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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
The spiritual successor to the Infinity Engine. This 3D engine made its appearance in the Neverwinter Nights series, and provided a toolset along with multiplayer where players could be Dungeon Masters and make their own stories and play them out with friends.
Automated Grenade Throw refers to games that have specific controls for tossing a grenade, as opposed to being forced to switch out your current weapon with a grenade before throwing.
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.
Bats, hammers, wrenches, maces, staves, or even brass knuckles. These are weapons intended for blunt trauma rather than cutting or slicing.
A boxer is someone who participates in the sport of boxing.
To strike someone with the butt, or stock, of a rifle. The act of using a non-handgun firearm as a blunt weapon.
The "BXR" move was founded in halo 2. It involved hitting B-X and R with a battle rifle in quick succession. First hitting B allowed you to "Buck" or "Melee" the player and thus depleting their shield. Then hitting X brought the Battle Rifle down slightly to reload. Which allowed for a quicker shot when interrupted with R. This move became iconic with the Ogre twins from the Major League of Gaming.
Jacking is the act of taking control of a vehicle that is not under the player's rightful or original possession, and may or may not have been taken out of another player's or NPC's possession.
A scuffle typically between two women that involves actions such as nail scratching, pulling hair, and slapping.
CQC and CQB are close range combat techniques.
A character in a game who uses unorthodox moves, and who likes to play 'practical jokes' on opponents. This makes losing to him/her all the more humiliating.
Typically found in fighting games, combos are a series of strung-together moves.
An attack that does more damage than usual, usually affected by random chance and some sort of modifier.
A Protoss melee stealth warrior.
Removing a weapon or item from another person/creature so you can make use of it. Useful for stealth based games.
A melee skill that allows for attacking twice in one turn with the same weapon.
The Elvaan are strong melee fighters but weak in black magic.
The ability for players to manipulate objects in the environment and use them as weapons. An example of this gameplay mechanic is Half-Life 2, in which players make use of a Gravity Gun to launch objects with deadly force.
Fencing is a fighting method in which one uses a thin sword, such as a Sabre, a Épée, or a Foil to perform quick striking motions. Can be used in battle or in sport.
Using physical force to damage an opponent, with or without an equipped weapon from a first person perspective.
First-Person is a vantage point that attempts to simulate looking through a game character's eyes. It is most commonly found in first-person shooters, racing games, and visual novels, and to a lesser extent in other genres, such as RPGs, 3D platformers, and adventure games.
Also known as the "Mighty Foot", this first-person kick provides a valuable service to the player. Allows players to attack enemies or destroy items in the environment.
The Federal Security Service is the singular security force of Russia.
Gladiators may or may not be forced to fight. They are usually depicted as being from ancient Rome.
A term that can be used to refer to RPGs that focus more on the action, or brawler action games which focus on hack & slash gameplay.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
Haste is a spell or effect from a worn item that increases ones reaction speed.
A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into the opponent.
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