Tossup

In TowerFall, using this mechanic with good timing allows players to catch incoming arrows. (10[2])In Hollow Knight, a charm outside where Bretta is trapped buffs this mechanic that is buffed by Sharp Shadow. (10[1])This mechanic is the last word (10[1])in the title of a game with a competitive scene based around the Demonlist. (10[1])In Celeste, winged strawberries disappear after using this mechanic, (10[2]-5[1])whose use can be refreshed by green diamonds. (-5[1])This is the last word (-5[1])in the title of a game featuring a cube jumping (10[1])over (10[1])triangular (10[1])spikes to the beat of music. (10[3])For 10 points, what video game mechanic appears in the title of a side-scrolling platformer after “Geometry?” ■END■

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”]
<Editors, Popular Culture>
= Average correct buzz position

Back to tossups