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Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
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.
Species of large yellow birds used as transportation in the Final Fantasy series. Chocobos have also starred in their own games.
An attack that does more damage than usual, usually affected by random chance and some sort of modifier.
An Easter Egg is an intentionally hidden cheat or hidden content in a video game, also known as a "secret".
The Greek alphabet is one of the oldest proper alphabets, having been in use since the 9th century B.C.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
A meter measured much like HP that depletes when you use magic, and depending on the game, regenerates over time or can only be regenerated through rest or potions. Mana is usually displayed as a blue bar beneath it's red counterpart, the HP bar.
An optional boss is a boss whose defeat is not essential to the plot and can be avoided. In some cases, they are stronger than the game's final boss.
A boss that players fight multiple times throughout the game. They usually follow the player as they progress.
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.
Shinra is a ruthless mega-corporation who harvest Mako, the life force of the planet Gaia, and transforms it into electricity to power the city of Midgar and its surrounding area. Famous for the Jenova Project which resulted in the creation of Sephiroth.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
A condition which affects a character's effectiveness, either positively or negatively. Common examples include Poison or Haste.
Summoning involves bringing a distant ally into battle to either perform a single, devastating attack or to fight on the behalf of the summoner.
Extremely rare within the worlds they populate, WEAPONs are extremely powerful creatures found within the various realms of the Final Fantasy series. Usually an optional superboss, WEAPONs have also been part of the main story, such is the case with Final Fantasy VII.
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