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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.
Vertical scrolling is when the screen scrolls along the y-axis. In a vertical scrolling game the player usually starts from the bottom of the screen and moves up. They are also almost always presented in a top-down perspective.
A subscription service from Microsoft on Xbox platforms and Windows 10. Described as "Netflix for video games", users pay a monthly fee to gain access to a range of titles or buy to own them at a discount price.
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.
Levels that progress forward by themselves at a fixed rate.
Attributes are a numerical representation of a character's abilities who have their roots in RPGs. Today, attributes have spilled over to a wide range of game genres.
Dancing is the movement of a body, usually rhythmic and to some kind of music. A lot of times, it happens between two people and may be romantic.
By definition, a pirate is a (mostly naval) robber without commission from a sovereign nation. While maritime robbery has been around since ancient times, Piracy had its highpoint during the 17th century. They are easily identified by the "Jolly Roger", which is the traditional name of the famous skull flag.
Fairies appear in many games, usually as a race that will assist players with magic. Fairies are almost exclusively female.
When the player character (re)visits a certain area or location that was also present in a previous game, or visited later on in the same game, with some alterations.
Characters who at some point possess the ability to shrink in size.
Rain can heavily increase the atmosphere of a video game. Some games use it to add detail to an environment, while other games use it to make it difficult to see.
A humanoid construct given life through magic. The materials used to create a golem vary greatly.
A game in which the object is for each team to retrieve the opponent's flag and return it to their own base. Typically used in multiplayer first-person shooter games.
Games with language selection allow the player to choose which language is displayed or spoken in the game.
The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points by completing a variety of tasks such as quests or by "farming" such as killing other characters for their experience points.
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.
A gameplay mechanic allowing players to store their items and freely carry them around.
Golf is a sport in which golf balls are hit with golf clubs in holes on a course. The fewest swings wins.
A subscription service from EA for the Xbox One. Users pay a monthly fee to gain access to a range of titles published by EA along with additional incentives.
A mode that allows a game to be replayed after a first completion, carrying over items, experience, weapons, and other elements from the first playthrough.
A viewable map that displays the entire game world. The map also usually shows the player's location in the world.
The recording of data related to player performance or progress in a game. This feature is commonly found in RPGs or competitive multiplayer games. It does not include statistics in sports games, unless related to player performance.
Bet a little or bet the house. How much you win depends on how much you wager.
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.
A concept in games with multiple characters, a screen with pictures of all playable characters with the possibility of stat listings.
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.
Games that contain levels/missions/chapters where the player starts off in immediate danger.
A mouse is a small rodent with a tail and whiskers.
When a game's title succinctly describes or indicates how the game is played, or a specific game mode.
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