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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Grabbing the attention of a nearby enemy NPC. Usually leads to them attacking.
In game terms alchemy is typically an item creation system. Centuries ago it was the pursuit of changing normal metals into gold, unsuccessfully.
In games, the player is usually the ambushee, not the ambusher, but certain multiplayer, stealth and open-world games give players a chance to try this sneaky tactic themselves.
A proprietary video codec (.bik/bk2 extension) developed by RAD Game Tools and used in a very large number of video games.
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.
When the player's death is addressed and integrated in-game as a part of the player's continuing story. This often involves reincarnation of sorts, or the player continues by moving on to a different character.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
Dialogue trees are a feature through which the player selects responses from a list of choices, eliciting reactions from NPCs and determining the path of the conversation and story.
The ability to dodge an attack, making the player untouchable for a brief period.
A digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
The rereleased version Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning were released in 2020 for Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and 2021 for Nintendo Switch These versions have FOV option
HD Remaster is a term to a single game that has been updated to conform with the HD standards on that console.
Games that are in genres where the ability to jump is expected, but do not allow the player character to jump on command.
A digital distribution platform owned and operated by EA.
PlayStation Plus is a premium PlayStation Network subscription service.
Re-Reckoning edition
Quick Time Events show up in all sorts of games as an attempt to make cutscenes interactive. Press the buttons displayed on-screen before time runs out, or else.
Respawning is when a player or NPC dies and then reappears moments later - usually in a predetermined location or group of locations - while the game continues.
Games that have an open gameplay structure that allow players to interact with the world as they choose.
Sometimes, things are just meant to happen the way they do. Usually triggered by a timer, or by the player crossing a checkpoint.
Player assignable points that unlock or enhance skills allowing for character customization.
Player characters or enemies that can be abruptly awoken, often aggressively.
Whether it's to restore your health, save your game, just for the hell of it, or all of the above, sleeping in games has numerous uses.
Some minions will grow weary of constantly waiting for the protagonist, allowing said protagonist to sneak past the obstacles or catch them off guard.
Otherwise ordinary trees that possess the ability of speech.
A mechanical system designed to capture or cause harm. Either the player can set traps for their enemies or others set them for the player.
An aggressive sect of the Winter Fae who are unleashing chaos across Amalur
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