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Game » consists of 3 releases. Released Dec 31, 1993
A gaming genre of its own, but also frequently featured as a mini-game in other titles, especially RPGs.
Flip screen (or flick-screen) describes a way of dividing the game world into fixed screens, displayed one at a time. It's commonly found in 2D platformers, especially prior to the 16-bit era.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
Gibdos are mummy-like enemies from the Legend of Zelda series.
A glitch is an action performed within the bounds of a game engine that was not intended by the game's developers. Glitches are often performed by the player, though they can also occur independently.
Goombas are common enemies in the Mario games.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
Weapons that behave differently depending on the health points of the character
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
A game that takes place between the events of two previously-released entries in a series, whether those be games or other media like films.
Any object that holds health, ammo, equipment, money, etc. The container must be opened or destroyed in order to procure the items within.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
Bat-inspired enemies from The Legend of Zelda series. Can appear in various forms such as Fire Keese.
Kidnapping is often used in videogames as a motivation for the protagonist to venture into unknown worlds and fight seemingly hopeless battles.
A centipede-esque creature that made its debut in The Legend of Zelda. Attacking its tail first is recommended to defeat it.
Like Likes have been around ever since the first game in the Legend of Zelda series. They will eat Link's shield if they manage to swallow him. Widely recognized for the "Mmmmmmm" noise they make when they sense a delicious shield nearby.
Whether it's for minimalism or a lack of artistic effort a lot of games use only the games logo as it's boxart. Examples would include all Final Fantasy's after VII in PAL and Japanese territories, Gran Turismo 3, Portal, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Metal Gear Solid and more!
The single most important thing in the world, love is a powerful story telling element that can connect characters or drive a story. There are many video game characters who have fallen in love with someone or something.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
A game where you eventually receive a map of an area. Like in Metroid Prime you have map download stations to get a map outline of the area. This is the same concept in the exploring Castlevania games.
A mascot is an iconic character heavily used in the advertising and marketing of a product, franchise, business, or company. Notable mascots include Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ulala, Mickey Mouse, and the Big Daddies.
Ever since Pac-Man, games have had us navigating mazes.
Creatures that are usually part fish and part human.
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.
The minimap is a small, simplified version of a larger map. This plays a vital role in many games, especially Real Time Strategy, where it is important to have an overview of the entire map.
Moblins are humanoid, bulldog-like monsters from the Legend of Zelda series. They are a very common enemy that usually reside in the forest.
A type of primate with tails; often monkeys are depicted as causing havoc the moment they are encountered.
A list of common "steps" that take place in every heroic story. Joseph Campbell proposed that it is a metaphor for the transition into adulthood.
Platforms conveniently moving you towards your destination to allow the crossing of large expanses which would otherwise be impossible to cross.
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