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Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
A style of Japanese swordfighting where the user holds his or her sword (usually a katana) in the sheath until it is ready for an attack; they pull the sword, attack, and return it to the sheath in continuous, swift motions.
Complete move list for character actions that are already in the game itself. Usually accessed via pause menu.
A plot device where innocent characters are killed. Sometimes players forced to watch it happen and can do nothing to prevent it.
Insanity is a condition whereby the sufferer is of unsound mind. Depending on the condition of the individual, he or she may be prone to fits of uncontrollable violent behavior, hallucinations, or other symptoms.
Whether it be a close up shotgun blast, far away sniper rifle, explosive, or backstab, the "one hit kill" is a popular kill strategy. Usually hard to master and even harder to avoid, the instant kill is loved and hated by gamers everywhere.
A game that takes place between the events of two previously-released entries in a series, whether those be games or other media like films.
A certain amount of frames (or time) where the player cannot be damaged, usually after taking an action such as dodging or rolling
The ability for the player to become unseen, from basic camouflage to fully vanishing from sight.
An imaginary boundary in the game world that limits player movement to a specific area. They are often criticized as a poor component of level design, when an actual wall or other visible boundary could have been used to delineate a game's playing field.
A Christian military order from the middle ages, known for their skilled warriors wearing white mantles with an emblem of a red cross.
The legendary Konami code, any who knew it were rewarded in many classic Konami games. UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A (SELECT) (START)!
In some action oriented videogames, the player is able to launch enemies into the air, and can sometimes proceed with follow-up attacks.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
A graphical effect used in video games where an object blocks light and around the edges of the object the light is significantly brighter than normal.
Limb Targeting is the ability to target specific limbs on the body with the object being either to disable the limb or kill the target faster. It may also be referred to as the "Limb System" or "Localized Damage".
These are the characters who prefer to walk through life without anyone by their side, even though many times they will still wind up as part of a team. They tend to be rough around the edges in order to try and push others away.
This concept applies to any game protagonist who through the course of the game's story becomes physically and permanently maimed in some way (by losing an eye, an hand or other body part). They may receive an artificial replacement but the character remains physically changed through the course of the game.
The head of a city government. The perfect candidate if your game needs a rear end in a top hat.
A fixer of mechanical things that are broken. It's always good to have one near your tank or spaceship.
Mercenaries, Soldiers for Hire, have been found fighting in conflicts since the dawn of human warfare. These hired guns show a desire to turn their talent in the art of death to a more profitable profession.
These games have an agenda - social, political, or otherwise. The message is hard to miss.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
The minimap is a small, simplified version of a larger map. This plays a vital role in many games, especially Real Time Strategy, where it is important to have an overview of the entire map.
Some creatures have three or more arms, making them able to do more tasks at the same time than ones who only have two or less.
A post processing effect that blurs and streaks the entire frame. Loosely based on the behavior of real-world optics.
This page is about the concept of Multiple Personalities, also known as Split Personalities. This is the concept of a single physical body being host to many separate identities. Isn't that right, Zach?
Games that feature more than one storyline, each often paired with a different protagonist. The storylines may intersect, or they may be completely independent of one another.
Murder is the act of ending the life of another living thing against its will without the sanction of a higher governmental authority, such as the casualties that result from acts of war. It is generally intentional, at least in a legal meaning, but not necessarily.
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