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An event in a video game in which the screen is split up into multiple frames to give the player better overview of everything that's going on.
Using stealth often requires the player to accomplish their objective without being detected by enemies. Methods of detection can vary from game to game, and can be based on an enemy's line of sight, how quiet the player is, or even how the player interacts with the environment.
Stealth kills are special kills in video games that usually occur when the AI is not aware of the threat of the player.
When a single bullet during a cutscene affects the story of a game and has more meaning and importance than the thousands of other bullets being dispensed during gameplay.
Like a critical hit, this is a special action invoked from certain attacks in games or caused randomly on attacks by a character's statistic. It causes opponents to lose the ability to attack back for a certain period of time, and usually invokes the hit character to go into a special animation.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
The act of taking one's own life.
A supersoldier is a soldier artificially given abilities far beyond those of normal humans. These include increased strength, speed, stamina, intelligence, the ability to fly, the ability to create fire with their mind, etc.
Metroid, Mega Man, Earthworm Jim, Metal Gear, Halo, Crysis, Iron Man, and many more. Ordinary men and women who become extra-ordinary with the right suit on.
A superweapon is a structure or character with amazing powers and amazing costs. This weapon can turn the battle to its owner's side single-handedly, but is usually the most expensive and time consuming to construct.
Immersing the player using sound directed from 5 speakers and a sub-woofer, surround sound is the way of choice to hear game audio.
Survival is a concept that signifies that the player's life is constantly in jeopardy.
A common type of mission in games that requires the player to follow an NPC without being detected. Follow too closely and the NPC might spot the player, but drop too far back and the NPC might get away. The player may have to follow in cars, boats, or on foot.
Games that suggest players take a break from playing. This is a common feature in Nintendo games.
Also known as corpse-humping, tea-bagging is a slang term in video games when after a player has slain another player or NPC, they move their character over the dead character's body and crouch up and down repeatedly, adding a humiliating, and often humorous, factor to the character's death.
A Multiplayer game mode where two or more teams fight against each other to the death. The team with the most kills wins.
The act of killing a fellow teammate in a game, to boost score or just for fun. This often results in being booted from games, and several games allow the server to do this automatically.
The ability to manipulate objects with one's mind. Telekinesis is often displayed as an incredibly powerful ability.
The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.
A terminal illness is a sickness or disease with no cure. Barring a miracle, the afflicted will die because of it.
Terrorists can be found terrorizing people all over the world of video games. While there is no consensus on how to define the term "terrorism", terrorists are generally considered to be people who express their ideals through violence.
What lies ahead, and is distant from the present.
A shadowy organization founded by Major Zero after Operation Snake Eater. Their goal is having complete digital control over all mankind. Also known as the "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo."
A secret organization formed after World War I by the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in the United States, the Soviet Union and China.
The Resistance is a small militia group made up of orphans. It is led by "Matka Pluku" (Big Mama) and are against Liquid's insurrection.
A distinctive song associated with the game (often played during the introduction/end credits). Note: This concept deals just with songs with lyrics, as opposed to instrumental pieces.
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.
Throwing weapons include knives, shurikens, axes, darts or even explosives such as grenades and molotov cocktails.
A story element in which a significant amount of time passes in a short period. Usually marked by major changes in character ages and personalities.
For some reason, some games are named after the opposing person. Sometimes it's because the bad guy is cooler than the good guy.
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