Gaming
hitlag
What does hitlag mean?
Those few frames where everything stops dead on impact to sell the hit. Both attacker and defender freeze together, which is what gives big moves that satisfying crunch.
"You can actually see the hit thanks to the hitlag, it pauses just long enough to register."
Frequently asked questions
Is hitlag the same as hitstop?
Basically yes. Hitstop is the more common name in some games, but both describe the freeze-frame on impact.
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