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Anytime an ally comes in to help you in any way. This mechanic is most common in fighting games.
Sometimes, rather than building a character model from scratch, a developer will sometimes use a real person as a template and use his or her physical attributes to create a similar character model to be used in their video game. In some cases that real reason will appear as themselves in games.
Nick is playable in Left 4 Dead 2, which focuses almost entirely on co-operative play.
A mechanic often featured in multiplayer games that allows a player to stay on the battlefield after being mortally wounded, until they bleed out or are revived by a teammate.
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.
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.
Bet a little or bet the house. How much you win depends on how much you wager.
Zombified Hazmat members, wearing suits to protect against radioactive material. These guys appear in Left 4 Dead 2.
An effect or ability that pushes an object or person away. Often found in, but not limited to, explosive weapons.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Drenched in muck, these zombies crawl around all fours, making them difficult to spot. When struck by one, a survivor's screen will be splattered with a muddy effect, hampering a players view.
Any character you can control in a game is a Player Character (PC), as opposed to a non-player character (NPC), which is a character that can only be controlled by the game.
Reloading is the action of replacing the ammunition magazine inside a gun. It adds a touch of realism to most modern shooters, and a certain amount of tension when a player is forced to reload while under fire.
Whether you're battling against hordes of zombies or demons from hell, a rock concert stage is a viable choice for an epic showdown. Pyrotechnics and music are often included.
Survival is a concept that signifies that the player's life is constantly in jeopardy.
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