Sound cues
Other (objects, etc.) concept
Sound is used as the only method for finding or realizing something is there, or as the only cue for something for the player to react or act to. Excluding music and sound oriented games where this is expected to be the norm.
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games
6platforms
Alternate name: Auditory cues
BBC 1988
WIN 2015-09-22
PS3 2007-04-27
WIN 2014-08
X360 2006-03-24
WIN 2014-05-29
FAIR 1977
WIN 2014-06-03
WIN 2014-03
WIN 2006-03-20
In general, these are games which contain audio element that is more or less required to complete the game, making them impossible to play for the deaf.
See also: music game, audio game, sound in gameplay
Can be countered via closed captioning for those with hearing disabilities.
Can be countered via closed captioning for those with hearing disabilities.