作さ業ぎょうゲーム

noun

grindy game; game with repetitive tasks

Video game slang for a game where progress depends heavily on repeating simple, monotonous actions (grinding) rather than skill or story. Often used critically.

See also: 作業ゲー

• このゲームは作さ業ぎょうゲーすぎて途と中ちゅうで飽あきてしまった。

  This game was too much of a grind-fest and I got bored halfway through.

• 最さい近きんのソシャゲは作さ業ぎょうゲームになりがちだ。

  Recent social games tend to become repetitive task simulators.