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A game that is both a remake of a previous game and a sequel to it.
Don't you just love it when a game lets you view all the cutscenes without having to play it all over again? Every game should have this feature.
Centaurs have the upper half of a man, and the lower half of a horse. Typically they are hunters.
A stage or level designed around a theme of musical instruments or audio equipment. Most common in platformers, where the instruments often act as platforms, obstacles, or even enemies.
Blindness is an affliction that robs a person of their sight. In games it usually causes physical attacks/projectiles to miss, but magical spells aren't as widely affected.
A species of cetacean with a long tusk.
In greek mythology, a vampiric snake woman. Or in many other cases, vampiric snake women.
Shorter than mini-games, micro games are generally no longer then 20 seconds in length. Several are often played one after another as a party game.
A water type Pokemon that looks like a jellyfish.
Cascoon is a bug pokemon from Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire. Using a cocoon of fine silk, Cascoon protects itself against attack, just waiting for the day it can evolve into something better
Alakazam is a psychic-type pokemon from the original Pokemon Red/Blue. As the evolution of Kadabra, Alakazam is the third in a line of powerful spoon-bending psychics.
Nosepass is a rock-type pokemon first found in Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire. Nosepass has a distinct-looking red nose (a sharp contrast to his blue body) but he's very sensitive about it - be prepared to eat rock if he hears you make fun!
Golduck is a water-type pokemon found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Golduck is much more competent than its previous evolution, Psyduck, and is much more likely to hit its target than itself... unlike Psyduck.
One of nine Lantern Corps in the DC Universe.
An option, most commonly found in vertical-scrolling shooters, which rotates the screen for a more vertical display.
Ditto is a normal-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Ditto has no specific shape, instead it opts to take on the shape and moves of its opponent - the bigger they are, the bigger Ditto is.
The power of projecting searing hot beams of energy from the eyes, a power made famous by Superman. Using it to incinerate or bi-sect people is a favorite tactic for evil Superman figures.
Kabuto is a rock/water-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Kabuto is formed from a Dome fossil, its intact form allowing scientists to bring this pokemon back to full health.
One of the nine Lantern Corps in the DC Universe. It is fuelled by the light of fear.
Dragonair is a Dragon-type Pokémon first found in the original Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow Versions. Dragonair is the evolved form of Dratini, its body longer and more powerful during attack.
A Christian holiday widely celebrated in the western world. It is often associated with festive spirit and presents.
This Bug type Pokemon appears in Ruby and Sapphire.
This Bug type Pokemon appears in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
This Ground/Dragon type Pokemon is the evolution of Trapinch. This Pokemon is in Ruby and Sapphire.
This Water/Ground type Pokemon is found in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
This Grass/Rock type Pokemon is the evolution of Lileep and can be found in Ruby and Sapphire.
Golf is a sport in which golf balls are hit with golf clubs in holes on a course. The fewest swings wins.
The inverse of an anti-hero. An anti-villain is a villain that portrays him/herself as someone who is just and altruistic while is secretly working towards an otherwise nefarious and villainous goal. Common archetypes of anti-villains are politicians and religious figures who craft a wholesome and good-natured image to hide their evil intentions; this may even sometimes include doing good deeds, but only as a temporary measure to potentially further their true ambitions.
Special or stronger units than standard ones, usually found in strategy games. This is not necessarily the same thing as a superhero or a game's protagonist.
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