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Game » consists of 3 releases. Released Feb 05, 1988
Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
Audio logs are short voice recordings that a player comes across within a game that helps inform the player of the game's story and characters.
When players must fight all of the bosses of the game at once. This can either be an optional mode, or a required sequence. Boss Rush can also mean a game where the player only fights bosses.
Special codes or button combinations used to gain powers or advantages in a game. Generally hidden.
"Dear Diary. Went to See Movie. Ate Some Ice Cream. Murdered in a horrific, mysterious way. At least I don't have to jog tomorrow!"
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
Passwords are codes used to save a player's progress, primarily during the 8-bit era and, to a lesser extent, the 16-bit era.
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
Games that feature this concept require the player to wait for a certain amount of real time.
A Role-Playing Shooter (RPS) is a game that rolls both Shooting and Role-Playing elements together.
A transformation is a different stage or form for something. Usually an upgrade.
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