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Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Jan 06, 2005
Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Agumon is a Reptile Digimon, similar in look to a dinosaur. It is arguably the most recognisable Digimon.
Also called Diablo-esque or Dungeon Crawler ARPGs, this sub-genre was very popular in the 2000s and 2010s and spawned many successful franchises. Usually played from an isometric perspective focused on dungeon exploration, killing hordes of enemies, complex loot systems and creating different character builds.
Digimon are the digital monsters that populate the Digital World. They can be captured, trained, and digivolved into stronger forms.
Digivolution is the process in which a Digimon evolves into a more powerful species of Digimon.
Carefully exploring a large, labyrinthine area full of enemies (i.e., a dungeon) in the hopes of finding treasure, leveling up, or completing a specific task. Having their roots in tabletop games, video game dungeon crawls are found almost exclusively in RPGs.
The 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 18-20.
A game based on an anime.
Goblimon is a Rookie level Evil Digimon, they attack in groups and can flee if they feel themselves at a disadvantage.
When players are encouraged to collect all of a large number of characters, creatures or items in a game. Progress is often represented by some sort of bestiary or compendium that is filled out with new entries.
Guilmon is a Rookie Reptile Digimon. Although it is a Rookie it is considered a "Combat Species" meaning it has tremendous hidden power. In Digimon Tamers, he is Takato Matsuda's partner. He is voiced by well known voice actor Steve Blum in the english-dubbed version of the show.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
A Mega dragon Digimon, the natural evolution of Paildramon.
Imperialdramon's upright fighter incarnation.
A Champion/Adult level lion Digimon. Known in the animated series for their tendency for dying in every incarnation.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
An ultimate level Digimon.
A champion level minotaur Digimon.
A powerful punch, frequently capable of knocking the recipient off into the distance. Named after Naru Naruseqawa (Love Hina), who frequently uses it on Keitaro. It is also known as the "Megaton Punch", as seen in Disgaea and Pokémon.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
A Champion/Adult slug Digimon that fights with poop.
An ogre-like champion level Digimon and the rival of Leomon.
Otamamon is a Amphibian Digimon. It is a Rookie level Digimon and it's name is based upon the Japanese word for tadpole.
One of Patamon's mega Digivolutions.
A turd Digimon.
Video games that, for better or for worse, are based on an existing non-video game franchise. Usually drawn from movies, tie-in games have also been made about TV shows, novels, and even one-hit wonder pop bands.
A transformation is a different stage or form for something. Usually an upgrade.
A tyrannosaurus Digimon. Champion/Adult level.
A dragon Rookie/Child level Digimon.
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