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Game » consists of 2 releases. Released Dec 03, 1993
Being able to fire bullets in quick succession. In earlier video games, often acquired as a power-up.
Games that were once available on gog.com, but have since been removed. Some may return to sale, such as with Fallout, Fallout 2, and the Gothic series.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
Special locations in game that allow the player to manually save their progress.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
When a character in a video game is invincible to everything except a certain weapon, item, or spell.
A sequel (also called a follow-up) is a game that carries forward the gameplay concepts, and often the story, of a previous game to which it is officially linked.
A popular concept from the 1990's that let players get more of a taste for a game than a mere demo.
Side-scrolling games present the world as viewed perpendicular to the direction the characters are facing on screen. With a heavy focus on lateral movement, objectives are often met by moving from one end of a stage to the other.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
A blob consisting of some icky substance, the slime monster is one of the most used RPG monster clichés besides rats.
Crunchy frozen water fallen from the sky. Many games feature a snow world, a snow level, or otherwise-connected regions of wintery landscapes.
Many horror-themed games feature characters uttering despondent noises; this includes screaming, sobbing, and moaning.
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.
The first weapon that is acquired in a game. It's usually a handgun or melee weapon, is unbreakabe and carries unlimited ammunition. It's also the perfect "emergency weapon".
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.
A television news program, often used to give a wider perspective on the events of the game.
Whether by item or otherwise, temporary invincibility provides the user a brief moment where they are impervious to attack.
Games that conclude with a screen displaying "The End" or a variation thereof, such as "Fin."
What lies ahead, and is distant from the present.
It's the designer's go-to guy. If they want to steer a player in a given direction they'll lock an in game door and force the player to find a way to either unlock it or find an alternate route.
Games whose main character is so egotistical that the whole game just HAS to be named after them.
Turkeys are large North American birds known for their wattle and tail feathers. They aren't thought of as intelligent and are often become the guest of honor at Thanksgiving : see Turkey (object)
Weapons can often be upgraded with new attachments, augmentations, or magical enchantments. These upgrades result in the original item being more powerful than originally intended.
Games with vehicles that can be controlled. This applies to games that AREN'T focused on just driving, but just happen to have a vehicle segment or the ability to pilot one.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
A viewable map that displays the entire game world. The map also usually shows the player's location in the world.
Zoom Platform, or the Zoom Web Store, is a digital distribution service selling DRM free classic games, updated to work on modern computers. The store was launched on September 9, 2014.
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