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A dark power that is usually the cause for the world's strife. The curse can only be broken after the protagonist (or band of protagonists) defeats several dangerous trials.
Video game controversy revolves mostly around the psychological effects that games with graphic violence or sexual content in them can have on players. Other sources of controversy can range from racism, sexism, politics, or religion.
One or more events from someone's past that negatively affected them. Plenty of video game characters have such pasts.
A punishment set by the gods or in their name to a someone who has commited an offensive action towards them or the general good. If a third party (other than a god) delivers this punishment, the measure of such is given according to their point of view.
These spooky entities are the spirits of the dead, returned from beyond their graves for generally sinister purposes. There's generally about even odds whether a particular ghost will be helpful or malevolent towards the living, but some ghosts just want to be left alone entirely.
Cuckooland Ghost in the Machine by Zero-G is a sound library with one of its tracks, "Is That the Door?" being commonly used in horror games.
A game in which the "seeker" covers his/her eyes while the other players try to find a good hiding spot. It is then up to the seeker to find the hiding players.
The act of killing a child is considered taboo in most games. There are, however, some games that allow this breed of tomfoolery.
Murder is the act of ending the life of another living thing against its will without the sanction of a higher governmental authority, such as the casualties that result from acts of war. It is generally intentional, at least in a legal meaning, but not necessarily.
Many games such as Shin Megami Tensei, God of War, or Too Human base their story off of or utilize elements from the order of the cosmos as perceived by humans both ancient and modern.
A traditional Japanese vengeful ghost. Common appearance tropes include long, stringy black hair (which usually obscures the face) and a white dress or kimono.
A term referring to those obsessed with a specific field of interest, especially anime and manga.
Scary Children in scary games. Some speak, some don't but they all stare.
Many horror-themed games feature characters uttering despondent noises; this includes screaming, sobbing, and moaning.
Survival is a concept that signifies that the player's life is constantly in jeopardy.
Popularized by franchises such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, these games typically involve a strong implication of danger, vulnerable protagonists, and disturbing monsters.
A malevolent character whose goals are evil in nature. While villains are commonly featured as antagonists, not all antagonists are necessarily villains.
Wall Crawlers are upgraded 'Shadows' and basically mini bosses in the game Deadly Premonition. They cling to the walls and the ceiling in corridors, waiting for people to strangle.
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