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The Bangsian Fantasy is a fantasy trope where famous historical or literary individuals interact within the after-life. It was named after John Kendrick Bangs who often wrote in said manner.
Dream sequences are a narrative and gameplay mechanic that present the thoughts or events that occur in dreams.
Life altering and potentially dangerous, drugs come in a large variety of forms. In most games, drugs can have significantly different physical and social effects on video game characters.
Some ghosts exist solely as storytelling devices; such as providing the protagonist with in-game flashbacks or giving clues about what to do.
A movement that was popularized in the 1960s; it is typically associated with psychedelic colors, heavy drug use, and spreading the message of peace and freedom.
Illusion magic excels in trickery and deception.
A status of decreased cognition caused by a substance such as alcohol.
Insanity is a condition whereby the sufferer is of unsound mind. Depending on the condition of the individual, he or she may be prone to fits of uncontrollable violent behavior, hallucinations, or other symptoms.
Therapy is treatment for people with either psychological or psychiatric problems who seek help.
Indicating an alternate reality, or "spooky time" in the case of a horror game, by letting in-game clocks run backwards.
The user creates a copy or multiple physical copies of themselves to fight and gain information on an opponent.
Popularized by franchises such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, these games typically involve a strong implication of danger, vulnerable protagonists, and disturbing monsters.
Anguish of body or mind. Can be used by authority figures to extract sensitive information that would not be given under normal circumstances.
The Vietnam War was a military conflict, fought in Indochina between 1955 and 1975. It led to the reunification of North Vietnam and South Vietnam into the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in July 1976.
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