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A clone is a being created as a perfect genetic duplicate of another being, right down to the DNA.
A flashy technique that involves slashing a helpless enemy from different angles at a rapid pace. It usually involves reappearing in another position immediately after performing a strike to follow up with another attack (usually making the enemy go upwards while the performer strikes in a rising diagonal slash that zigzags upwards), or have dopplegangers attack with you.
A femboy is boy who behaves in a girlish manner. It manifests itself through the practice of games and activities that are typically considered to be the domain of girls.
The ability to create, shape, and control fire at will. This is a common and well known power in fiction, its appearance dating back to ancient literature.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Martial arts are a popular set of skills that many video game characters possess. Martial arts are the cornerstone of any fighting game, and have influenced many platforming and adventure games.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Parrying is a specialized block mechanic, often with a tight input window, which prevents the player from taking damage. While some games allow this through a timed directional input towards the opponent, other games tie this to deliberate block inputs as a "Perfect Guard".
Psychic abilities are featured in many different video games and in many forms, from the PSI powers of Ness from Earthbound to the mind-reading abilities of Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid.
Rekka is an archetype in Fighting Games that had 2-3 district hits and it moves in the each hit with little to no pause. but the first part is on block and you'll continue into the later parts as hit confirms.
Revenge is an act of violence, financial ruin, or emotional torment that one person or group carries out against another, in response to some perceived wrongdoing.
Colloquial term applied to hyper-aggressive play in all fighting games in North America, coined in southern California during the mid-90s. Popularized by tournament players like Alex Valle.
A fighting game archetype where characters with a significant similarity in fighting style to Street Fighter's Ryu & Ken.
Any person that is in an Army.
In fighting games, some characters have special moves that are counterattacks. In order for the attack to work, the player must enter the proper command and then allow for the opponent to strike when the player's character is in the move's "wait" position.
A supersoldier is a soldier artificially given abilities far beyond those of normal humans. These include increased strength, speed, stamina, intelligence, the ability to fly, the ability to create fire with their mind, etc.
The ability to manipulate objects with one's mind. Telekinesis is often displayed as an incredibly powerful ability.
The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.
Games whose main character is so egotistical that the whole game just HAS to be named after them.
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