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Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Aug 23, 2013
When a character that the player fights as a boss is playable elsewhere.
Part of PS Plus Extra at launch
Quick Time Events show up in all sorts of games as an attempt to make cutscenes interactive. Press the buttons displayed on-screen before time runs out, or else.
Many games allow you to add characters to your playable group upon fulfilling certain conditions. This is a central mechanic of many RPG franchises, including Fire Emblem and Suikoden. These can be NPCs or even enemy characters that the player persuades to join their cause, through sidequests or dialogue options.
Why use buttons when you can eschew competent camera control for using the right analog stick to wail on virtual dudes? Codename:Roscoe.
A style meant to satirize/pay homage to Saturday Morning Cartoons.
The phenomenon of an enemy who is heavily resistant to damage (or even invulnerable) everywhere on its body - except for its back.
Games officially verified by Valve to be fully playable on Steam Deck.
The Style Meter acts as multiplier to the score/currency earned through combat and even rewards non-damaging actions like evades or taunts while discouraging repetitive moves and stalling. A frequent feature in the Devil May Cry series.
When a character, object or location is introduced with a stylized image, usually in the form of a freeze frame shot.
Subtitled Silence is when a character remains silent in a section of dialogue and a subtitle box appears usually having an ellipsis (...) or nothing at all. Most common in J-RPGs and dating sims. The character can also make a small moan or grunt.
A superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest.
Whether with a button press or menu, taunts destroy friendships and can even make the computer go crazy.
In video games set in schools, teachers typically play a major role in the development of the students.
A distinctive song associated with the game (often played during the introduction/end credits). Note: This concept deals just with songs with lyrics, as opposed to instrumental pieces.
Tokusatsu is the name for Japanese live-action entertainment with traditional special effects. Made popular in the West by the likes of Godzilla, Ultraman, and Power Rangers, many games use the genre's over-the-top style, such as Viewtiful Joe and The Wonderful 101.
Games that are controlled partially or entirely with a touch screen.
An additional difficulty level that becomes unlocked after meeting certain criteria, such as beating the game or dying many times in the same area.
Incredibly grotesque, but incredibly useful.
Wii and Wii U games that can be played using the Classic Controller (Pro).
Wii U games supporting the Pro Controller either in addition to or as a replacement for the Wii U GamePad.
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