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A form of maneuverability that allows the player character to swiftly turn 180 degrees, now facing the opposite direction.
Running at 60 FPS is standard for arcade & PC games, but hardware restrictions of consoles often force developers to aim for lower framerates in order to preserve visual detail or allow greater scale. 3D console games hitting 60 FPS are thus uncommon, though the trend of re-releasing games on newer hardware has technically resulted in more 3D console games hitting 60 FPS.
If not playing cooperatively online, the player's partner Sheva will be controlled by AI.
The game detects a player's achievement progress and shows some form of progress indicator on-screen.
The xbox 360 version of RE5 will contain achievements.
The Acme Corporation is a fictional company that is widely found in all forms of media, including video games. Most notably the fictional company is found in Looney Tunes cartoons.
Present in most action games, where people can say cheesy stuff and get away with it. Usually spoken by the hero, before or after wasting a dude.
Used by protagonists when opening a door that is locked, or just for looking really cool.
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.
The physical and mental turmoil that a person may encounter as a result of a traumatic or otherwise extremely stressful situation.
Animation Priority concerns game animations (attacks, evades, specials moves, etc) that have a high level of priority over player inputs. Instead of being able to see instant reaction from player inputs, the player must wait for the on-screen animation to complete.
Archery is the practice of propelling arrows with use of a bow. Throughout history, archery skills have been used in both hunting and warfare. Today, it is also a sport and recreational activity.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, commonly refers to the programmed behaviors of NPCs in a game, whether it's the fact that a soldier takes cover behind a wall in Gears of War, or that townspeople cheer upon your arrival to their village in Fable.
Specific parts of RE5 require Chris and Sheva to work together to clear certain obstacles.
When characters make conversation during normal gameplay, rather than a dialog-focused scene.
Whether you're trying to stay alive for a certain time period or just trying to gain the upper hand in a fight, being able to make a barricade is crucial to your survival.
These games include an option for testing the performance of the hardware on which it is running.
A Bio-Organic Weapon (B.O.W.) is a genetically modified enemy created by the Umbrella Corporation.
A derivative form of Cyberpunk which heavily revolves around biological technology.
An organization formed by the US Government with the purpose of investigating and ultimately putting an end to Bio-Organic Weapons.
One of the most controversial aspects of video games are the amounts of virtual murders that can vary from over-the-top to uneasily realistic. These games become notorious when they are linked to a murder, usually a spree murder, by the person who plays them.
There is plenty of blood and gore in RE5.
Corpses disappear immediately or after a short delay. Often done to help maintain game performance, especially when physics are involved.
Enemies that can be damaged by placing explosives in their mouth.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
Not all bosses can handle the player by themselves. Many use waves of lesser enemies to fight for them while they rest, and some even let these minions do all the work.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
A level that is focused entirely on a boss encounter.
Boulders that one has to escape are often implemented in games as a homage to Indiana Jones.
Whether jumping, crashing, or being thrown, objects & characters traveling loudly through windows never ceases to be entertaining.
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