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In TowerFall, using this mechanic with good timing allows players to catch incoming arrows. In Hollow Knight, a charm outside where Bretta is trapped buffs this mechanic (-5[1])that is buffed by Sharp (10[1])Shadow. (10[1]-5[1])This mechanic is the last (10[1])word in the title of a game with a (10[1])competitive scene based around the Demonlist. In Celeste, winged strawberries (10[1])disappear after using this mechanic, (-5[2])whose use can be refreshed by green diamonds. This is the last word in the title of a game featuring a cube jumping over triangular spikes to the beat of music. (10[1])For 10 points, what video game mechanic appears in the title of a side-scrolling platformer after “Geometry?” ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: dashing [accept Geometry Dash; accept Dashmaster; accept dodge or dodging; prompt on Mothwing Cloak or Shade Cloak by asking “what general mechanic does that allow the Knight to do?;” reject answers describing “walking” or “running” or “sprinting”]
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