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Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Jun 01, 2006
Water that has been exposed to electricity. Often functions as a puzzle the player must solve to proceed.
Electronic music is one of the broadest classifications of music, and has been a staple of video game soundtracks since the 90s. The genre's main trait is the use of electronic instruments.
When the player's actions cause enemies to say specific lines of dialog, such as "He's here!" or "Who turned out the lights?"
Hostile marksmen who shoot people from a concealed place. Tactics and quick reflexes are often necessary in order to defeat them.
Enemy Spawners are living or non-living entities that "spawn" enemies under special conditions. Usually, these Spawners must be destroyed in order to stop a never ending flow of hostile threats.
When a game lets players grab enemies and throw them as projectiles. Commonly found in platformers, but also sometimes found in over-the-top 3rd person action games.
People of a different race or skin color, that are chastised and frowned upon for being different in culture or appearance.
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 puzzle where you have to use your surroundings, i.e. "environment" in order to progress.
Content released frequently, every release contains a small portion of a whole story.
When the main character at some point has to escape from a confined area, be it a dungeon, a prison cell, or a penal colony.
Missions during which players are tasked with protecting a non-playable character or object from harm until a certain goal is met.
To elude, escape, or get away from. Some games require players to escape from some people or things to perform some objective or avoid death.
An evil organization is a group of super-villans who are hell bent on world domination or something of a similar nature. Usually defeated by a single Spy/Superhero/Average Joe/small child.
A main menu background that changes scenery as the game progresses.
An Expansion brings new missions, modes & new story elements to a full product title. Expansions typically require a full version game to function, but there are also stand-alone packs as well.
An environmental hazard that can be exploited to inflict massive areal damage, exploding barrels are one of the most ubiquitous objects to be found in games. The most common methods of ignition include shooting and throwing. Exploding barrels are usually distinguished from the non-exploding kind by a conspicuous red tint.
In many games there lies an ominous pressurized gas tank within the levels to help or harm the players. These tanks are filled with many different types of combustible gases that either explode on impact or have physics applied to them and rocket propel themselves across the level.
Everything you need isn't always spelled out for you on the map. Sometimes even the map is not there till you go explore it.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
Receiving damage or dying as a result of falling.
First person hugs are a design challenge. How do you communicate a hug in a first-person game without it being super awkward?
Using physical force to damage an opponent, with or without an equipped weapon from a first person perspective.
First-Person is a vantage point that attempts to simulate looking through a game character's eyes. It is most commonly found in first-person shooters, racing games, and visual novels, and to a lesser extent in other genres, such as RPGs, 3D platformers, and adventure games.
Platforming from the character's point of view.
The First-Person Regain Consciousness is regularly seen in First-Person-Shooters.
A floor that is easily destroyed. Expected traps in old mansions.
(PC)
A particularly faithful female assistant, especially in noir stories. They typically tag along with the protagonist and aid them as needed, while occasionally serving up some sass to keep their bosses in check.
A gigantic variant of the famous crustacean and the subject of a popular 00s internet meme.
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