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Some bosses transition through two or more forms during the course of a fight. Each form has its own abilities and health separate from those of other forms.
An invisible enemy is an antagonist that cannot be seen under normal circumstances. Sometimes these enemies are only temporarily invisible or can be made visible somehow.
Sometimes, enemies will explode (usually when shot at) and will cause damage to the player.
An environmental hazard that can be exploited to inflict massive areal damage, exploding barrels are one of the most ubiquitous objects to be found in games. The most common methods of ignition include shooting and throwing. Exploding barrels are usually distinguished from the non-exploding kind by a conspicuous red tint.
Enemies that hide behind shields.
Some games force you to try and survive as long as possible without losing, or tasks you with surviving a certain number of "waves" of enemies before granting you victory.
The act of granting freedom to prisoners or subjugated NPCs.
In games, the player is usually the ambushee, not the ambusher, but certain multiplayer, stealth and open-world games give players a chance to try this sneaky tactic themselves.
Games that ask the player whether they are sure about the decision that they have just made.
A list of games that have their own in-game graphical achievement menu. Used for showing current progress towards achievements or trophies.
A characteristic many game characters share when their eyes emit a colored light instead of what a regular eye should look like. This is often evident in robots and characters possessed by some evil force.
Hot, high pressure gases released from the muzzle of a firearm when fired.
Games with language selection allow the player to choose which language is displayed or spoken in the game.
Games that were funded through Kickstarter.
Games that have been funded via public monetary contributions.
Elves are a race found in a lot of games based on a fantasy setting. They are recognizable by their elongated ears and often live much longer than humans. Some are even immortal. There are many variations of Elves.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
Centaurs have the upper half of a man, and the lower half of a horse. Typically they are hunters.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
Hidden characters appear only when certain conditions are met. Finding them usually requires great skill.
Games featuring guests introduce playable, established characters from outside of a franchise. Primarily but not exclusively seen in fighting games.
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