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The most well-known recurring enemy type in the Bomberman series.
Game mechanics traditionally found in role-playing games that are incorporated into a non-RPG title.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
The Roundhouse is a kick taught in many martial-arts, though believed to have originally been conceived as part of a developed fighting system by monks for Shaolin Kung-fu. Notable real-life users include Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li.
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.
The ground pound is a move where a person in midair somehow makes themselves strike the ground with more force than if they had merely landed. Popularly known as the "butt stomp" due to Super Mario 64's variant, which appeared as though Mario was attacking foes with his rear end.
In real life, vehicles rarely explode unless an actual explosive device is involved. Like, it almost never happens. In video games, on the other hand, cars will blow up real good with almost no encouragement.
The usually self-appointed leader of a region with totalitarian control. Usually will come into power through violence and will stay in power until he dies or is killed.
A Cover System is a gameplay mechanic that specifically governs the player's ability to hide behind objects to avoid detection or enemy fire.
A shadowy organization founded by Major Zero after Operation Snake Eater. Their goal is having complete digital control over all mankind. Also known as the "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo."
Experienced soldiers that often feature as mentor characters.
Skeleton Warriors are comprised of the animated bones of the dead. Often brought to life to do the bidding of an evil master as mindless and indefatigable soldiers and guardsmen.
Games that are declared official games of something, usually stated on the box cover or directly in the title
Collectibles that are also living beings.
Not all games are made by dev teams with massive budgets. In fact, some games were made in Adobe Flash before becoming a commercial product.
Professional wrestlers have appeared in loads of games over the years.
Some games let players customize their character (or characters). Degree of customization may vary, with some games simply allowing to choose between different types of clothes, while others provide more detailed tinkering of features such as the distance between a character's eyes or hair color.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
The greatest stage in all of wrestling. It's where it all starts and where it all ends.
Females with the double X chromosome, contrary to the fighters of the XY variety.
Games that feature digital versions of pinball tables, whether they be original designs or replicas of existing tables.
Point and click is an interface featured in a specific kind of adventure game, where players click on objects and characters to interact with them.
Legendary, stealthy assassins from Japan's feudal era, who are well-trained in the art of the sword, and who may or may not have access to magical powers.
Poking fun at a specific existing work, whether a game, a movie, or something else, by imitating and exaggerating its characteristics. Some games use parody here and there, while others are entirely parodic.
A plumber is a maintenance professional who specializes in piping for water, drainage, and sewage systems.
Dragons were originally messengers from heaven, according to early Buddhist texts. In games, they can be among the most fearsome of adversaries, but there are some exceptions.
Third-party developers and publishers occasionally engage in the practice of releasing a title or piece of DLC on only one platform for any number of reasons. Sometimes these are permanent while others are only platform exclusive for a certain window of time.
A fictional language featured in the Maxis series of "Sim" games, predominately in "The Sims" franchise. Simlish is very similar to Gibberish.
Feline animals commonly kept as pets. There are many different breeds and varieties.
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