playthrough
noun
play·through
ˈplā-ˌthrü 
plural playthroughs
: an act of playing something (such as a piece of music or a game) from start to finish
More important, each work stands out as a carefully conceived musical journey, especially when compared to the usual recording process, which tends to be a patchwork of the best "takes" of dozens of playthroughs.—
Graham Dwyer
Graham DwyerRather, unlocking the full thought-provoking story requires an entire playthrough and time to actually reflect on Team Silent's overall message.—Jason Le
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Branching results like that inspires experimentation in character builds, which then encourages multiple playthroughs to see just how out-of-hand a situation could have gotten.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to the content slated for the festival, Nightmares will also feature several live events including the world’s first audience playthrough of Afar, an interactive horror film from Jason Trost, who will travel from Australia to guide participants through the experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Dishonored also has different endings to encourage multiple playthroughs, making this particular stealth game a bang for your buck.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Series protagonist, Ryu Hayabusa, was only mentioned in passing during my playthrough.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to the content slated for the festival, Nightmares will also feature several live events including the world’s first audience playthrough of Afar, an interactive horror film from Jason Trost, who will travel from Australia to guide participants through the experience.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Dishonored also has different endings to encourage multiple playthroughs, making this particular stealth game a bang for your buck.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Series protagonist, Ryu Hayabusa, was only mentioned in passing during my playthrough.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Playthrough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playthrough. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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