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Game » consists of 14 releases. Released May 16, 2002
Romance in video games can either be interactive, in which the player attempts to woo another character, or an unchangeable part of the story of a given game.
Sahagins are creatures frequently found in the Final Fantasy series. They are usually depicted as being a cross between fish and amphibian.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
So you made a fighting game, and the direct sequel is a hack 'n' slash action game? Wait, what?
Taking an established control scheme and changing it, often to the games detriment, in order to fit a game on a console.
No point in gathering coins, gold, gil, money, or whatever if you can't buy anything with it.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
A gameplay mechanic in many RPGs and action RPGs today is the idea of silencing a foe or being silenced. Usually shown as a debuff, this causes the subject to be unable to cast spells for a period of time.
Slashing weapons are designed to cut and slice rather than causing blunt trauma. Examples include swords, axes, claws, naginatas, or even whips.
Games that for some reason or another, include a slip cover. Usually Collectors Editions or first run games.
The Spike Video Game Awards recognized the best games of 2003.
A game that takes gameplay mechanics, characters, or story elements from an existing series in a separate and different direction, sometimes changing genres along the way.
The recording of data related to player performance or progress in a game. This feature is commonly found in RPGs or competitive multiplayer games. It does not include statistics in sports games, unless related to player performance.
A condition which affects a character's effectiveness, either positively or negatively. Common examples include Poison or Haste.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Summoning involves bringing a distant ally into battle to either perform a single, devastating attack or to fight on the behalf of the summoner.
Commonly found in fighting games, a super meter increases when either a character takes or gives damage (depending on the game). There are many variations on the super meter, depending on the franchise or game.
A tank is a role in an MMO game whose objective is to hold the enemy's attention and protect group members from harm. A defensive-natured class such as a warrior, barbarian, or paladin is typically suited for this role.
Tarutaru a race in FFXI are the most skilled race when it comes to magic and come from the land of Windurst.
TP, or Technique Points, are used in many RPGs (E.G. Final Fantasy XI, Chrono Trigger, Etrian Odyssey). TP, unlike MP, is often used for physical skills as well as magic.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
2010 Edition of the Tokyo Game Show that is to be held from September 16 to September 19.
A deceptively powerful enemy featured in many Final Fantasy games almost always wearing a brown cloak and equipped with a lantern and small knife. Infamous for being able to instantly KO one or all party members after slowly approaching them.
Dragging a line of deadly monsters to a zone line or safe area in order to escape the penalties associated with death.
Some bosses transition through two or more forms during the course of a fight. Each form has its own abilities and health separate from those of other forms.
Turn-based games divide game actions into distinct parts, called turns. This gives the player time to strategically choose actions as the battle or events unfold.
Items found in video games that serve little or no use to the player, other than to be sold to NPC vendors for money.
Veteran Rewards are given to players who have either played a previous game in the franchise or, in the case of MMO's, have played for a certain number of years. They can be in-game items, money, skills, cosmetic enhancements, achievements, etc.
Experienced soldiers that often feature as mentor characters.
An individual who specializes in armed combat.
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