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Game » consists of 6 releases. Released Jul 19, 2002
Lens Flare is a dynamic graphical effect that emulates visual artifacts that can appear on an image captured by a camera with a lens. This effect is not limited only to sunlight.
Games that allow the player to choose which level to play next, rather than a fixed linear order.
Rather than utilitarian names like "Level 3" or "Warehouse", many games give each level a unique title that has some relevance to its content.
The opposite of open-ended gameplay, linear gameplay uses scripted events, Quick time events, cut scenes, and a restricted path to tell a story exactly how the writer intends, and control elements of the action.
When stomping on someone causes the character to bounce upwards, often to a greater height than normal.
A MacGuffin is a plot device, having little importance itself, which exists purely in order to motivate characters and/or advance the story.
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.
Big flat fish. You find them in tropical waters, typically around coral reefs.
An opponent that typically appears around the halfway point in a level. Mini-Bosses are more formidable than the average opponent, though normally not as tough as the end-level Boss.
A being that possess the ability to break up into smaller, identical beings, often after taking a certain amount of damage.
A small animal that digs tunnels and mostly feeds on earthworms. Its eyesight is weak, but the smell and the touch are strong
A mole that is featured in the Mario franchise.
Animals that can be ridden by players to get around faster.
Platforms conveniently moving you towards your destination to allow the crossing of large expanses which would otherwise be impossible to cross.
Noki are a race of shell-like creatures that inhabit Noki Bay. Since Super Mario Sunshine they have made a few other appearances.
Parkour is a type of athleticism that involves going from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible.
A brightly colored bird, popular among Pirates.
A partner is someone in a duo that shares the same status and/or billing. In video games, you often switch from one to the other because they have different strengths and weaknesses.
The Piantas inhabit the island resort of Isle Delfino in the game Super Mario Sunshine. Piantas are also present in other Mario franchise games.
A species of carnivorous plants that reside in pipes. Some specimens can spit fireballs.
The love we share for games that made our childhoods happier ones, has now helped to make other children happier.
After losing the allotment of lives, using a continue does not penalize the player. With no punishment for losing all lives, it makes limited lives superfluous.
Pokey is a cactus enemy often (although not uniquely) seen in the Mario series. It's body segments can be individually destroyed.
The ability of a character to jump from pole to pole. An example being in "The Incredible Hulk" where you can earn an achievement for jumping on all the poles at the World Trade Center without touching the ground.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
When one character pretends (or poses, hence the name) to be another character. This is usually done to make the character who is being posed be the scapegoat for crimes.
Games where pressure sensitive buttons play an important part.
Progressive Scan means non-interlaced scanning. It is also known as "Enhanced Definition" (EDTV) and means the video signal outputs at 480p.
The act of an enemy growing more aggressive due to player action.
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