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A enemy robot in Descent.
A missile launching enemy robot in Descent.
An enemy robot in Descent.
Battle becomes something new entirely when there's no up or down.
A former digital distribution service for PC, Mac, and Linux games.
A virus which affects computer systems.
Games that were once available on gog.com, but have since been removed. Some may return to sale, such as with Fallout, Fallout 2, and the Gothic series.
An early API by 3dfx for hardware accelerated 3D graphics on PC.
A general term to describe a race or species that predates the civilisation/setting that the game takes place in, usually used in the game to provide hints or clues to the protagonist to help solve some sort of grand mystery or defeat an enemy through the help of relics left behind. Occasionally, there may still be traces of them, either through technology or lone survivors that have somehow managed to live to the present day.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Vertical scrolling is when the screen scrolls along the y-axis. In a vertical scrolling game the player usually starts from the bottom of the screen and moves up. They are also almost always presented in a top-down perspective.
Legendary, stealthy assassins from Japan's feudal era, who are well-trained in the art of the sword, and who may or may not have access to magical powers.
Attitudes towards the Clown vary from person to person. Some find entertainment and humor, others feel really creeped out by their overly flamboyant nature. Ultimately, games tend to take the path of a more horrific presentation to stimulate the atmosphere of a particular setting.
A sacrifice is the act of offering something (item, health, creature, blood, etc.) to a higher power or a greater good. In games, this often guarantees some sort of favor in return.
Primitive community based around common ancestry or interests.
Games that support the Sega Mouse or Sega Mega Mouse peripheral for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and SegaCD
Present in Super Mario Galaxy and Bayonetta. Generally the ability to walk upside down, on the ceiling, on on walls. Having magnetic boots can accomplish this.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
Eliminating a target with a long-range rifle.
Counter-terrorists fight terrorists wherever they are found. These professional soldiers are highly disciplined and skilled in their profession.
Rappelling is the act of going down a cliff side or vertical surface with aid from a rope. The rope is attached at the top of the surface and to the climber's body
Freeware games are those which have their full versions legally free to download or otherwise obtain.
Not all scientists are mad and/or hell-bent on dominating worlds. Some are just your ordinary egghead with a coat.
Third-party developers and publishers occasionally engage in the practice of releasing a title or piece of DLC on only one platform for any number of reasons. Sometimes these are permanent while others are only platform exclusive for a certain window of time.
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