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These games have an agenda - social, political, or otherwise. The message is hard to miss.
This feature typically found in RPGs lets you capture enemies and then use them in your own party. This mechanic is used heavily in games like Pokemon.
People that make games are crazy, that's been evident since the 70s. Like a lot of crazy people they look at too much H.R Giger and realize that the human body is a truly disturbing thing.
Moral dilemmas presented to the player that often have a significant effect on the story or other characters.
A lesser form of apparition in Japanese folklore. They are said to embody the spirits of those who were unable to ascend to heaven.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
A boss fight in which the player must not only battle the actual boss, but must also defeat or defend against auxiliary enemies.
Some games feature the ability to switch the gameplay camera perspective between first and third person, either as an option or as a gameplay element.
Many games such as Shin Megami Tensei, God of War, or Too Human base their story off of or utilize elements from the order of the cosmos as perceived by humans both ancient and modern.
Sometimes we will go a whole game without knowing the true name of a protagonist. Oftentimes, this is remedied by unique references being made towards the protagonist, such as "The Wanderer," "The Kid," or "The Man With no Name."
Commonly used in 16-bit era simulation games, negotiation is the act of attempting to reduce or increase the cost of a service.
Neutral is where a character or what have you does not take one specific side in a conflict or argument.
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.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Players are presented with what appears to be a consequential choice, yet no matter what the player selects, the outcome is the same.
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.
Oni are a type of ogre/demonic creature from Japanese folklore. They are known for attacking and pillaging villages.
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.
Distinct from a battle between good and evil, the struggle between the natures of order and chaos carries greater complexity in which neither side is purely right or wrong.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
The act of turning someone or something to stone, generally by a fantastic means.
Symbolic or artistic imagery that evokes male genitalia.
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.
Powers are the fourth in the orders of angels. They are so named because they bestow believers the ability to fight temptation and sin, and can also weaken the powers of demons.
The Press Turn System is the combat system used in several Shin Megami Tensei games. It allows players and enemies alike to take advantage of opponents weaknesses and provides a unique and challenging take on the turn based battle.
The third of the orders of angels, Principalities are the highest within the first of the three tripartite angelic spheres and oversee archangels and angels. They are depicted wearing crowns and wielding scepters.
A type of fighting in games where a character has another creature fight on their behalf.
Digital re-releases of PlayStation 2 games for later Sony-branded game systems.
The Rakshasa is a type of demon or spirit in Hindu mythology.
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