RADIAL MENUS IN VIDEO GAMES

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Radial menus, also known as pie menus, are circular context menus used in video games to provide a smooth way for players to select options through directional input. They originated in console RPGs like "Secret of Mana" to streamline actions during battles, but have since evolved to be used in various ways, such as for quick actions in games or for selecting dialogue options in conversations.