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An albino is an animal that was born with a random genetic disorder which causes them to have no pigment in their skin, hair or eyes. Human albinos typically have pale blue eyes, pale white skin and white/light blond hair (due to a lack of melanin).
A dark power that is usually the cause for the world's strife. The curse can only be broken after the protagonist (or band of protagonists) defeats several dangerous trials.
Neglectful and/or abusive parents and parental figures.
Bats are small, very social flying mammals. They may frequent caves or haunted houses.
Whether it's from a soon-to-heroically-die priest or a religion-crazed cultist, a good Bible quote can make any dramatic moment a bit more eschatological.
When one creature takes the blood of another creature, usually against their will. An excellent example is a vampire.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
Not all bosses can handle the player by themselves. Many use waves of lesser enemies to fight for them while they rest, and some even let these minions do all the work.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
Cloaking is to become invisible or become close to invisible depending on strength of the ability or item.
A concept that has been popularized since the days of the European colonial empires. The main bad guy is seemingly old, white, although not always human.
Fidelis Forma translates to "True Form." It represents a situation where a character reveals a power or nature they had previously hidden away.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
It's not just for airplanes anymore: Game mascots and MMO players alike have taken to the skies. Players can use flight to quickly navigate large levels, find hidden items, or take opponents down.
Games based on literature. This does not include licenses of another adaptation.
A night of ghost, ghouls, costumes, and candy. Some video games are based around this holiday, while others simply pay it respect with special levels or characters that embody the spirit of All Hallows' Eve.
Whether a character never ages or is invincible, immortality represents the inability to die. Sometimes this is a blessing, sometimes it is a curse. Either way it usually makes for an interesting game mechanic.
Video games developed in Japan but based on Western IPs.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a man.
When the President wants to go for a burger, you know that all your cake is a lie.
Misanthropy is the hatred and fear of human beings and humanity in general.
A NosCon (short for Nostalgic Continuity) is a game made with the purpose of appealing to people's nostalgia for the retro gameplay and style of a specific series.
Many games and stories involve a character usually the main protagonist having to kill their fathers. This device is used most frequently in RPGs
A boss that players fight multiple times throughout the game. They usually follow the player as they progress.
A character that appears in many games, often unrelated. For an example, Cid from the Final Fantasy series.
Though a somewhat less common archetype than black knights, red-armored knights still show up now and again in Fantasy works and elsewhere. Like Black Knights, they are often (though not always), portrayed as malevolent.
Set of actions, that are part of a religion or traditions.
The idea of deriving a feeling of pleasure through inflicting pain or suffering on another living being.
A style of action-adventure gameplay revolving around exploring a labyrinth with the necessity of locating new items and equipment to progress beyond otherwise impassable obstacles. The concept is named for its common usage in the Metroid and Castlevania franchises. While the term most commonly refers to 2D games, it can also refer to 3D games.
Male characters who are depicted in an overtly sexual manner.
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