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3D Platformers are games where movement, traversal and mainly jumping is the core of the gameplay. They are a tridimensional equivalent of 2D platformer one of the most popular video game genres in the third and fourth generation of video game consoles.
A quick burst of speed either forward or backward whilst in the air.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
Levels that progress forward by themselves at a fixed rate.
Badniks are the enemies which Sonic the Hedgehog fights in nearly every game. Although deadly, they are actually innocent animals imprisoned by Eggman within robotic shells.
Humanoids with canine characteristics.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
A feature in Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS games allowing linked multiplayer with only one cartridge.
A digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
A phenomenon by which one or more aspects of a character are exaggerated to the point of becoming a much bigger and more pronounced part of their identity than they previously were, even to the point of becoming the character's defining characteristic. Named after The Simpsons character Ned Flanders, who in-between the show's earliest and latest seasons had his religious background exaggerated to the point of becoming an intolerant Fundamentalist.
A type of stage themed around, or made entirely out of, food - often confectionery.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
A graphical engine created by Sonic Team which is mainly used for lightining effects.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Games that feature support for Nintendo's Mii avatars.
A software used for video compaction on Nintendo handheld games.
A post processing effect that blurs and streaks the entire frame. Loosely based on the behavior of real-world optics.
An extremely common Badnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog games, and likely the first one players faced in many games.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
A widely popular music style, originating from a fusion of blues, R&B, country, and jazz. Includes sub-genres such as punk, heavy metal, synth rock, and pop rock, among others.
A sequel (also called a follow-up) is a game that carries forward the gameplay concepts, and often the story, of a previous game to which it is officially linked.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
When a character in a game unleashes their true power and 'levels up' in a sense. Examples are super sonic, super saiyan, no more heroes, mushrooms in mario, devil trigger... etc.
Games whose main character is so egotistical that the whole game just HAS to be named after them.
Popularized by the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time trilogy, wall running is a concept employed in platforming games. The move is often executed when needing to traverse a gap with only a wall in place. Also includes running straight up walls.
A level that takes place either in or near water.
The Wisps are alien creatures in Sonic Colors.
Games in which specific enhancements are made when played on an Xbox One X.
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