in a shoot-'em-up?
It's a satellite drone that trails your ship, adding firepower or soaking up bullets.
How do you use "option" in a sentence?
"Grab two options and your spread doubles."
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