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Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
Backtracking is the act of navigating through previously explored areas, usually for the purpose of progressing in an objective-based adventure game. Players who are lost may also backtrack to reorient themselves.
A gauge that fills mainly by striking enemies, and can be used to heal or use special attacks
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
Computer games that recommend players use a controller, rather than a keyboard and mouse. These are most often side-scrolling platformers and action games.
Upon death in Hollow Knight; the player loses all money, their magic meter's cap is lowered, and a dark spirit is created at the location of the player character's death. This spirit must be defeated to regain your money and repair said meter.
A special device or game mechanic that summarizes and categorizes newly discovered creatures.
Games that have been funded via public monetary contributions.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
An effect that deals damage to anything that attacks or touches the character.
A quick burst of speed that propels the player slightly forward or backwards.
A double jump is the ability to jump while already in mid-air to get some extra lift. In reality, double jumps are not possible and violate fundamental laws of physics.
The twenty-fourth Electronic Entertainment Expo was held June 12-14, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a woman.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
A feature on Xbox Series consoles that allows backwards compatible games to run at a higher framerate than on the original consoles.
Sentient fungi. Typical forest creatures.
Giant Insects are insects and other 'bugs' that are far larger than in the real world. Some are about half the size of a human, others are bigger than buildings. Larger than life or gigantic insects are a common element in many video games, especially those of the RPG Genre.
A feature in some games on the GOG.com service. Unlocked only while using the GOG Galaxy client.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
The ground pound is a move where a person in midair somehow makes themselves strike the ground with more force than if they had merely landed. Popularly known as the "butt stomp" due to Super Mario 64's variant, which appeared as though Mario was attacking foes with his rear end.
Graphics in games whether backgrounds or characters that are hand drawn whether using a pen graphics tablet or a scan of a physical drawing.
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
A list of games that have their own in-game graphical achievement menu. Used for showing current progress towards achievements or trophies.
“Indie” or “independently developed” games are video games which are developed by a studio without the support of an external publisher.
Bugs that are sapient beings and have humanoid and/or anthropomorphised features to varying degrees. This page includes Arachnids (Spiders, Scorpions) for brevity.
Games that were funded through Kickstarter.
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