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A Cover System is a gameplay mechanic that specifically governs the player's ability to hide behind objects to avoid detection or enemy fire.
Digitized sprites, popularized in the early 90s, were a form of graphics that used footage of real actors, Stop-motion frames of a figure/clay model or 3D renders of characters that were then made digital and put into the game.
The concept of seemingly religious phenomena being explained as the work of alien civilizations.
A theme used very often in fantasy and sci-fi settings is that of a brutal, totalitarian empire or kingdom whose armies oppress the common people. Evil Empires appear under many names in various game worlds, including simply "The Empire".
It's not just for airplanes anymore: Game mascots and MMO players alike have taken to the skies. Players can use flight to quickly navigate large levels, find hidden items, or take opponents down.
Taking place in the Star Wars Universe, the Galactic Civil War was a conflict fought between the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. The Galactic Civil War was featured in many Star Wars games and other media and is one of the most richly realized stories in the history of entertainment.
The Galactic Empire was the galactic government established by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars Universe.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
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.
Cutscenes involving real actors on a set or in front of a chroma key screen.
CD or DVD based games that are shipped in a single package with 2 or more discs due to limited storage capacity.
An on-rails game behaves much like a train: while sometimes the player can choose which path is taken, they cannot deviate from it. Sometimes on-rails games even go so far as to decide when the player moves.
Console games that derive from a past PC exclusive release, either due to popular demand or poor sales.
In the sky or in the blackness of space, these guys can get you from one place to another, and maybe blow up a few bad (or good) guys along the way!
A shooter in which the player movement is restricted so they can only follow a linear, predetermined path. This style of game is considered very "arcadey" and is usually accompanied by a lightgun.
Games that overlay realtime characters or objects over FMV (full motion video) cutscenes to lessen the contrast against the realtime portion of the game.
The Alliance to Restore the Republic is a rag-tag band of freedom fighters that opposes the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
A malevolent character whose goals are evil in nature. While villains are commonly featured as antagonists, not all antagonists are necessarily villains.
Originally recorded in 1951, this sound effect has appeared in numerous films and video games.
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