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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jan 09, 2002
Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
A clone is a being created as a perfect genetic duplicate of another being, right down to the DNA.
Comic book or manga characters who are also in video games. There are tons of games with superheros such as Batman and Spider-Man out there.
Written words that are used to describe sounds, sometimes used in comic book—inspired games, like XIII.
Communism is an economic and political ideology which (at least in theory), seeks to eventually achieve a classless society that promotes equality in gender, racial, and/or social terms. Despite this, most Communist regimes are often dictatorial rather than utopian.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
A destructible environment means the player has the ability to destroy his/her surroundings. This allows players to use the environment to their advantage.
A type of affliction or injury that has caused severe damage to the character's appearance.
The 2001 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 17-19.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
It's not just for airplanes anymore: Game mascots and MMO players alike have taken to the skies. Players can use flight to quickly navigate large levels, find hidden items, or take opponents down.
Giant Insects are insects and other 'bugs' that are far larger than in the real world. Some are about half the size of a human, others are bigger than buildings. Larger than life or gigantic insects are a common element in many video games, especially those of the RPG Genre.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
Stories and legends created by the ancient Greeks. Today these myths are used as an endless source of inspiration for all media.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
The ability to influence and control the thoughts of others.
Sometimes one playable character just isn't enough.
A powerful punch, frequently capable of knocking the recipient off into the distance. Named after Naru Naruseqawa (Love Hina), who frequently uses it on Keitaro. It is also known as the "Megaton Punch", as seen in Disgaea and Pokémon.
Combat that takes place in real time, but that can be paused to give commands to certain characters.
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
One man's terrorist, another's freedom fighter.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
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