Legend of Mana

Typically used in fighting games, projectiles are objects that a fighter can 'throw' at another fighter while staying in place.

A double jump is the ability to jump while already in mid-air to get some extra lift. It totally violates the fundamental laws of physics, but we try not to think about that.

A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.

Sprites are 2D images used in video games. Most games used sprites as a means to display images until the advent of polygonal 3D gaming.

The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the physical laws. Can take form as an act performed by a person (magician,conjurer, wizard, ...) as a property of an item (artifact, wand, focus, ...) or as latent characteristic of a world.

Sometimes that trusty old rifle just can't cut it anymore but you can't bare the thought of tossing it out. When that happens it's time to upgrade!

Collecting objects in a game such as weapons, armor, items, and currency. Loot is often associated with MMOs and games with RPG elements.

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.

Map Makers or Editors are built-in tools that allow the average gamer to tweak or fully customize a map of their own, with no mod or programming skills required.

A concept in games most often seen in RPGs and FPS games. Many RPGs have certain attacks that while doing low damage, poison the enemy causing them to take damage over time. FPS games sometimes have similar uses of poisons such as rooms filled with poison gas damaging you as you walk around in them.

An indication of the amount of damage a character can sustain in game. The loss of all hit points results in the players death, or penalty.

The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points.

From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.

A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.

This feature typically found in RPGs lets you capture enemies and then use them in your own party.

Games that have an Original Soundtrack album.

A condition which affects a character's effectiveness, either positively or negatively. Common examples include Poison or Haste.

An overworld is a simplified view of the game world, which lets the player move to different locations or levels. This is a system most commonly found in (older) RPG's.

Loading Screens are specific screens that are displayed while a game is loading resources so that the player has something to distract them while the game loads. Loading Screens can be images, text or even mini-games - and sometimes a combination of all three.

For games that show a number representing how much damage you've done when attacking an enemy.