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In many RPGs, especially those made in Japan, magic is categorized as black or white. Black magic spells deal damage or inflict negative effects.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
Species of large yellow birds used as transportation in the Final Fantasy series. Chocobos have also starred in their own games.
An attack that does more damage than usual, usually affected by random chance and some sort of modifier.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
In Final Fantasy VII, the Lifestream is the spirit and lifeblood of the planet and has all the memories and knowledge of those who lived on it. It is the source of Mako energy.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
In Final Fantasy VII, Mako is a liquid form of Lifestream that has been processed as an energy source through machines known as mako reactors.
A meter measured much like HP that depletes when you use magic, and depending on the game, regenerates over time or can only be regenerated through rest or potions. Mana is usually displayed as a blue bar beneath it's red counterpart, the HP bar.
These furry creatures created a pact with humans to sell us important medical supplies and deadly weaponry miles away from any shops. Where do they keep all of this stuff?
A boss that players fight multiple times throughout the game. They usually follow the player as they progress.
The Sharingan is an ability that allows the user to copy an enemy's technique simply by viewing it. It is an important ability in the Naruto world.
Shinra is a ruthless mega-corporation who harvest Mako, the life force of the planet Gaia, and transforms it into electricity to power the city of Midgar and its surrounding area. Famous for the Jenova Project which resulted in the creation of Sephiroth.
A ship deck battle is a cliché battle scene found in the vast majority of Japanese RPGs. It takes place on a ship or an airship, pitting the protagonists against seamonsters or flying monsters respectively.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
SOLDIER is an elite military group of Mako-washed soldiers who work for the Shinra Electric Power Company in Final Fantasy VII.
A condition which affects a character's effectiveness, either positively or negatively. Common examples include Poison or Haste.
Summoning involves bringing a distant ally into battle to either perform a single, devastating attack or to fight on the behalf of the summoner.
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