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Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Oct 11, 2004
A gameplay mechanic allowing players to store their items and freely carry them around.
An invisible object is something that can't be seen, but is still there. Sometimes it is a hidden bonus item, or part of a puzzle to be solved.
Take an item and throw it at the enemy.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
Kidnapping is often used in videogames as a motivation for the protagonist to venture into unknown worlds and fight seemingly hopeless battles.
A very common collection of enemies in the Super Mario Bros. franchise. Some famous Koopas include: Lakitu, Hammer Bro., Bowser Jr., and the King of Koopas himself, Bowser!!
The wings on its back allows it to hop or fly. They are not as common as normal Koopa Troopas, but they pose a bigger threat.
The Koopa Troop is Bowser's army. It consists of several different members, most of whom are the koopa species.
One of Bowser's most common minions. They are protected by a hard shell.
The maximum capacity for leveling up something in-game (usually a character).
The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points by completing a variety of tasks such as quests or by "farming" such as killing other characters for their experience points.
Games that fill up the player's health upon leveling up.
Characters who possess the ability to "fly", but only for a limited time or by gradually descending.
The opposite of open-ended gameplay, linear gameplay uses scripted events, Quick time events, cut scenes, and a restricted path to tell a story exactly how the writer intends, and control elements of the action.
A MacGuffin is a plot device, having little importance itself, which exists purely in order to motivate characters and/or advance the story.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
Magikoopas are spellcasting Koopas who made their debut in Super Mario World.
A mascot is an iconic character heavily used in the advertising and marketing of a product, franchise, business, or company. Notable mascots include Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ulala, Mickey Mouse, and the Big Daddies.
Ever since Pac-Man, games have had us navigating mazes.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Platforms conveniently moving you towards your destination to allow the crossing of large expanses which would otherwise be impossible to cross.
A shady animal that seems to be tracking the protagonist's every move.
When gravity's pull can not harm a player, no matter the distance.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Characters that are initially portrayed as evil, but eventually turn out to be good or not as serious of a threat. This also includes villains who remain evil the entire game, but contain some sense of moral goodness or ambiguity.
When a crowd is present in a game (often invisible) that does nothing more than cheer or boo, depending on the player's performance.
An optional boss is a boss whose defeat is not essential to the plot and can be avoided. In some cases, they are stronger than the game's final boss.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Games that either are or look like they are made from paper
A flying red variant of the Buzzy Beetle.
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