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Centipedes are arthropods with one pair of legs per body segment. Contrary to popular belief, if the head is cut off, a new head doesn't grow.
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.
Genetically evolved humans, animals or aliens.
Belt scrolling is a 2D perspective, side-scrolling action with downward camera angle. The character is able to move not only sideways, but also vertically within a limited area, giving pseudo-3D depth. Mostly used by beat 'em up brawlers, this term is mainly used in Japan and comes from the conveyor belt like viewpoint.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
A species of striped feline.
A large omnivorous mammal that can be white, brown, or black. Despite their ferociousness, they are also associated with being soft and cuddly, as in teddy bears. Bears are also known to eat stairs. Scientists say that because "bears eat stairs" rhymes the bears are naturally inclined to do so.
Digging is a strategic mechanic of many games. Digging allows the ability to unearth valuables and strategize pathways.
In many games the player is given the power to harm and or kill creatures. Many games have been brought to spotlight by groups like the rather militant PETA.
Inflation is when you expand or fill up something with something else, usually air, to make it more full or bigger. Some mini-games have you be the first to completely inflate a balloon, or, in the case of Dig-Dug, you inflate monsters to have them explode!
A mouse is a small rodent with a tail and whiskers.
Sometimes designers add old-school things on purpose to enhance game design. These games tend to be heavily inspired by hardware limitations of older systems. NES, Atari 2600, and early computer platforms (DOS, Commodore 64, MSX, etc...) are common sources of inspiration.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Extreme violence pertains to excessive amounts of blood, gore, or violent acts. These include decapitation, mutilation, dismemberment, amputation, defenestration, disembowelment, torture and much more.
Many games such as Shin Megami Tensei, God of War, or Too Human base their story off of or utilize elements from the order of the cosmos as perceived by humans both ancient and modern.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
Winged, usually flying creatures, many of which enjoy perching on branches and defecating on unfortunate victims below.
The alien fly protagonists of Yars' Revenge.
Mummies are lumbering undead corpses wrapped in bandages. They are often associated with ancient Egypt and may have magical powers or be immortal.
Zombies, more accurately called the walking dead, are reanimated corpses who feed on the living, and have become a ubiquitous video game enemy. They often move slowly, but can be deadly in large numbers, which is unfortunately how they tend to travel. Shotgun time!
A person who plays football (soccer). Eleven of these make up a team.
Aquatic creatures with eight tentacles covered with suction cups. They often appear as boss enemies.
These prehistoric behemoths cause chaos amongst many. Unfortunately, they are extinct.
a jumping or leaping kick often portrayed in action movies.
Propelling oneself with kinetic usage of limbs while submerged in liquid (or otherwise fluid material).
A new fad in Games and Movies. Some good examples of this concept is Rufus in SF4 and "The Blob" in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Cows are four-legged ruminant mammals, bred for milk, meat, or leather.
Karate is an umbrella term for a wide range of martial arts originating in pre-Japanese Okinawa.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
An earthworm is a legless, sightless, hermaphrodite worm that mostly lives underground. Many video games give them eyes and/or arms and legs.
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