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Animals raining from the sky; either a biblical plague or just really strange weather.
Brides are units in Brütal Legend, belonging to the Drowning Doom faction. They are visible from a distance due to the localized storms that hover above them.
Third generation Pokémon able to change its form depending on the weather effects in battle.
The depressing death metal clan in the Brütal Legend universe.
Literally meaning "black film," film noir is a term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas. This unique style of storytelling and cinematography is often incorporated into video games.
Various effects using "particles" (billboard/sprite planes or full models).
A multicolored spectrum of light shaped in an arc.
It's never a good sign when blood begins falling from the sky like rain.
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.
Often found in either very violent games, or games taking place in or around water, Screen Splatter is a visual representation of blood, water, strawberry jam, or other liquids temporarily obscuring the player's field of vision.
Crunchy frozen water fallen from the sky. Many games feature a snow world, a snow level, or otherwise-connected regions of wintery landscapes.
Water that may elevate or lower over time or because of player actions.
A visual obstruction is an extra layer added to the player's viewpoint. Most common in first person games to add to the notion that you are looking through a character's eyes. Obstructions include blood, water and ice crystals.
Realistically rendered water can really immerse you in a game. Just don't try to dive into your TV!
Variable and dynamic simulation of weather conditions can be used to add variety, atmosphere (a rainy day in an RPG) and/or challenge (rain on the racetrack in a driving game) to a game.
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