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A box that holds weapons in Kart Racers that can be collected whence the player typically drives through one.
Vertical Loops are commonly found in racing games and amusement parks.
A variety of the mineral beryl, emeralds are usually green in color.
A powerful item which is added in many games.
The Tornado is a vintage biplane owned by Sonic. In the games Sonic let's Tails drive while he stands on the wings.
Dr. Eggman/Robotnik's vehicle of choice.
A snowboard is a single board used to ski/surf down snow. The snowboard has permeated video game culture, and there are many games based on the snowboard.
Frozen water that can be a hazard to the player or used as a weapon.
Football.
These things pop up in the oddest places. They're ostensibly for protection, although most often in non-football games it's just for aesthetic reasons.
A length of exceptionally sharp metal with a handle, used for centuries as the go-to killing device for the human race. It's dead simple: you stick the pointy end in the thing you want to die. Or you could always slash them with the equally sharp sides. That works too.
A potion is any sort of liquid, usually brewed by an alchemist, that replenishes the health, mana, or energy of the player, or causes damage to an enemy. Potions are extremely common in role-playing games.
The premier choice in your defensive needs. A great companion for any one handed sword, which in addition to blocking can be used for advanced maneuvers like Shield Bashes.
Used to open doors, or anything else that is locked. In any game where the player has an inventory, it's a safe bet that a key will appear at some point.
Rifle-like thrower of bolts/arrows. Not to be confused with a bowcaster.
Green Herb is a recurring element of Resident Evil Series as well as many other games. It's used to replenish heath. It can also be combined with up to two other herbs (green, red, blue and in Resident Evil 4 there was also a yellow herb)
Made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, it tastes good and it's good for you! Be it green, black, white, or red it's always going to be better than that swill made from roasted beans.
Bandages are materials used to protect wounds, which expedites the healing process.
Items used to protect hands. Often infused with magic to strengthen the user.
A large, slow sword that is wielded using two hands.
A long, light blade, used with either one or two hands.
A box containing treasure usually in the form of gold or valuable items.
Smack a sucka in the face. Why not do it with a mace?
Step one: Apply club to enemy's head. Step two: Laugh.
It makes things flat.
An article of clothing that rests on top of one's head.
Bread is made from dough that is baked and usually sliced into pieces. It is the top and bottom of sandwiches.
A bracer is a piece of armor worn to protect the wrist and forearm.
A roll of parchment or paper inscribed with writing, symbols, pictures, etc.
Armor made of overlapping metal plates, allowing both protection and flexibility.
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