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Game » consists of 11 releases. Released Apr 20, 1989
Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
8-bit can be a reference to actual computing power, or it can be a retro look for videogames that want to recall a bygone era.
An enemy that appears in every Adventures of Lolo game. He chases Lolo around and kills him if they make contact.
The concept of moving blocks around to certain areas such as highlighted squares, or switches, or in order to get past a maze.
Special codes or button combinations used to gain powers or advantages in a game. Generally hidden.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
The concept of a helpless female character in desperate need of rescuing by the protagonist, in most cases from a villain, or from a form of impending doom.
Dancing is the movement of a body, usually rhythmic and to some kind of music. A lot of times, it happens between two people and may be romantic.
An enemy that appears in every Adventures of Lolo game. He moves back and forth in one direction and if Lolo crosses his path he kills Lolo.
A door that players must go through to exit the level
A race of enemy that appears in every Adventures of Lolo game. He shoots fireballs at Lolo after he has collected all of the Heart Framers in a level.
Gorgons are mythical female creatures known most notably for their hair of living snakes and ability to turn anyone into stone with their gaze. While the most famous depiction of a gorgon is Medusa, they have been depicted in various other ways in literature, film, and games.
A heads-up display is a graphical overlay of vital information used in most modern games.
Enemies will spawn infinitely until the player has accomplished a certain goal, e.g reached a checkpoint or killed a certain number of enemies.
One hit from any enemy and you're done for!
A race of enemy that appears in every Adventures of Lolo game. He chases Lolo around and falls asleep next to him, attempting to trap him.
The concept of lives in video games evolved to let the player get a second chance after failing once. The most recognizable symbol is the heart.
The single most important thing in the world, love is a powerful story telling element that can connect characters or drive a story. There are many video game characters who have fallen in love with someone or something.
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.
Ever since Pac-Man, games have had us navigating mazes.
As part of the Switch Online subscription, Nintendo offers a selection of NES games through the downloadable Nintendo Entertainment System application.
Passwords are codes used to save a player's progress, primarily during the 8-bit era and, to a lesser extent, the 16-bit era.
Levels whose visual design represents objects or symbols (including text).
Pixel art refers to digital images composed of visible pixels, drawn with individual pixel-level intent and precision.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
When you're able to push a block you know it's a videogame. Usually used to solve puzzles.
Puzzle games that also feature some kind of narrative.
A sound effect that plays once the player has gained a level, solved a puzzle or reached a milestone within the game.
An enemy that appears in every Adventures of Lolo game. He chases Lolo around and tries to trap him.
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