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Games where players are given material to read; this includes books, newspapers, and emails.
Reloading is the action of replacing the ammunition magazine inside a gun. It adds a touch of realism to most modern shooters, and a certain amount of tension when a player is forced to reload while under fire.
Games that were once available on gog.com, but have since been removed. Some may return to sale, such as with Fallout, Fallout 2, and the Gothic series.
Games that used to be available on Steam, but have since been removed.
Characters who speak with a Russian accent.
Sometimes, things are just meant to happen the way they do. Usually triggered by a timer, or by the player crossing a checkpoint.
A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
Games whose titles consist of a single word.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
A function or button that allows players to skip a difficult section of a game entirely.
Whether it's to restore your health, save your game, just for the hell of it, or all of the above, sleeping in games has numerous uses.
A cloud of fine particles.
Crunchy frozen water fallen from the sky. Many games feature a snow world, a snow level, or otherwise-connected regions of wintery landscapes.
The ability to see the world in a different way. Reveals paths, secrets, enemies, among other things.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
This bar keeps track of your Stamina. If it's depleted, you need to take a rest.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
Survival is a concept that signifies that the player's life is constantly in jeopardy.
Popularized by franchises such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, these games typically involve a strong implication of danger, vulnerable protagonists, and disturbing monsters.
It's the designer's go-to guy. If they want to steer a player in a given direction they'll lock an in game door and force the player to find a way to either unlock it or find an alternate route.
The act of changing an event in the past that significantly alters further events leading up to the present. This is a major element of many stories involving time travel.
The concept of a character leaping forwards or backwards in time.
A transformation is a different stage or form for something. Usually an upgrade.
A video game concept in which plainly valuable items, weapons, and even hard currency are routinely found in trash cans and roadside dumpsters.
In order to circumvent various obstacles, some protagonists must travel through ventilation systems.
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.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
When a protagonist chooses to walk as a default instead of jogging or running. The character will opt to walk even with a full tilt of the control stick.
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