Skill-gated is any type of game that becomes too hard to play, because of the "skill level" needed to maintain a level of positivity and fun. When players get too good, it forces you to either try and match their skill level or give up playing the game.
Call of Duty has become mainly skill-gated, because of the amount of good players.
I dont think I want to play Fortnite, its too skill-gated.
(insert game name) has become skill-gated.
This is skill-gated.
I dont think I want to play Fortnite, its too skill-gated.
(insert game name) has become skill-gated.
This is skill-gated.
by BananaJo33 December 4, 2023
Get the skill-gated mug.An ability-gated exploration platformer (AGEP) is a genre term for a video game that is heavily based around exploration and non-linearity, with certain areas generally inaccessible without upgrades or new unlockable abilities.
The game space is often open-world or semi-open, and involves encountering obstacles that the player cannot usually overcome without later backtracking. This is the generic term for the genre more popularly known as "Metroidvania" or "Zeldavania."
The game space is often open-world or semi-open, and involves encountering obstacles that the player cannot usually overcome without later backtracking. This is the generic term for the genre more popularly known as "Metroidvania" or "Zeldavania."
I'm working on a new game. It's an ability-gated exploration platformer inspired by Dead Cells and Guacamelee!
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When anxiety hits you so hard that your butthole clenches up like it’s trying to hold on for dear life. It’s that physical reaction that kicks in when you’re stressed out or facing something scary.
1. I was so ass gated when the teacher took few seconds extra before announcing my marks.
2. He got ass gated the moment he saw his crush.
3. I was so ass gated during the presentation that I could barely read the notes.
2. He got ass gated the moment he saw his crush.
3. I was so ass gated during the presentation that I could barely read the notes.
by SuprWhoppr July 3, 2025
Get the Ass Gated mug.The specific physical and psychological sensation of anxiety or defensiveness caused by someone invading your personal space.
Distinct from the gaming definition (which means being blocked from moving forward), this context refers to boundaries being forced INWARD. It describes the moment you feel "penned in" or "corralled" because another person is hovering, looming, or standing uncomfortably close, forcing you to mentally or physically "close the gate" to protect your boundaries.
Also used as a verb ("Stop gating me") to tell someone they are encroaching on your personal bubble.
Distinct from the gaming definition (which means being blocked from moving forward), this context refers to boundaries being forced INWARD. It describes the moment you feel "penned in" or "corralled" because another person is hovering, looming, or standing uncomfortably close, forcing you to mentally or physically "close the gate" to protect your boundaries.
Also used as a verb ("Stop gating me") to tell someone they are encroaching on your personal bubble.
Person A: "Why did you step back?" Person B: "You were standing right over my shoulder and I started feeling gated."
Person A: "My bad, I didn't realize I was gating you.
Person A: "My bad, I didn't realize I was gating you.
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