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Battle system associated with Final Fantasy series. First introduced in Final Fantasy IV.
Recurring monsters in the Final Fantasy series. They resemble large turtles with strong physical defense and strength.
A giant flying eye that is a very common enemy in Final Fantasy games. Its attacks usually cause a variety of status effects making this one of the most annoying enemies in the Final Fantasy series.
A genus of armored dinosaur, known for its spiky appearance and club tail.
Antlions are predatory larvae that design "sand pit traps" in order to capture prey.
Apple Arcade is Apple's game subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac devices. It launched early for some iOS 13 public beta users on September 16, 2019, with a full release three days later.
A race of dwarf-like fire elementals that originated in Dungeons & Dragons, but has been used occasionally in other fantasy fiction.
An enemy from multiple Final Fantasy games that is usually a fast beast that resembles a canine. Its name comes from the Lewis Carroll poem Jabberwocky.
Basilisks are small serpentine creatures that can kill adventurers with a single glance or turn them into stone. It is classically referred to as the "king of all snakes" and its name literally means "little king".
Bats are small, very social flying mammals. They may frequent caves or haunted houses.
The Behemoth is a biblical creature that is described as an immensely huge and powerful being. In video games, Behemoths appear as dangerous adversaries, most notably in the Final Fantasy and Heroes of Might & Magic games.
In many RPGs, especially those made in Japan, magic is categorized as black or white. Black magic spells deal damage or inflict negative effects.
Having made an appearance in almost all of the Final Fantasy games, the Bomb is a fearsome-looking creature, resembling a levitating ball of fire with a twisted grin.
A bugbear is a large, bear-like humanoid creature that is usually one of many enemy types in fantasy-themed RPG games.
An armored, burrowing monster from the D&D universe.
A creature of Myth. Catoblepas are said to have scaly hides and, according to Pliny the Elder, can instantly kill a person or turn them to stone if they were to look directly into the creature's eyes.
The dreaded Chimera was a terrifying beast that consisted of several animals combined into one. The distinct animal features were that of a lion, a goat and a serpent, though other variations exist.
Species of large yellow birds used as transportation in the Final Fantasy series. Chocobos have also starred in their own games.
A common character archetype of the Final Fantasy series. Most titles in the main series and some spin-offs feature a character named Cid.
A cockatrice is a legendary creature, resembling a large rooster with a lizard-like tail.
A common enemy in the Final Fantasy Series. It's a cat-like beast that has two long whiskers which it uses to cast very powerful magic. Its attack, "Blaster", either paralyzes, petrifies, or instantly kills one or more party members.
DoT effects are most commonly found in Role Playing Games, and it describes the effects of a gameplay mechanic (often a magic spell) that causes incremental damage over a period of time such as a fire spell leaving someone to continually burn.
Elves who have often been corrupted in some manner, changing their skin tone and leaving them with a predisposition towards evil. Sometimes called "Drow".
The Death Claw is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series. It usually has four to eight limbs that have very sharp claws at the end. They primarily use very powerful physical attacks.
Dragoons, known as Dragon Knights, appear in various Japanese RPGs. Their weapon of choice is usually the spear/lance and they employ the powers of their namesake to either fight alongside or against other Dragons.
A headless horseman of Irish folklore. It is said to carry its own severed head, bearing a mischievous grin that reaches from one side of the face to the other.
Eidolons are summoned creatures commonly found in the Final Fantasy series. They have alternatively been called terms such as Summons, Espers, and Guardian Forces depending on the Final Fantasy universe in question.
To avoid potential legal trouble with TSR, Inc. over use of the Beholder as an enemy, the western releases of Final Fantasy and all subsequent ports and remakes utilized the Evil Eye enemy.
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.
An industry game design convention that's appeared in many games over the years. The fetch quest involves sending the player out to collect a certain number of items, and return them to complete the quest. A staple of the RPG and Adventure game genre.
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