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When the title of the game does not appear immediately at the beginning of the game, but rather after the first mission or prologue.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
The deliberate animation of breasts, meant to titillate as a means to conform to more realistic physics.
An aesthetic sub-genre of fantasy, focusing on brutal barbarians and arcane wizardly magic.
A digital distribution platform owned and operated by EA.
Electricity is commonly used as a damage-introducing element causing inanimate objects to become harmful (electrified water, floors, cables, etc). It can also refer to a power wielded by characters that generates sparks, is conductive to metal surfaces, forks or branches, and is often blue in color.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Betrayal is when a person breaks the trust and faith that others have placed in them.
A viewable map that displays the entire game world. The map also usually shows the player's location in the world.
A heavily armored soldier in the service of a lord or cause. Typically a champion of good and a defender of the innocent.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
Legendary, stealthy assassins from Japan's feudal era, who are well-trained in the art of the sword, and who may or may not have access to magical powers.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
Some games will give the player hints and tips on how to play while the game loads.
Games with achievements or trophies that can only be obtained while playing online multiplayer.
Some games let players customize their character (or characters). Degree of customization may vary, with some games simply allowing to choose between different types of clothes, while others provide more detailed tinkering of features such as the distance between a character's eyes or hair color.
Games that allow the player to choose which level to play next, rather than a fixed linear order.
A series of Steam features related to cross-platform play, including cross-buy, cross-play, and Linux compatibility layers.
A digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
Over-the-shoulder is a camera view point popularized by Resident Evil 4 that is featured in most modern third-person shooters and third-person action games.
Games that give the player only a limited amount of time to choose whether to continue or not. This concept is most often seen in arcade titles and their home ports.
A game that takes gameplay mechanics, characters, or story elements from an existing series in a separate and different direction, sometimes changing genres along the way.
Games officially verified by Valve to be fully playable on Steam Deck.
Dragons were originally messengers from heaven, according to early Buddhist texts. In games, they can be among the most fearsome of adversaries, but there are some exceptions.
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