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Known as Chi in Chinese and Ki in Japanese, it is spiritual energy which cultivates itself through training and meditation. In experienced hands, it becomes a form of visible energy which can heal, destroy, or do many other tasks, determined by the amount of Ki and the user's overall ability to manipulate it.
The main martial arts style of the Fist of the North Star series.
One of the major martial arts styles featured in the Fist of the North Star series, it destroys enemies from without as opposed to from within.
The minimap is a small, simplified version of a larger map. This plays a vital role in many games, especially Real Time Strategy, where it is important to have an overview of the entire map.
An elephant is the largest land mammal who has big ears, a trunk for a nose, a tail, and tusks. Supposedly they have good memories, hidden graveyards, a love of peanuts, and a great fear of mice.
Horse-like wild animals that have black and white stripes.
A traditional Japanese board game also known as Japanese chess.
An ancient game of strategy, originating in China over 2500 years ago and remaining popular throughout East Asia to this day.
A group of musicians that perform together.
The concept of using two weapons at once, often for more damage at the cost of accuracy, the use of a shield, grenades, or other similar accessories.
A dog is an animal, of which there are estimated to be 400 million of in the world. Said to be man's best friend, they naturally appear in many video games.
The characters in the Worms series of games.
A term for a humanoid creature with animalistic features which can comprehend everything from slightly feral humans to savage monsters with trace amounts of anthropomorphism.
Games that feature more than one style of Game Over screen. Alternate Game Over screens are often used when the player loses in specific ways.
A man or woman working the world's oldest profession. He/she might provide you a cutscene, health, or be a background NPC for an urban setting.
The yakuza are Japanese organized crime syndicates. Members are often identified by their elaborate tattoos.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
Prostitution is the exchange of money, drugs, favours, or other incentives for the performance of sexual acts.
The act of dressing in clothing generally associated with the opposite sex, often employed in video games for comic effect or for sexual excitement.
Sexual behaviour that deviates from the norms of society.
In some games, health can be regenerated or bonus health acquired through romance of some kind, from flirting to kissing to sexual intercourse.
Limb Targeting is the ability to target specific limbs on the body with the object being either to disable the limb or kill the target faster. It may also be referred to as the "Limb System" or "Localized Damage".
A portion of a shooter or action game where players are forced into an on rail shooting sequence.
The act of granting freedom to prisoners or subjugated NPCs.
Terrain Deformation is the idea of allowing the geometry of the world to be changed in dynamic, non-scripted ways. For instance, in the game Sacrifice you can cast many spells (like Volcano) which alter the terrain's elevation permanently.
An AI companion is a computer-controlled ally who follows and aids you through your adventures or who requires your protection. The AI companion's survival is often essential to game and story progression.
Some people just have to have all the power.
Episodic games that were left incomplete due to the project being halted or cancelled before the final episode could be released.
A condition which affects a character's effectiveness, either positively or negatively. Common examples include Poison or Haste.
Mostly found in RPGs, these are status ailments that continue outside of battle.
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