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An evil version of the villagers which attacks the players and the villagers.
Console games that contain a field of view slider or adjustment.
A hostile mob how spawn at night if the player does not sleep for over 3 consecutive days.
Characters who often refuse to do anything.
An accessibility option.
Content such as modes, characters, maps, ect. that are exclusive to a single platform in a multiplatform game.
Ray tracing is a method of graphical rendering that realistically simulates the way light interacts with the world, objects, and characters.
A poisonous fish.
Smaller Switch Game Cards (between 1 and 4 gigabytes) will have a green circuit board.
These Switch games supports handheld style multiplayer.
A paedomorphic salamander.
In order to circumvent various obstacles, some protagonists must travel through ventilation systems.
Removing a weapon or item from another person/creature so you can make use of it. Useful for stealth based games.
Platforming from the character's point of view.
The boss is always on the top floor.
A race of slug-like creatures in the Star Wars universe.
Games that allow characters to be switched with the press of a button. This concept's definition does not include player switching in team sports games.
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 box, chest, or similar reward beckons you to come near, but it is actually an enemy in disguise. Sometimes can be difficult to differentiate from a real treasure chest.
Controlling by using different gestures such as touch, swing, twist, flick, and more!
The End of Days. A concept often used in video games. In most games: the protagonists are working to prevent it, although sometimes the goal is to actually bring about Armageddon yourself.
Often appearing in role-playing games, the reluctant hero starts out not wanting to fight, but ends up getting drawn into the conflict nonetheless. If not forced into it against their will, they are often motivated by love, honor, or a sense of righteousness.
A tragic hero is a protagonist who makes several mistakes to fall from glory, or is affected by tragedy and seeks revenge or redemption.
Sea monsters are sea-dwelling, mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size.
In a number of games, characters often talk about friendship and the importance of friends, some sacrificing themselves for one another.
A plot device where innocent characters are killed. Sometimes players forced to watch it happen and can do nothing to prevent it.
Archaic words borrowed from middle to early modern English. Many Role-Playing Games of the 90's implemented this. Examples: Hither, tither, yonder and lo.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
Eidolons are summoned creatures commonly found in the Final Fantasy series. They have alternatively been called terms such as Summons, Espers, and Guardian Forces depending on the Final Fantasy universe in question.
A letter delivery service ran by Final Fantasy's ever lovable moogles in Final Fantasy IX and the 2006 remake of Final Fantasy III.
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