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Game » consists of 25 releases. Released Oct 19, 2010
A species of large, mutated scorpions from the Fallout series. Radiation caused them to grow in size and increase the potency of their poison.
A physics system used to procedurally generate body movement similar to rag dolls.
Groups of people that rob and murder the people of the Wasteland.
Rain can heavily increase the atmosphere of a video game. Some games use it to add detail to an environment, while other games use it to make it difficult to see.
Randomly spoken lines, usually used for comedic purposes.
The ability for players to recover all their used talent/skill points and significantly modify their character's attributes while still maintaining their level.
The game incorporates a real time game clock, where one hour in game is equal to one real world hour.
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
Many games allow you to add characters to your playable group upon fulfilling certain conditions. This is a central mechanic of many RPG franchises, including Fire Emblem and Suikoden. These can be NPCs or even enemy characters that the player persuades to join their cause, through sidequests or dialogue options.
A slightly modified version of an already existing character, often in fighting games. Also known as a "clone".
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
Reloading is the action of replacing the ammunition magazine inside a gun. It adds a touch of realism to most modern shooters, and a certain amount of tension when a player is forced to reload while under fire.
The act of repairing damaged items or weapons.
How non-playable characters or factions perceive the player character based on their actions or choices in the game world.
A larger or smaller version of an enemy encountered elsewhere in a game. Larger variants are often used as bosses.
Some games bought at physical stores and online retailers can be activated on Steam using its CD key. Some come with compulsory Steam activation, while for others it is optional.
Some traps are reusable even after successfully trapping something or someone. Sometimes they must be carefully disarmed first.
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.
A rich snob is a character who thinks he/she is better then everyone else because he/she is rich.
Two or more factions, either with the same or completely different goals, that constantly try to one-up each other. The player is sometimes forced to pick a side to root or work for during the struggle. Other times the rivalry is only mentioned in the plot.
Larceny by threat of violence. In video games you either plan and executes such robberies, or your job is to prevent them.
A robot from the Fallout universe. Uses a human brain as its main computing unit.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
Any form of AI that cracks a few jokes or wisecracks behind the protagonist's back. This can include witty insults, sarcastic replies, or just plain old humor in general.
A Role-Playing Shooter (RPS) is a game that rolls both Shooting and Role-Playing elements together.
Games that have an open gameplay structure that allow players to interact with the world as they choose.
Disabling Game Save Functionality While Dialoguing
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
The act of gathering various discarded or scattered supplies for use.
Not all scientists are mad and/or hell-bent on dominating worlds. Some are just your ordinary egghead with a coat.
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