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Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Oct 25, 2019
Running at 60 FPS is standard for arcade & PC games, but hardware restrictions of consoles often force developers to aim for lower framerates in order to preserve visual detail or allow greater scale. 3D console games hitting 60 FPS are thus uncommon, though the trend of re-releasing games on newer hardware has technically resulted in more 3D console games hitting 60 FPS.
An AI companion is a computer-controlled ally who follows and aids you through your adventures or who requires your protection. The AI companion's survival is often essential to game and story progression.
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.
A character in a game who has acted professionally, in movies, TV, or the stage.
A compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful.
Grabbing the attention of a nearby enemy NPC. Usually leads to them attacking.
Games often use iron sights to define precision shooting with non-scoped weapons.
Attributes are a numerical representation of a character's abilities who have their roots in RPGs. Today, attributes have spilled over to a wide range of game genres.
One of the corporations in The Outer Worlds.
An atmospheric phenomenon that causes a fantastic natural light display.
The game automatically saves for you when you reach certain points. Implemented in order to reduce frustration for forgetful savers.
Neglectful and/or abusive parents and parental figures.
Many males, and some females, experience pattern baldness, a gradual loss of hair.
A rogue character who doesn't obey the law, bandits are known to steal from people for their own selfish gain.
Short one-line audio clips spoken by the NPCs that populate the game world. Can be random or in reaction to the player or events.
Hiding items, rooms, and all kinds of things behind waterfalls is one of the oldest concepts in the history of games.
Because you'd never expect a banana to be an undercover cluster grenade.
The ability to stop or reduce the damage from an oncoming attack.
Necessary to sustain life in organic creatures, the crimson fluid known as blood tends to make appearances when the body's structure is compromised in some way, a very, very common occurrence in videogames.
Bats, hammers, wrenches, maces, staves, or even brass knuckles. These are weapons intended for blunt trauma rather than cutting or slicing.
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.
On some box art, the main character is facing away.
Games that let you choose the path you take through the story-line.
Bullet time is a gameplay mechanic that allows players to slow down time. Depending on the game itself, the player often slows down along with the world around them, however occasionally the player can simply move at normal speed while the game world continues to slow.
Cannibalism occurs when a creature eats the flesh of a member of its own species. Cannibalism is frowned upon in organized societies, and has made several appearances in video games as listed below.
Capitalism is an economic system that supports private property and financial gain.
A professional cook. Chefs are often overworked and very sensitive about their cuisine.
A chicken is a small, domesticated flightless bird that can be white, yellow, brown or black. A female is a hen, a male a rooster, and a baby a chick.
A visual effect where color channels are deliberately misaligned.
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