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Game » consists of 0 releases. Released December 1982
Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
A mechanic used mainly in Japanese RPGs of both the action and turn-based variety.
One of the world's oldest board games, using eight pawns, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, a queen and king.
Dragons were originally messengers from heaven, according to early Buddhist texts. In games, they can be among the most fearsome of adversaries, but there are some exceptions.
Either specialized dragon killers or a honorary title bestowed upon those who have managed to slay a dragon.
Everything you need isn't always spelled out for you on the map. Sometimes even the map is not there till you go explore it.
An unofficial translation of a video game, created by people not associated with the original development team.
An ancient game of strategy, originating in China over 2500 years ago and remaining popular throughout East Asia to this day.
Special or stronger units than standard ones, usually found in strategy games. This is not necessarily the same thing as a superhero or a game's protagonist.
“Indie” or “independently developed” games are video games which are developed by a studio without the support of an external publisher.
Kidnapping is often used in videogames as a motivation for the protagonist to venture into unknown worlds and fight seemingly hopeless battles.
A type of game in which the player gives commands by inputting complete words and sentences. Often associated with the adventure genre.
A system in which the player is allowed to control multiple characters. Most commonly seen in role playing games. Can also be used to describe party systems in the MMORPG genre, which brings a group of players together to accomplish various tasks.
The daughter of a monarch or monarchs.
Enemies that appear out of nowhere and force the player into a battle.
Games that allow the player to give custom names to characters in the game, most often the protagonist.
Game mechanics traditionally found in role-playing games that are incorporated into a non-RPG title.
A traditional Japanese board game also known as Japanese chess.
Gameplay type emphasizing deliberately paced tactical battle where each side politely takes turns moving and attacking one another through varied forms of combat.
A game perspective that views the action from above, commonly at a fixed position and/or rotation.
Turn-based games divide game actions into distinct parts, called turns. This gives the player time to strategically choose actions as the battle or events unfold.
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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