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A game that uses a mixture of 2D & 3D techniques. Commonly used to describe the use of either 3D graphics restricted to a 2D perceptive, or 2D graphics used to fake the appearance of a 3D perceptive.
Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
This is an ability that requires input from the user to be used.
Recurring monsters in the Final Fantasy series. They resemble large turtles with strong physical defense and strength.
A giant flying eye that is a very common enemy in Final Fantasy games. Its attacks usually cause a variety of status effects making this one of the most annoying enemies in the Final Fantasy series.
In game terms alchemy is typically an item creation system. Centuries ago it was the pursuit of changing normal metals into gold, unsuccessfully.
When someone is androgynous, they have a mix of masculine and feminine aspects, or they have the appearance of being in between male and female. A common aesthetic in Japanese media and games.
Antlions are predatory larvae that design "sand pit traps" in order to capture prey.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, commonly refers to the programmed behaviors of NPCs in a game, whether it's the fact that a soldier takes cover behind a wall in Gears of War, or that townspeople cheer upon your arrival to their village in Fable.
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.
An Auction House is a place where people can go to buy or sell items they have found or crafted.
Attacking an unaware opponent from behind; this often gives the attacker the first strike or some other combat advantage.
Backtracking is the act of navigating through previously explored areas, usually for the purpose of progressing in an objective-based adventure game. Players who are lost may also backtrack to reorient themselves.
Bangaa are a Race in the Final Fantasy Franchise, hailing from the world of Ivalice. They can be found in Final Fantasy XII and the Tactics games.
The Bangaa Bishop is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Bishop uses "Intercession" to cause Holy, Water, and Wind damage to his foes. He can also turn his enemies to Stone.
The Bangaa Cannoneer is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Cannoneer uses "Cannonry" with his hand cannon. He is actually most useful when shooting at his Clanmates with Ether Shell, instead of the enemy, which restores 60 MP.
The Bangaa Defender is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Defender uses "Warding" techniques, to raise both his Defense and Resistance to spells. Lastly, their Aura makes them extremely durable, with Auto-Life and Auto-Regen properties.
The Bangaa Dragoon is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Dragoon uses "Dragon Soul" to Jump high into the sky and strike down on an opponent, with mighty spear weapons. Dragonheart also allows for him bring himself back from KO status, once per battle.
The Bangaa Gladiator is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Gladiator uses "Sparring" techniques, with nothing but light and medium armors protecting him, to go all out on the offensive.
The Bangaa Master Monk is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Master Monk uses "Martial Arts" with the option of a Bo-staff, to really bring the hurt. He can also Cross-counter those who think they can launch a counter attack against him.
The Bangaa Templar is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Templar uses "Sacred Blade" skills to crush the bones of his enemies, slowing them down and even damaging their MP supply.
The Bangaa Trickster is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Trickster uses "Sleight of Hand" with his tricky desk of cards, to cause all kinds of status ailments to his opponent. He can then cause damage depending on how many ailments are stacked upon them.
The Bangaa Warrior is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Warrior uses "Arts of War" to Heal himself and Rend his enemies. He can wield two-handed Broadswords, with one hand and a shield, making him both more offensive and defensive than a Soldier.
The Bangaa White Monk is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The White Monk uses "Discipline" and fisticuff-type weapons. He can jump-in and do the duty of a White Mage, including healing his Clanmates with Chakra, if the need arises.
Basilisks are small serpentine creatures that can kill adventurers with a single glance or turn them into stone. It is classically referred to as the "king of all snakes" and its name literally means "little king".
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.
The Behemoth is a biblical creature that is described as an immensely huge and powerful being. In video games, Behemoths appear as dangerous adversaries, most notably in the Final Fantasy and Heroes of Might & Magic games.
A common character class / archetype in role-playing games and fantasy. They are often less chivalric than your average Knight-errant, generally being depicted as either archetypal villains (such as a Dark Lord), or troubled and ruthless anti-heroes.
In many RPGs, especially those made in Japan, magic is categorized as black or white. Black magic spells deal damage or inflict negative effects.
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