History Main / VideogameDashing

* [[GlassCannon Grolla]] [[FragileSpeedster Seyfarth]] from the ''VideoGame/{{Rosenkreuzstilette}}'' series can perform dashes like Zero does from the ''Mega Man Zero'' in her side-game as she is his {{expy}} (as well as one to [[VisualNovel/FateStayNight Rider]]). Pamela Arwig's dashing ability falls under this tropes as well.

* In the ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvolt'' series, the titular Gunvolt can perform a quick sprint on the ground by using his Septimal powers, however he can obtain equippable pendents that can give him the ability to air-dash à la ''Mega Man Zero'' / ''ZX''. Since its sequel, its secondary protagonist Copen can dash on ground and mid-air by using his White Tiger Jacket, with the later allowing him to soar though greater distances, and his dash can be used to ram and "lock-on" to enemies with his Voder II gun and EX Weapons from Lola.
* Beck in ''VideoGame/MightyGunvolt'' posses this ability in lieu of Mega Man's slide and as a charged DashAttack to mimic the [=AcXeleration=] mechanics of ''Mighty No. 9'' in an 8-bit styled game. In ''Mighty Gunvolt Burst'', characters like Beck, Call, RAY, and Copen can obtain an Aerial Action module that unlocks the ability to air-dash (or other aerial maneuvers) à la their respective games.

* ''[[VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' is (in)famous for the ''backwards'' variant, but later ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' games have characters who can dash in multiple directions.
* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'''s Dante can do this when using the [[StanceSystem Trickster fighting style]] (when fully leveled up, Dante can use Dash up to three times in succession). Trickster also gives Dante access to, [[FlashStep among other]] [[LeParkour acrobatic maneuvers]], Sky Star, an air dash.
** Dante in ''VideoGame/DmCDevilMayCry'' doesn't have a ground dash of this variety but he can boost through the air by jumping when he has an Angel weapon equipped.
* A lot of modern fighting games allow doing this, such as ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'', ''[[VideoGame/TatsunokoVsCapcom Tatsunoko vs. Capcom]]'' or even ''VideoGame/JumpSuperStars''.
* Some of the adventurers in ''VideoGame/{{Recettear}}'' are able to dash by doubletapping the movement keys. They amount of movement they retain varies (e.g. [[FragileSpeedster Charme the Thief]] can still strafe, Nagi damages enemies she runs into). Some also have a [[FlashStep Dash Attack]] which cause them to jump straight forward and damage anyone in the way.
* Ratchet of, well, ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank'' obtains a power up in the game called the Charge Boots, which allow him to dash across short distances.
* ''VideoGame/MapleStory'' has some skills which allow character to do this, though limited animation often forces them to stand upright from start to finish.
* One of the basic movement abilities in ''VideoGame/{{Dragonica}}'', with dash-jumping also implemented.
* This occurs in ''VideoGame/RobotUnicornAttack'' (original and Heavy Metal version) when the X button is pressed.

->''"WULD NAH KEST!"''

* While sprinting in ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'' is typically just a faster run which costs stamina, ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'' adds the Whirlwind Sprint [[MakeMeWannaShout Shout]] (WULD NAH KEST), which applies a sudden burst of speed with gravity not taking over until the Shout is done.

* Some of the adventurers in ''VideoGame/{{Recettear}}'' are able to dash by doubletapping the movement keys. They amount of movement they retain varies (e.g. [[FragileSpeedster Charme the Thief]] can still strafe, [[BladeOnAStick Nagi]] damages enemies she runs into). Some also have a [[FlashStep Dash Attack]] which cause them to jump straight forward and damage anyone in the way.

** Using the Mask of Bakris helmet on a Revenant Hunter will replace the class's standard [[CombatRoll dodge ability]] with Light Shift, a longer-ranged evasive ability that also boosts your character's effectiveness against frozen enemies and the damage of any [[LightningGun Arc]] weapons one has equipped for a short time.

* Every [[MiniMecha Titan]] in ''VideoGame/{{Titanfall}}'' can do this expending charges. The Ogre can do it once, the Atlas twice and the Stryder thrice.

* A few characters in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros.'' can do this as an attack. Fox, Falco and Wolf, most notably, but Ike also has a chargeable dash attack.
** Don't forget about wave dashing in ''Melee'' (tapping the jump button and then air-dodging diagonally into the ground, allowing a character to slide a short distance without changing their stance). Despite being controversial and having various exploits, it looks like standard video game dashing. Except for Luigi, whose low traction results in him sliding ridiculously far.

* ''VideoGame/{{Prototype}}'' has a movement upgrade called the Air Dash, which allows you to shoot forward in the direction of your movement key. It's capable of receiving a boost in effect as an upgrade. Then there's the [[UpToEleven Double Air Dash and its subsequent boost upgrade]].