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Games that are depicted with a predominantly black-and-white appearance, with sequences to this effect, or optional color filters.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
The artifical production of "human" speech by computers in games or other software
Attributes are a numerical representation of a character's abilities who have their roots in RPGs. Today, attributes have spilled over to a wide range of game genres.
By definition, a pirate is a (mostly naval) robber without commission from a sovereign nation. While maritime robbery has been around since ancient times, Piracy had its highpoint during the 17th century. They are easily identified by the "Jolly Roger", which is the traditional name of the famous skull flag.
Gameplay type emphasizing deliberately paced tactical battle where each side politely takes turns moving and attacking one another through varied forms of combat.
A six sided geometrical shape sometimes used in strategy, puzzle, and board games.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
Members of the German National Socialist Party, which controlled Germany from January 1933 unto the end of World War II in May 1945. Nazis and characters inspired by them are often used as villains in video games.
Strategy games which encourage users to eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate.
Trading systems allow players to trade items, money and other objects between each other.
The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
Skeleton Warriors are comprised of the animated bones of the dead. Often brought to life to do the bidding of an evil master as mindless and indefatigable soldiers and guardsmen.
A type of religion that originates from Africa.
The skeleton is the framework of the human body.
Some minions will grow weary of constantly waiting for the protagonist, allowing said protagonist to sneak past the obstacles or catch them off guard.
Game mechanics traditionally found in role-playing games that are incorporated into a non-RPG title.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1940 and 1949.
In real time strategy games, Macromanagement or "macro" is a loose term used to describe the ability to produce units.
Farming is the act of growing plants and raising animals for food.
Games that include a simulated economy which the player(s) can affect.
Supply and Demand are the two fundamental forces that guide an economy. Many games feature these two forces in either a self-contained or player-driven fashion.
Some people just have to have all the power.
A humanoid construct given life through magic. The materials used to create a golem vary greatly.
When a level select screen takes the form of a map.
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