Teleportation

The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.

Appears in 555 games

First appeared in Asteroids

Speed Blur

The speed blur effect is typically used in racing games. It consists of the edges of the screen, or any object in the world blurring as the player moves quickly.

Appears in 85 games

First appeared in Speed Race

Quick Time Event

Quick Time Events show up in all sorts of games as an attempt to make cutscenes interactive. Press the buttons displayed on-screen before time runs out, or else.

Appears in 292 games

First appeared in Wild Gunman

Wall Jump

Also known as a triangle jump, this is the ability to hit a wall and propel yourself off of it like you were some kind of crazy ninja or parkour fiend.

Appears in 228 games

First appeared in Rastan

Uber Trick System

The Uber Trick System was first introduced in SSX Tricky and is a meter, that when full, allows the user to perform extra special tricks.

Appears in 9 games

First appeared in Airboarder 64

Projectiles

Used in fighting games, projectiles are objects that a fighter can launch at another fighter to attack from a distance. While they can be used to simply inflict damage, projectiles are often used to maneuver opponents into disadvantageous positions.

Appears in 203 games

First appeared in Galactic Warriors

Easter Egg

An Easter Egg is an intentionally hidden cheat or hidden content in a video game, also known as a "secret".

Appears in 285 games

First appeared in Videocart-4: Spitfire

Double Jump

A double jump is the ability to jump while already in mid-air to get some extra lift. In reality, double jumps are not possible and violate fundamental laws of physics.

Appears in 448 games

First appeared in Dragon Buster