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A Cover System is a gameplay mechanic that specifically governs the player's ability to hide behind objects to avoid detection or enemy fire.
A common puzzle in video games set in urban or modern settings.
Destructible cover is an increasingly popular feature in shooters, even those without cover systems. It is used to encourage creative tactics both in single-player and multiplayer.
A destructible environment means the player has the ability to destroy his/her surroundings. This allows players to use the environment to their advantage.
The ability for players to manipulate objects in the environment and use them as weapons. An example of this gameplay mechanic is Half-Life 2, in which players make use of a Gravity Gun to launch objects with deadly force.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
The ability for the player to become unseen, from basic camouflage to fully vanishing from sight.
Any object that holds health, ammo, equipment, money, etc. The container must be opened or destroyed in order to procure the items within.
Take an item and throw it at the enemy.
Joke characters are characters in video games that provide humor, and are often parodies of characters from other games, or parodies of famous celebrities.
The act of preaching one's religious views in public. Usually done on the sidewalk or in markets while standing on a crate or other object.
Parkour is a type of athleticism that involves going from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Physics play an important part in this game in solving puzzles and/or combat. Notable examples include the Gravity Gun from Half-Life 2, and the Force Powers from Star Wars: Force Unleashed.
From shields to car doors to entire vehicles, and even people, portable cover puts a unique twist on the cover systems commonly found in modern action games.
A postal service transports and delivers letters and packages from one place to another often for a fee.
Puzzles may need to be solved before the player can progress to the next section of the game. Often it may not be clear to players exactly what the puzzle is, or whether the an in-game items needs to be attained before it is even possible to solve it.
Steam trading allows for the trading of in-game items for items from other games or for Steam gifts.
Usually the room before a boss battle, filled with ammo, health and other goodies for players to stock up on.
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