What Does ESP Mean in Gaming?
Closed thread Closed by archiveI've seen people mention ESP in gaming discussions and realized I don't actually know what the abbreviation stands for.
Is it a general term for seeing extra information on the screen, or does it refer to a particular kind of software? I see it mentioned in different games, so I'm guessing the exact meaning depends on the context.
From the guide: The Isle gameplay FAQ
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Replies are closedUsually it means extra sensory perception. In gaming, people often use it for tools that reveal information you wouldn't normally be able to see.
Yeah, although people sometimes use the word loosely for overlays in general. Context matters.
A normal interface overlay and a tool that reveals hidden player locations aren't automatically the same thing.
Exactly. A map overlay using information the game legitimately provides is a different situation from something designed to reveal hidden enemies.
That clears it up. I kept assuming it was the name of one specific program.
Nope, more of a category label in most of those conversations.