An
"energy gauge" refers to a measurement or indicator of a person or system's level of energy or stamina. It helps to show how much energy is remaining before someone becomes tired or fatigued.
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The game will feature a
new energy gauge which allows players to slow down speed, or aim exactly where the ball goes.
While the blaster has its own fuel meter that recharges on its own, the other three weapons share the
same energy gauge that can only be refilled by yellow crystals dropped by enemies.
Recognizing which weapon to use and balancing the
different energy gauges formed the bulk of every level's strategy, producing gameplay that was both mentally stimulating and twitch - based.
Each turn is a calculated chess move, not to mention the powerful and flashy Burst attacks that characters activate by filling up a
shared energy gauge.
To balance this, you have the ability to create a «Soul Link» — or manual checkpoint — by using up part of your
finite energy gauge.
Among added features to Mario Tennis Aces is the new
Special Energy gauge that can be used to pull off a number of different moves.
The
real energy gauge is an LCD screen on the center stack that prominently displays «SOC» — state of charge.
The first thing you'll notice at the instrument cluster is the tachometer is replaced by the new
Vehicle Energy Gauge that indicates the system power levels and regenerative energy capture, and below we have the battery state - of - charge replacing the engine temperature.
I do feel like I wasted Picrites on maybe one slot more than most missions need (I also have three slots), and probably one more energy - gauge update than I needed (300), maybe having a
smaller energy gauge would have forced me to slow down a bit.
Mario is back with a tennis racket and bringing in new moves, power shots, and
utilizing energy gauges to use special shots to win matches and break opponent's rackets.
But rather than the «
Song Energy Gauge» from earlier Project DIVA titles, the game now shows a «Voltage Rating» in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Certain obstacles and enemies require you to use charged attacks, meaning
this energy gauge is always in demand - as a result you'll find yourself conserving its use quite heavily until you're able to upgrade your energy reserve.
As explained during the Nintendo Direct earlier this year, the key element of gameplay in Mario Tennis Aces is
the Energy Gauge.
The move uses three bars of
the energy gauge, according to Gematsu.
Players can power up their shots, use a burst of speed to close the distance to the ball, or make use of the all - new high - flying Special Shots, the likes of which use up a significant portion of the player's
energy gauge but make up for the cost with potent offensive and defensive maneuvers.
Additionally, use of climate power and
energy gauges will further help drivers manage vehicle energy use.
Also, it can be blocked, so try to resist the temptation of activating it as soon as
your Energy Gauge is full and wait for the best time to do so.
If you get the timing right, then
your Energy Gauge will get a big boost.
Your Energy Gauge fills up slowly as you keep the rally going, but there's a much faster way to fill it up...
Once
your Energy Gauge is compeltely full, you can use a Special Shot.
As the Vita only has two shoulder buttons, a button will be overlaid on the lower - right portion of the screen when
your energy gauge is full, and you can enter Rage mode with a tap.
Earn these moves, and many more, by utilising
your energy gauge.
Built up slowly by executing perfectly timed trick shots, and managed carefully throughout the course of your game to maximise effectiveness,
the energy gauge will prove a powerful tactical ally.
That player can then choose to have their current character's health bar fully restored, revive one of their allies with half health, gain an additional Sparking Burst charge, or become immortal, restoring half their health and gaining auto - restoration for
their energy gauge.
You start out with a gun of mediocre power that can be bolstered by finding these glowing ammunition bases which raise
your energy gauge at the bottom of the screen.
To add a touch of RPG mechanics into the mix, Samus can now also learn «Aeion abilities,» which are performed with the usage of
an energy gauge, akin to the magic points of an RPG.
Additionally, use of climate power and
energy gauges will further help drivers manage vehicle energy use.