The phrase "mindless button" refers to something that is extremely easy or simple to use or operate, requiring little or no thinking or effort. Full definition
The default four - quadrant mini game feels disconnected from what's happening on screen, while a simplified alternative that consists of mindless button mashing also fails to capture the intricacies of these bone - breaking holds. (gamespot.com)
Like playing on your own, with friends involved Diablo III is still mostly a relatively mindless button masher for most of the time, No, the fun comes from the sheer mayhem that erupts on - screen during a fight, and the continuing hunt for loot with your mates. (wolfsgamingblog.com)
Many people, myself included, look at a Warriors game and think that it appears to be made up entirely of mindless button - mashing with no real strategy to it. (switchplayer.net)