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A term occasionally used in the gaming community to describe games that provide minimal information on crucial mechanics or knowledge, often requiring players to consult the game's wiki for guidance. This is especially true for players who wish to avoid a challenging or tedious initial experience in the game.
"Terraria" is a widely accepted example of a Wiki game.
A "Wiki Game" refers to a type of game where crucial information for gameplay is minimal or missing, making third-party sources, especially the game's wiki, almost essential. Without these resources, the game commonly becomes much more frustrating.
Terraria is a popular example of a game generally seen as falling under the Wiki Game descriptor.
A term sometimes used in the gaming community. Usually used to describe a game that withholds critical information from the player to the extent that using outside sources, like the game's wiki, becomes mandatory if the player isn't prepared for hours of aimless wandering and an absolutely grueling beginner experience.
Terraria is a popular example of a widely accepted "Wiki Game".