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Game » consists of 6 releases. Released Jan 01, 1988
Special codes or button combinations used to gain powers or advantages in a game. Generally hidden.
Chiptunes are musical compositions that are synthesized by a computer or console sound chip.
Jumping straight into the story without pressing a "new game" button or even seeing a main menu.
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
A gameplay mechanic allowing players to store their items and freely carry them around.
A parallel projection technique used in 2D sprite-based games to fake the appearance of 3D depth.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
Jumping puzzles are generally implemented in fast-paced action games as a way to slow down the progress of the player. Failure often results in certain death.
Martial arts are a popular set of skills that many video game characters possess. Martial arts are the cornerstone of any fighting game, and have influenced many platforming and adventure games.
A method of splitting a game into multiple parts to get around memory constraints, particularly on tape based formats such as the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64.
Legendary, stealthy assassins from Japan's feudal era, who are well-trained in the art of the sword, and who may or may not have access to magical powers.
The concept of a character leaping forwards or backwards in time.
The Virtual Console is a platform service that first appeared on Nintendo's Wii and later on the 3DS and Wii U. Games from past consoles are emulated to run on the new hardware with the added benefits of system-level save states and other features.
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