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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Feb 27, 2007
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.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
Usually refers to the end of the world.
The protagonist arrives by a helicopter, a plane, or similar; the vehicle is subsequently shot down, stranding the protagonist on unknown soil. This can occur either at the beginning of a game or to start off a level.
Neglectful and/or abusive parents and parental figures.
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.
While modern chemistry defines 118 atomic elements, video games more often deal with classical elements as described in ancient philosophy, mainly fire, water, earth, and air. In many games, each element is stronger against certain elements, but weaker against others.
Games involving any form of vehicular crash landing or emergency landing.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
Given that Hell totally sucks, it's not surprising that Demons are semi-constantly trying to get from there to Earth.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
An environmental hazard that can be exploited to inflict massive areal damage, exploding barrels are one of the most ubiquitous objects to be found in games. The most common methods of ignition include shooting and throwing. Exploding barrels are usually distinguished from the non-exploding kind by a conspicuous red tint.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
FreeLC is free downloadable content. It is a sub-category of DLC which encompasses only free downloadable content.
An interesting revelation. While some games will only accept a START button press, many other games aren't as strict.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
They crash when they're supposed to drop you off, they get assailed by RPGs when they come to pick you up. Sometimes, they're eaten by huge monsters. Why do video games hate helicopters so much?
1) Blood magick. 2) Divination by means of blood or blood sacrifice.
Parasitic lifeforms, often extraterrestrial, that live on or inside other beings. When the time is ready, they burst or leap out from their hosts. Which is usually not beneficial to the host.
A plot device where innocent characters are killed. Sometimes players forced to watch it happen and can do nothing to prevent it.
The ability to control the direction and/or behavior of lightning; this may also be connected with the ability to generate lightning. Many games involve characters with lightning element attacks. These are unique because of their potency with water.
Characters or species of living eyes, often giant.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
The meter which is used to gauge how much power there is left to use magic abilities.
Small payments made with actual money which result in an in-game bonus, such as an extra item, character, etc...
While most games feature achievements with gamerscore values in multiples of five, not all games do so.
Whether they're getting in the way while you're walking or driving, you always feel the need to trample them.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
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