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Loading Screens are specific screens that are displayed while a game is loading resources so that the player has something to distract them while the game loads. Loading Screens can be images, text or even mini-games - and sometimes a combination of all three.
Some games will give the player hints and tips on how to play while the game loads.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
Many games such as Shin Megami Tensei, God of War, or Too Human base their story off of or utilize elements from the order of the cosmos as perceived by humans both ancient and modern.
Oversized pests such as rats or bugs are often used as low level enemies in role playing games. They can be found in most any Western RPG, especially ones that use the Dungeons and Dragons rule set.
A nocturnal bird of prey capable of turning its head 135 degrees in either direction.
Various effects using "particles" (billboard/sprite planes or full models).
Pegasi are winged horses found in Greek Mythology.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
Quick Time Events show up in all sorts of games as an attempt to make cutscenes interactive. Press the buttons displayed on-screen before time runs out, or else.
A maneuver involving both horizontal movement and rotation about a horizontal axis. Many characters roll in a unique fashion, and certain vehicles are even capable of rolling
‘S-Rank’ is a term used in games, most commonly awarded at the end of stages with graded missions or side objectives.
Special locations in game that allow the player to manually save their progress.
Multipliers award players for playing well continuously. Racking up multipliers is crucial in any point based game in which they are featured.
Scorpions are an eight-legged arachnids with two large pincers and a venomous stinger on the tail, used to kill or subdue prey and defend against aggressors. Though their sting can be very painful to humans, few scorpion species can kill a healthy adult.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
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.
The skeleton is the framework of the human body.
An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head and return.
When someone takes someone else's soul or life essence. They may do it to get more health, power-ups, or just because they are just plain evil!
Souls are the spiritual essence of living things.
Splash damage is a term used in several types of games, most notably in first-person shooter and real-time strategy games, to refer to damage taken by players or objects in the area surrounding a point of weapon impact.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
The Titans were the first generation of deities in Ancient Greek mythology. They were a powerful race of divine beings, ruling during the Golden Age. Their reign was ended when their progeny, the Gods, overthrew them during a bloody battle for control of the heavens.
The Undead is an umbrella term describing creatures that do not exhibit the key fundamental attributes that are associated with life, such as respiration, and blood circulation. They are divided into two main categories: Ethereal and Corporeal, depending on whether or not they have a body.
Realistically rendered water can really immerse you in a game. Just don't try to dive into your TV!
Wraith are apparitions clad in dark robes. They are often in possession of scythes, making them somewhat akin to Reapers. Some have magical abilities.
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