I call prior art

Space invaders had it first :P

"it's not just about effect, it's about access. In Bodycount,you can blow chunks out of thinner interior walls, allowing you toburst through and catch enemies by surprise. You can also brilliantlymodify cover objects – if you're hiding behind a crate and want to takeout enemies without popping up from behind it, shoot a hole in it.Bingo, you've got a comparatively safe firing vantage."