838: Hibachi Enthusiasts
Giant Bombcast
Unprofessional Fridays 76
Unprofessional Fridays
Game Mess Mornings 04/29/24
GrubbSnax
The Community Spotlight 2024.04.27
The Community Spotlight 2024.04.20
The Community Spotlight 2024.04.13
Game » consists of 15 releases. Released Oct 02, 2012
Some games will give the player hints and tips on how to play while the game loads.
Locomotion is when the characters feet collide with what it is standing on, making the animations look a lot more realistic. Many games use this concept, such as Skate 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV.
Loud ambient noises are often included in many thriller/horror games. These sounds are associated with panic and terror, and can heighten these feelings. Examples of these sounds would be metal chains clanging, footsteps, knocking, creaking doors, etc.
The single most important thing in the world, love is a powerful story telling element that can connect characters or drive a story. There are many video game characters who have fallen in love with someone or something.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a man.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
The recurring theme, espoused by lunatic nemeses in horror games, that mankind's future is defined by becoming horrific, disgusting monsters.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Entering in-game menus like quest logs or inventories does not pause the gameplay.
Mercenaries, Soldiers for Hire, have been found fighting in conflicts since the dawn of human warfare. These hired guns show a desire to turn their talent in the art of death to a more profitable profession.
A list and grouping of military jargon in games
A level or sequence where the player must ride in a mine cart, and has some meaningful control over the character or the cart. The Donkey Kong Country series popularized these sequences, and gave them the stigma of frustrating difficulty at the same time.
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.
J'avo.
Some action-oriented games make use of motion capture technology to make character's movements realistic.
Capcom's proprietary engine developed for PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.
When a game has a single player campaign that isn't its own separate thing, but rather just a series of multiplayer-style matches that you play against, and/or work alongside with, computer controlled "bots" instead of other players.
The presence of different kinds of ammunition that pose advantages depending on situational needs. They vary on a per-game basis, but popular types include incendiary and armor-piercing.
Two or more characters are featured on the game's box art.
Squeezed, zombified, stomped, drowned, and others.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
Leon, Helena, Chris, Piers, Jake, Sherry, and Ada.
Games that feature more than one storyline, each often paired with a different protagonist. The storylines may intersect, or they may be completely independent of one another.
Start doesn't mean "A". Start means "start", son. Kids these days...
Some substance, organic or other wise that alters perfectly normal creatures into something else. Often times the agent in question is some form of virus or parasite.
A powerful punch, frequently capable of knocking the recipient off into the distance. Named after Naru Naruseqawa (Love Hina), who frequently uses it on Keitaro. It is also known as the "Megaton Punch", as seen in Disgaea and Pokémon.
A mode that allows a game to be replayed after a first completion, carrying over items, experience, weapons, and other elements from the first playthrough.
Despite his inexperience, the New Guy has saved the world more times than any veteran.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Amateur, Normal, Veteran, Professional, and No Hope.
This edit will also create new pages on Giant Bomb for:
Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Giant Bomb users. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll send you an email once approved.
Use your keyboard!
Log in to comment
Log in to comment