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Game » consists of 1 releases. Released December 1982
Some television shows are ripe for interactive adaptations. Like Grey's Anatomy, or The Young Ones.
Attributes are a numerical representation of a character's abilities who have their roots in RPGs. Today, attributes have spilled over to a wide range of game genres.
Episodic games that were left incomplete due to the project being halted or cancelled before the final episode could be released.
Carefully exploring a large, labyrinthine area full of enemies (i.e., a dungeon) in the hopes of finding treasure, leveling up, or completing a specific task. Having their roots in tabletop games, video game dungeon crawls are found almost exclusively in RPGs.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
First-Person is a vantage point that attempts to simulate looking through a game character's eyes. It is most commonly found in first-person shooters, racing games, and visual novels, and to a lesser extent in other genres, such as RPGs, 3D platformers, and adventure games.
A gameplay mechanic allowing players to store their items and freely carry them around.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
Game mechanics traditionally found in role-playing games that are incorporated into a non-RPG title.
Spies are the masters of espionage. They're also (usually) quite adept at the art of stealth, disguise, and assassination.
The recording of data related to player performance or progress in a game. This feature is commonly found in RPGs or competitive multiplayer games. It does not include statistics in sports games, unless related to player performance.
Games that explicitly reference a sequel at the end of the game.
Many games that feature a theft mechanic also include a some form of risk or punishment. Other games just let players steal things as if it's a perfectly normal thing to do.
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