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The hindrance of an operation and destruction of property.
Games that have an open gameplay structure that allow players to interact with the world as they choose.
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.
A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
Whenever a character is seen in promotional art, or in a cut scene, chances are, they'll be using this.
Some games have silhouettes in their title/logo. Usually, they are placed to simulate a gap or space within or between individual characters.
Players must repeat a series of inputs, dictated by the game, in order to progress. It is very similar in nature to Simon Says, or more accurately, the electronic game, Simon.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
Skydiving is a recreational activity consisting of jumping out of a plane while it is flying, and then free-falling until reaching a certain altitude. At this point, one releases their parachute and then floats gently to the ground.
Games that for some reason or another, include a slip cover. Usually Collectors Editions or first run games.
A cloud of fine particles.
Eliminating a target with a long-range rifle.
The speed blur effect is typically used in racing games. It consists of the edges of the screen, or any object in the world blurring as the player moves quickly.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Valve's counterpart to Microsoft's popular achievement system.
Steam Cloud is a built in feature in some Steam games, it synchronizes game saves, settings and other data to the internet for access from any computer that has Steam installed.
NPCs that populate strip club locations in games and often perform exotic dancing routines.
A Stunt Position is used as a neutral base where other, more involved moves (like commandeering a vehicle) can be performed.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
A graphical effect that shows a massive amount of world or is used to give a sense of grand scale.
Propelling oneself with kinetic usage of limbs while submerged in liquid (or otherwise fluid material).
The act of traversing space while attached to a piece game geometry. Sometimes via a rope, or other grapple like object.
A character model standing straight up, arms stretched out (IE the character looks like the letter T). Usually the result of an animation error.
Many games that feature a theft mechanic also include a some form of risk or punishment. Other games just let players steal things as if it's a perfectly normal thing to do.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
Throwing weapons include knives, shurikens, axes, darts or even explosives such as grenades and molotov cocktails.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
Traffic consists a bunch of cars, pedestrians and other vehicles using a common transport route.
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