Concepts

52 Concepts: Grid; Compact

Zha'til

A historical race in the Mass Effect series.

Appears in 1 games

First appeared in Mass Effect 3
Zeraphi

Hailing from the desert city of Zeryphesh, the enigmatic but peaceful Zeraphi are one of the many races of the Torchlight universe.

Appears in 1 games

First appeared in Torchlight II
Zoomer

Zoomers are basic enemies from the Metroid series. They move in a set pattern, and are capable of climbing walls and ceilings.

Appears in 5 games

First appeared in Super Metroid
Zwerg Scandroid

The Zwerg Scandroid is a monster in Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2.

Appears in 2 games

First appeared in Final Fantasy XIII
Zoroastrianism

Monotheistic religion of ancient Persia, founded by the prophet Zarathustra, also known as Zoroaster. Its basic tenet is a system of ethical dualism between the god of Truth, Ahura Mazda, and the demon of Falsehood, Ahriman.

Appears in 3 games

First appeared in Shin Megami Tensei if...
Zweilous

A generation V pokémon that was first introduced in Black/White.

Appears in 7 games

First appeared in Pokémon Black/White
Zubbas

The Zubbas are a group of black and yellow hornets.

Appears in 0 games
Zebstrika

A Pokemon introduced in Generation V. The Thunder and Lightning Pokemon.

Appears in 10 games

First appeared in Pokémon Black/White
Zoom

Pressing a button to zoom-in. For example: in a flight combat game or a shooter without iron sights.

Appears in 187 games

First appeared in Thunder Blade
Zoq-Fot-Pik

The Zoq, Fot, and Pik are three separate alien races that evolved simultaneously. They share a symbiotic relationship.

Appears in 1 games

First appeared in Star Control II
Zombie Pigmen

Pigmen found in The Nether. They do not attack until provoked, and will drop Grilled Pork and Feathers when defeated.

Appears in 1 games

First appeared in Minecraft
Zebesian

Mantis-like creatures native to the planet Zebes in the Metroid universe. Normally feral, Mother Brain's telepathic control turned them into fearsome space pirates.

Appears in 4 games

First appeared in Super Metroid
Zerg Defiler

The Defiler is a relatively rare Zerg breed that secretes toxic substances to support Zerg forces.

Appears in 2 games

First appeared in StarCraft
Zero Gravity Combat

Battle becomes something new entirely when there's no up or down.

Appears in 11 games

First appeared in Gingahyōryū Vifam
Zombrex

Zombrex is an experimental drug in the Dead Rising series of games, first introduced in the Xbox Live Arcade title Dead Rising 2: Case Zero.

Appears in 3 games

First appeared in Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
Zekrom

One of the new Generation V Pokémon and the version mascot of Pokémon White.

Appears in 11 games

First appeared in Pokémon Black/White
Zombie Virus

Any virus that essentially turns people into the undead.

Appears in 18 games

First appeared in Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Zealot

An energy blade wielding warrior of the Protoss race in the StarCraft series.

Appears in 6 games

First appeared in StarCraft
Zergling

A small and weak but fast and relentless starting unit in the Zerg race from the StarCraft series. Very effective in packs.

Appears in 6 games

First appeared in StarCraft
Zooming to Platform Pathway

This game mechanic occurs when a character enters a room, and the camera zooms around showing one particular pathway that the character should take, ending with a shot of the final door, window or hole they should navigate to.

Appears in 19 games

First appeared in Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
Zipper Flippers

Featured on very few pinball games, Zipper Flippers were flippers that could be temporarily be "closed" so that there was no gap between them.

Appears in 1 games

First appeared in Dogies
Zoroark

Zoroark is a fox-like Pokémon, and the first 5th Generation Pokémon introduced, along side its pre-evolution, Zorua.

Appears in 10 games

First appeared in Pokémon Black/White
Zorua

A Pokémon found in Black/White. it evolves into Zoroark, and was the first revealed Pokémon of the 5th generation.

Appears in 11 games

First appeared in Pokémon Black/White
Zu

The Zu is an enormous birdlike creature of Middle Eastern mythology. It is also a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series.

Appears in 16 games

First appeared in Final Fantasy IV
Zombieman

A demonic zombie also known as Former Human found in the doom series.

Appears in 8 games

First appeared in Doom
Zooming Out to Orbit

A cinematic technique used in video game cut scenes to show something of amazing scale.

Appears in 18 games

First appeared in Mortal Kombat 3
Zones

A popular concept among MMO's, zones are how these massive games are divided up into manageable spaces.

Appears in 35 games

First appeared in EverQuest
Zumb'ul

Zumb'uls hail from planet Ras-ad-Nyk. Graduated in the 'East Clintwood' institute, they wield their twin plasma launchers with deadly efficiency.

Appears in 1 games

First appeared in Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
Zorg

Zorgs are mercenaries hailing from planet Belmeez IV. They have pledged their allegiance to Mental and attack with burst laser weaponry.

Appears in 1 games

First appeared in Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
Zangoose

"Cat Ferret" Pokemon of the third generation and eternal rival of Seviper. Its concept is based off the Mongoose, though.

Appears in 17 games

First appeared in Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
Zinger

One of the most common enemies from the Donkey Kong series, Zinger is a buzzing wasp who made its first appearance in Donkey Kong Country.

Appears in 10 games

First appeared in Donkey Kong Country
Zomboni

The Zomboni applies ice, steam and pressure to your plants.

Appears in 4 games

First appeared in Ice Hockey
Zigzagoon

A pokemon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it zigs and zags.

Appears in 23 games

First appeared in Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
Zombie Cyborg

A dead body reanimated through the use of mechanical or cybernetic additions.

Appears in 23 games

First appeared in Wolfenstein 3D
Zoni

A race of small pure energy aliens, who kidnap Clank (Orvus' son) and transport him to the Great Clock.

Appears in 5 games

First appeared in Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Zebra

Zebras are horse like animals that have black and white stripes, except for the Fruit Stripe Zebra, his are in color. Most are found in Afrika.

Appears in 20 games

First appeared in SimSafari
Zenny

Zenny, sometimes spelled Zeny or Zeni. It is often a form of currency in games produced by Capcom.

Appears in 39 games

First appeared in Black Tiger
Zodiac

The Western Zodiac is the 11 animals and 1 symbol (Libra) that is used to predict people's futures via astrology. Your Zodiac animal or sign depends on what time of the year you were born. There are also other Zodiac systems.

Appears in 5 games

First appeared in SwordQuest: EarthWorld
Zombie Protagonist

You know you've always wanted to. Play as the thing that drives gamers mad.

Appears in 8 games

First appeared in Metal Slug 3
Zapdos

Zapdos is an electric/flying-type legendary pokemon from the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Zapdos uses its electric powers to fry its opponents into oblivion.

Appears in 19 games

First appeared in Pokémon Red/Blue
Zealot

A zealot is a religious fanatic.

Appears in 28 games

First appeared in StarCraft
Zombine

The Zombine or Combine Zombie is the result of a headcrab attaching to a Combine Overwatch Soldier.

Appears in 4 games

First appeared in Half-Life 2: Episode One
Zombie Dogs

Dogs that are undead, or possibly infected by a virus in some cases. They have been a video game staple since Splatterhouse.

Appears in 45 games

First appeared in Splatterhouse
Zero Point Achievements

Achievements that are given to the player to show just how much they suck... usually.

Appears in 50 games

First appeared in Marathon 2: Durandal

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