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Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
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.
In some games, usually RPGs, they have a boss of the game to be a angel or appearance of an angelic-like being.
One of the age-old narrative structures in literature, in which a young protagonist faces conflict that transforms him or her into a mature adult. This is an especially common device in RPGs.
A group of angel-like beings said to keep watch over the world in Tales of Symphonia. It is later revealed that they are not what they seem, nor are they too fond of humans.
The Desians are an evil organization in Tales of Symphonia, comprised of half-elves who enslave humans at facilities called Human Ranches.
Dwarves are a short, stout race that appear in any number of fantasy games and stories. They are almost always depicted as short with bushy beards similar to vikings. They can also be identified by their love for ale and gold. Other common trends for Fantasy Dwarves include being proud warriors, favoring axes as their weapon of choice, and being gruff sticklers for tradition and honor.
Elves are a race found in a lot of games based on a fantasy setting. They are recognizable by their elongated ears and often live much longer than humans. Some are even immortal. There are many variations of Elves.
Women in Refrigerators (or "Fridging" for short) is an unfortunately popular plot device in storytelling where female characters are killed off or brutally harmed for the sole purpose of having an impact on a male character. The term was coined by comic book writer Gail Simone.
When the main character starts out as a weak, hopeless, tiny lad and the player makes him the most powerful person in the game.
Gnomes are a race of mythological creatures, which are usually much smaller versions of humans.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
A Half Elf is the offspring of a human and an elf. In many cases, they are discriminated against by both humans and elves, which guides them to a nomadic life as bards, druids, or rangers.
Half-orcs are a race that is half human, half orc.
Halflings, also known as hobbits, average about three and a half feet tall. They have an innate affinity to nature and possess both the agility and dexterity to make great rogues. Halflings are generally good people, but also have a mischievous side that my infuriate others.
HD collections are multiple games in a franchise that have been remastered to comform to HD standards and then put on a single disc.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
A heavily armored soldier in the service of a lord or cause. Typically a champion of good and a defender of the innocent.
Games with language selection allow the player to choose which language is displayed or spoken in the game.
A weapon that has been forged and/or imbued with mystical energy, magic, or some other supernatural force. It is often required to solve a specific puzzle, or vanquish an impossible foe.
A mode that allows a game to be replayed after a first completion, carrying over items, experience, weapons, and other elements from the first playthrough.
Optional conversation-based cutscenes that are unrelated to the main narrative. These conversations are often humorous or provide insight into the game's setting.
A system in which the player is allowed to control multiple characters. Most commonly seen in role playing games. Can also be used to describe party systems in the MMORPG genre, which brings a group of players together to accomplish various tasks.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
When the character the player is controlling dies as part of the game's plotline.
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
Revenge is an act of violence, financial ruin, or emotional torment that one person or group carries out against another, in response to some perceived wrongdoing.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
Those that attend a school seeking knowledge. In many video games (especially RPGs) students, most commonly high school students, are the protagonist of the game.
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