The phrase "ranged combat" refers to fighting or attacking from a distance using weapons such as guns, bows, or other projectiles, instead of getting close to the enemy. Full definition
The idea is interesting enough and the map an open, large landscape obviously built for long range combat. (gamingbolt.com)
While he may be fast, he can't take much damage and only carries light guns for ranged combat. (wolfsgamingblog.com)
At the most basic, it is a boss rush shoot - em - up combined with one - on - one close range combat sequences at certain sections of a battle. (nintendocastle.com)