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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jul 09, 2013
A post-processing blurring effect used mostly by modern action games, particularly modern first-person shooters. Used to blur foreground or background elements to simulate a lens focus.
Some games portray cutscenes as portraits of characters talking to each other.
A short description about a given difficulty level. "Intended for players new to the genre," "Meant for long time fans," etc.
A Directed Escape is an interactive gameplay sequence where the player is unable to successfully fight back or otherwise survive, and is forced to flee to the next checkpoint to resume normal play.
The usage of drugs by the protagonist or NPCs.
Elevator music is used in many games as a humorous contrast to the action. Although this pleasant, bland muzak went out of usage in elevators in the 1980s, it continues on in video games set both in current times and the future.
Hostile marksmen who shoot people from a concealed place. Tactics and quick reflexes are often necessary in order to defeat them.
A concept that has been popularized since the days of the European colonial empires. The main bad guy is seemingly old, white, although not always human.
Somewhat of a cross between Amnesia and Insanity, this is where a character replaces their own real original identity with a new false identity (i.e. a false reality/persona/memories), usually caused by either internal psychological trauma or external brainwashing.
Some people will do anything for their families. They will fight, steal and kill to keep those close safe and alive.
Fascism is a extremist totalitarian, nationalistic political ideology. Within video games, various fascist regimes are often portrayed as the enemy within the Second World War.
An alluring female who uses her charms to seduce men with intention of using them to further her own intentions.
Games that feature an unexpected change to the core gameplay (not just a minigame).
A characteristic present in game characters with a superior state of mind reflected in how they solve problems and their way of approaching situations.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
A government is a group of people who are responsible for the running of a country
Guards guard stuff, block doors, and sometimes arrest you.
A gunslinger is to guns what a swordmaster is to swords.
When a conscious character perceives something that either does not exist or is a contorted reality manifested by the character's unstable psyche.
Sometimes the best way to get past security is to find your nearest barrel or cardboard box and hide in it
A game in which the "seeker" covers his/her eyes while the other players try to find a good hiding spot. It is then up to the seeker to find the hiding players.
A concept where players have the ability to conceal themselves from enemies. Common hiding places in games include closets, lockers, or even just crouching in the shadows.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
With the introduction of voices comes a whole new dimension in showing players just how truly bored video game characters can get.
Illuminati or the "The New World Order" the evil religious cult that's hell bent on controlling the world.
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.
A reporter for a news-outlet, whether it be as a writer or photographer.
The act of killing a child is considered taboo in most games. There are, however, some games that allow this breed of tomfoolery.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
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