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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Akatsuki is a Criminal Organization made up of S-Class, Missing-nin. They serve as an important enemy in the Naruto world.
One of the founding Space Marine chapters that turned to Chaos, the Alpha Legion currently serve as one of the more prominent legions of Chaos Space Marines, aligned with Chaos Undivided.
Most games based on this mythology adapts the One Thousand and One Nights tale.
The second of the orders of angels, archangels are tasked with strengthening the faith of mankind, heralding good news, and delivering prophecy to humans though the lower order of guardian angels. This order sometimes includes named angels like Michael and Gabriel, but they can also be seen as distinct.
Led by the mysterious Arkham Knight, this collection of highly trained mercenaries serve as the main recurring enemies in Batman: Arkham Knight.
Games which are based on or feature concepts inspired by the the legend of King Arthur of Camelot, the Knights of the Round table, and the Quest for the Holy Grail.
Assassins are people who are tasked with the action of violence against peoples, though their general aims are to be discreet and as minimally violent as possible in order to remain discreet if necessary.
The manifestation of the Eldar god of murder.
Balrogs are an ancient race in Middle-earth. The last surviving one, known as Durin's Bane, was discovered by dwarves in the mines of Moria.
The Bangaa Gladiator is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Gladiator uses "Sparring" techniques, with nothing but light and medium armors protecting him, to go all out on the offensive.
The Bangaa Warrior is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Warrior uses "Arts of War" to Heal himself and Rend his enemies. He can wield two-handed Broadswords, with one hand and a shield, making him both more offensive and defensive than a Soldier.
Grail Knights who have been raised from the dead as formidable undead warriors, said to surpass even the mightiest Vampire Blood Knights.
A common character class / archetype in role-playing games and fantasy. They are often less chivalric than your average Knight-errant, generally being depicted as either archetypal villains (such as a Dark Lord), or troubled and ruthless anti-heroes.
One of the nine traitor legions which betrayed the Emperor and embraced Chaos. Once led by Horus Lupercal, leader of the titular Horus Heresy, they are generally recognized as being the "main" Chaos Space Marine legion.
Though they were renwowned as "High Men", not all Númenoreans remained true to the Forces of Good. Black Númenoreans are those who have given their allegiance to Sauron.
A Chapter of Space Marines formed in the Second Founding of the Warhammer 40K universe. Descended from the Imperial Fists, they are known for being exceptionally zealous and merciless even compared to other Space Marine chapters.
These two magical whirlwinds of swords, daggers, and shields protect Noble Dojorn on his isle in the Plane of Sky.
Necessary to sustain life in organic creatures, the crimson fluid known as blood tends to make appearances when the body's structure is compromised in some way, a very, very common occurrence in videogames.
The rank-and-file Daemons of Khorne, each one a vicious and merciless warrior.
The greatest of Khorne's Daemons, each one a near-unrivalled master of melee combat possessed of endless ferocity.
Blue Eye Knight is an enemy type found in the PS3 video game Demon's Souls
The Charr are a race found in the Guild Wars universe. Previously mortal enemies with the Humans.
A human like race in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles mythos.
This sword is really sticky... best not to ask why.
The game pauses for a very brief amount of time upon the player striking and making contact with the enemy.
The BX-Series Droid Commando is an elite CIS droid unit, used primarily for infiltration and sabotage. They are significantly more competent and dangerous than rank-and-file B1 Battle Droids.
Pirates from lands to the south of Gondor who raid it continuously, and were willing to aid Mordor in sacking the city of Minas Tirith.
Elites, also known as Sangheili are a Covenant race in the Halo series. During Halo: Combat Evolved and the bulk of Halo 2 they are the primary antagonists. They became semi allied with the humans in Halo 3, and are in a political crisis during Halo 4, some still at war with Humanity.
High-tech exoskeleton wearing, sword wielding warriors featuring prominently in the Metal Gear and Mortal Kombat franchises. Several characters assume the identity of a Cyborg Ninja throughout several console generations.
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