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A concept in games with multiple characters, a screen with pictures of all playable characters with the possibility of stat listings.
A double K.O. is a rare event when in an 1-on-1 fighting game both fighters reduce each others health to zero simultaneously. The methods used to score a Double K.O. as a round win or loss varies from game to game.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
While the original Japanese Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku literally translates to "Tornado Whirlwind Foot"; Hurricane Kick is the commonly accepted name for this Street Fighter move.
Martial arts are a popular set of skills that many video game characters possess. Martial arts are the cornerstone of any fighting game, and have influenced many platforming and adventure games.
'M.S.F.' is a term used in Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike in ranking a players performance at the end of a match. It stands for 'Master Street Fighter' and is the most prestigious of all grades received throughout the franchise.
Frequently featured as a class in many RPGs, the monk often fights unarmed and unarmored.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Used in fighting games, projectiles are objects that a fighter can launch at another fighter to attack from a distance. While they can be used to simply inflict damage, projectiles are often used to maneuver opponents into disadvantageous positions.
A hairstyle, sans hair.
Featured mainly in fighting games, special attacks usually require more than just pressing a button to activate. They are usually unique or at least varied between characters.
A two-dimensional image or animation overlaid into a scene. The foundation of early 2D games, making up everything from props to the player-controlled character.
Commonly found in fighting games, a super meter increases when either a character takes or gives damage (depending on the game). There are many variations on the super meter, depending on the franchise or game.
Strength beyond normal human bounds, i.e. lifting cars, bending metals, shattering a street with one's fist.
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