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Game » consists of 2 releases. Released Nov 23, 1999
Occurs whenever the Avatar cleanses a shrine.
The ability to float through the air without the aid of a mechanical device such as a jetpack, or the usual biological aids, such as wings.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Castle Britain sits beside a big hedge maze.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Most dungeons allow the Avatar to choose to save his former companions or not.
Used extensively in Deceit.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
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.
The 2nd half of Hythloth.
Orcs/Orks/Orques are a fictional race of tough humanlike creatures, often with green or black skin, originally coming from the Saxon word for the Normans during the invasion, meaning demon or foreigner.
A digital distribution platform owned and operated by EA.
A subscription service from EA for the PC. Similar to EA Access, users pay a monthly fee to gain access to a range of titles published with additional incentives.
An overworld is a simplified view of the game world that allows players to freely move to different locations or levels.
Found mainly around Buccaneer's Den.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
Poison water, and with an Easter Egg you can kill Lord British this way.
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!
A man or woman working the world's oldest profession. He/she might provide you a cutscene, health, or be a background NPC for an urban setting.
Prostitution is the exchange of money, drugs, favours, or other incentives for the performance of sexual acts.
Simple puzzles are present in all of the game dungeons.
(Karma)
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
Romance in video games can either be interactive, in which the player attempts to woo another character, or an unchangeable part of the story of a given game.
A rune is normally an ancient letter or symbol, often carved into a stone or gem, infused with mystical power. In many games they confer new abilities on a character, or add effects to an item.
Whether searching for loot as a pirate, or attacking enemy ships in the navy, there is nothing quite like sailing the seas.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
A sequel (also called a follow-up) is a game that carries forward the gameplay concepts, and often the story, of a previous game to which it is officially linked.
The ability to complete sections of a game out of the intended order (or to skip them entirely) through skill and knowledge of the game.
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