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Game » consists of 15 releases. Released 1985
Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
8-bit can be a reference to actual computing power, or it can be a retro look for videogames that want to recall a bygone era.
Winged, usually flying creatures, many of which enjoy perching on branches and defecating on unfortunate victims below.
Collectibles are items such as coins, rings, gems, packages etc. that can be gathered, usually for some kind of reward, or sometimes to simply beat a level. Often (almost too often) the source of earning achievements and trophies on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
An elephant is the largest land mammal who has big ears, a trunk for a nose, a tail, and tusks. Supposedly they have good memories, hidden graveyards, a love of peanuts, and a great fear of mice.
Flip screen (or flick-screen) describes a way of dividing the game world into fixed screens, displayed one at a time. It's commonly found in 2D platformers, especially prior to the 16-bit era.
Some games allow people to swim. Many, however, have water that hurts or kills the player when entered.
A heavily armored soldier in the service of a lord or cause. Typically a champion of good and a defender of the innocent.
Ever since Pac-Man, games have had us navigating mazes.
Games that earned the "PCG Hit!"-Award. Personal Computer Games was a multi-platform computer games magazine that was published from 1985 to 1987.
Rabbits, or bunnies, are smallish mammals with long ears and a cottony tail.
Rhinoceros, or rhinos,are large, four legged, thick skinned, horned mammals of Africa. Thought to be head strong and tough.
The Daleks are a race of mutant aliens from the planet Skaro, who travel in armoured metallic shell. They are the most iconic creatures in the popular British Sci-Fi show, Doctor Who, and have featured as the main antagonist in several Doctor Who games.
Games whose main character is so egotistical that the whole game just HAS to be named after them.
Vikings were the seafaring people in Scandinavia between 800 - 1050.
The ability to walk on water. Sometimes depending on a character's speed (IE slowing down will result in them sinking).
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