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Games whose titles consist of a single word.
The skeleton is the framework of the human body.
A skateboarding technique where the skateboarder holds on to the bumper of a moving car in order to go faster.
Regular sleep is important in the world of Bully. If Jimmy isn't in bed by 11pm, he'll violate curfew and be susceptible to punishment from the prefects. If he isn't in bed by 2am, he'll pass out.
When a character grabs a ladder and slides down it instead of climbing down.
Eliminating a target with a long-range rifle.
Crunchy frozen water fallen from the sky. Many games feature a snow world, a snow level, or otherwise-connected regions of wintery landscapes.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
In auto racing, standing starts have the cars or go-karts stationary in the starting grid as the race begins. To commence racing in a standing start, a set of red lights is needed before the green one goes off to start the race.
The recording of data related to player performance or progress in a game. This feature is commonly found in RPGs or competitive multiplayer games. It does not include statistics in sports games, unless related to player performance.
Using stealth often requires the player to accomplish their objective without being detected by enemies. Methods of detection can vary from game to game, and can be based on an enemy's line of sight, how quiet the player is, or even how the player interacts with the environment.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Those that attend a school seeking knowledge. In many video games (especially RPGs) students, most commonly high school students, are the protagonist of the game.
Acquiring new knowledge, or skills by reading or practicing.
Propelling oneself with kinetic usage of limbs while submerged in liquid (or otherwise fluid material).
Whether with a button press or menu, taunts destroy friendships and can even make the computer go crazy.
In video games set in schools, teachers typically play a major role in the development of the students.
People who are aged during the growth period of adolescence, traditionally between 13 and 17 years old.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 2000 and 2009.
Many games that feature a theft mechanic also include a some form of risk or punishment. Other games just let players steal things as if it's a perfectly normal thing to do.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
A tomboy is a girl who behaves in a boyish manner. It manifests itself through the practice of games and activities that are typically considered to be the domain of boys.
A designated place or container in the game used to hold trophies, typically those earned from completing specific tasks.
Extra objects, characters, or content in a game that can only be accessed after completing a certain task such as completing the game, or by using cheat codes.
The unreliable mentor is there to teach and guide you sometimes. Though other times, you just don't know what their intentions are, and whether you should trust them or not.
Easily emasculating the puny jab, this devastating technique is associated with crimson geysers and leveled Piston Hondas. Favored by undead ninjas and diminutive boxers alike.
Yes, you can pee in Bully. Simply approach a urinal or toilet and press the Triangle button to provide Jimmy with some relief.
Some video games feature characters that play video games themselves, with the player sometimes taking control of the character playing the game-within-a-game. This also includes game characters who explicitly mention that they play video games.
A malevolent character whose goals are evil in nature. While villains are commonly featured as antagonists, not all antagonists are necessarily villains.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
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