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Game » consists of 9 releases. Released Nov 21, 2001
A game that uses a mixture of 2D & 3D techniques. Commonly used to describe the use of either 3D graphics restricted to a 2D perceptive, or 2D graphics used to fake the appearance of a 3D perceptive.
A secondary mode in a fighting game that assumes a either 2D or third-person perspective as the player runs around an environment fighting enemies
The ability to perform a dedicated dodge while mid-air, this makes the player untouchable for a brief period of time.
Using any form of input or interruption to cause a character's sprite or 3D animation for landing/attacking/etc to drop frames and stop early. This allows you to instantly keep moving or attacking rather than waiting for said animation to finish going through all its frames.
A futuristic way of racing where the race crafts hover over the ground and race at extreme high speeds.
Archery is the practice of propelling arrows with use of a bow. Throughout history, archery skills have been used in both hunting and warfare. Today, it is also a sport and recreational activity.
Articuno is a ice/flying-type legendary pokemon. Using its great wings, Articuno blasts powerful Arctic-cold air toward its opponents.
Combos where constant inputs from the player aren't required. All that is required is that the first hit connects and then the Combo will play out until it is completed, or the player on the receiving end escapes.
Levels that progress forward by themselves at a fixed rate.
Banzai Bills are the Bullet Bills larger cousins. They advance slowly and can be defeated by a single jump attack.
Bellossom is a grass-type pokemon first found in Pokemon Gold/Silver. The third evolution of Oddish/Gloom, Bellossom is a surprisingly cute yet effective fighter.
Birdmen are large birds that can talk or half-bird half-man creatures. Are often depicted as wise, in spite of having bird brains.
Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves from Wartortle. It is the mascot of Pokémon Version Blue, appearing on the cover of the game.
Bonus levels, rounds, or stages give players a chance to gain extra points, powerups, or lives. Occasionally bonus stages will play completely different than the rest of the game, like as a slot machine or pinball minigame.
Boo is a ghost-enemy in the Mario universe who pursue Mario until he looks in their direction. They earned their reputation for being "shy" this way. Don't turn your back on them!
A distinct and predictable pattern of attacks or movement a boss takes. This can be based in reaction to a player's actions or simply a stringent script the boss adheres to.
AI Bots are computer-controlled game characters that substitute for characters that are otherwise typically played by a human, and are most commonly found in multiplayer games.
Bronto Burt is a recurring enemy from the Kirby series. Burt goes almost everywhere by flying.
Bulbasaur is a grass/poison type Pokémon that evolves into Ivysaur. Bulbasaur is also one of the three starter Pokémon in Red/Blue.
Bullet Bills are enemies in the Mario franchise. They are one of the games' more challenging enemies.
A character who attacks with their buttocks. Most common in fighting games. Not to be confused with the act of attacking somebody's butt.
Button Mashing is a term used to describe gameplay where certain skills can be only realized explicitly through mashing buttons, a reckless player trying to get results or when the game rewards the player(s) who bash buttons the fastest. The latter example is common in Party Games.
Potentially deadly in the real world, annoying and funny in the animated world.
Legendary pokemon found at Level 70 in Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal, Leaf Green, Fire Red, Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire. You can only obtain Celebi through a special event.
Chansey is a normal-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Chansey is the evolved form of Blissey and keeps a lucky egg in its pouch at all times... What will hatch?
A concept in games with multiple characters, a screen with pictures of all playable characters with the possibility of stat listings.
Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon that evolves from Charmeleon.
Chikorita is the grass-type starter pokemon first found in Pokemon Gold/Silver. Chikorita blends in with its grassy surroundings using its leafy head as a disguise.
Clefairy is a normal type Pokémon that evolves from Cleffa and can evolve into Clefable with a Moon Stone.
A character in a game who uses unorthodox moves, and who likes to play 'practical jokes' on opponents. This makes losing to him/her all the more humiliating.
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