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Games where the characters are 2D bitmap images (sprites), but the environment and scenarios are made in a 3-Dimensional space. This technique was commonly used on consoles like the PlayStation, Sega Saturn and Nintendo DS. Many 90's First-Person Shooters also used this technique. Some used it as a stylistic choice like Paper Mario and Rakugaki Showtime.
Abandonware refers to computer software that is no longer sold nor supported, sometimes because of unclear copyright ownership reasons.
A person leading a double life. This character has more than one way in which they present themselves to the world.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
Comic book or manga characters who are also in video games. There are tons of games with superheros such as Batman and Spider-Man out there.
Games involving characters that round up local hoodlums for the good of the community.
The idea of taking an existing franchise and starting over from scratch, overhauling the gameplay and sometimes going so far as to remove it from any connection to previous games in a series. Such is sometimes done when attempting to revitalize a franchise that is showing its age and has fallen into disfavor.
Video games that are based on comic books, manga and graphic novels.
Whenever there's a new Pixar, superhero or Harry Potter movie they have to make one of these.
A characteristic present in game characters with a superior state of mind reflected in how they solve problems and their way of approaching situations.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
While all games on PlayStation 3 (2009 onwards) and later consoles have trophies, only games deemed large enough get to have the coveted Platinum Trophy for earning every Trophy in the base game.
The PlayStation TV is a media streaming device based on the PS Vita. It can play many (though not all) Vita game cards, as well as supporting some PSN games and PS4 Remote Play.
Police are paid protectors who enforce the law through legal use of force. They are supposed to help ensure public safety and social order. Their motto is to protect and to serve.
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!
Reptilian humanoids are a common motif in mythology, folklore and fantasy. As a race, they are sometimes cited to be extremely old, even older than men and elves. Examples: Lizalfos (Zelda), Lizardmen (Warhammer) & Argonians (The Elder Scrolls) They generally walk upright like any other humanoid and sport some kind of tail.
Roping involves moving around, often along very complex paths, by using a grapple without coming to a stop. Made famous by the Worms franchise.
A superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest.
Superpowered or super intelligent bad guys who fight superheroes.
Games whose main character is so egotistical that the whole game just HAS to be named after them.
A malevolent character whose goals are evil in nature. While villains are commonly featured as antagonists, not all antagonists are necessarily villains.
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