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HUD (video games)
User interface element common in video games / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In video gaming, the HUD (heads-up display) or status bar is the method by which information is visually relayed to the player as part of a game's user interface.[1] It takes its name from the head-up displays used in modern aircraft.
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The HUD is frequently used to simultaneously display several pieces of information including the player character's health points, items, and an indication of game progression (such as score or level). A HUD may also include elements to aid a player's navigation in the virtual space, such as a mini-map