Aim mode
Video game concept
Besides shooting from hip, you can also raise the weapon up and aim with the scope, iron sights, or whatever else.
258
games
16platforms
Alternate name: Aiming
PS3 2009-10-09
PS2 2005-03-04
X360 2012-11-20
X360 2009-08-25
WIN 2011-07-29
PS3 2010-08-17
PS3 2009-10-20
WIN 2009-03-31
PS3 2013-08-23
WIN 2010-11-01
PS3 2012-08-14
PS4 2013-11-15
Some games may disallow firing weapons if aim mode is not used (commonly these are survival horror games).
Common features:
* Movement is slowed or completely disabled
* Minizoom or scope
* Effects of dynamic accuracy is reduced (spread is reduced and accuracy is returned faster)
* Enables full damage potential with sniper rifles (usually unexplained)
In some cases attempt to run, or sometimes even move, disables aim mode until you stop or slow down.
Limitations:
* If this is limited to scoped weapons or similar, this tag should not apply.
Common features:
* Movement is slowed or completely disabled
* Minizoom or scope
* Effects of dynamic accuracy is reduced (spread is reduced and accuracy is returned faster)
* Enables full damage potential with sniper rifles (usually unexplained)
In some cases attempt to run, or sometimes even move, disables aim mode until you stop or slow down.
Limitations:
* If this is limited to scoped weapons or similar, this tag should not apply.
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The first Aim mode video game was released on November 1990.
2K Games, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts published most of these games.