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A Bio-Organic Weapon (B.O.W.) is a genetically modified enemy created by the Umbrella Corporation.
Necessary to sustain life in organic creatures, the crimson fluid known as blood tends to make appearances when the body's structure is compromised in some way, a very, very common occurrence in videogames.
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.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
A grapple is a maneuver in which one character grabs an enemy and usually throws or damages the enemy. Most grapples occur in fighting games.
Henchmen are the loyal grunts caught in between the player and the main antagonist. Without them every game would be nothing more than a boss battle.
Character Theme: A recurring musical theme that accompanies a particular character.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Nemesis Alpha was a parasite developed by Umbrella's European branch to help improve the intelligence of B.O.W.s.
Enemies that are adamant in their will to hunt you down. Example: Pac-Man ghosts.
The Progenitor Virus formed the foundation of the Umbrella Corporation. The very first Virus discovered by Umbrella, it preceded and formed the basis for other Viral Agents, including the T-Virus.
The main protagonist of Resident Evil 3. It's goal is to hunt down and kill the remaining S.T.A.R.S members.
A character model standing straight up, arms stretched out (IE the character looks like the letter T). Usually the result of an animation error.
The Tyrant Virus, more commonly known as the T-Virus, is a virus developed by Umbrella to help create B.O.Ws (Bio-Organic Weapons) and ultimately to create a Tyrant.
A recurring type of B.O.W. (Bio-Organic Weapon) that is fought throughout the Resident Evil franchise.
A giant, multinational pharmaceutical corporation that produces many daily use goods as a cover for its primary focus; the production of biological weapons. The source of some of the most deadly viruses found in the Resident Evil series, Umbrella Corporation and its backers are among the franchise's core antagonistic forces.
The Undead is an umbrella term describing creatures that do not exhibit the key fundamental attributes that are associated with life, such as respiration, and blood circulation. They are divided into two main categories: Ethereal and Corporeal, depending on whether or not they have a body.
A malevolent character whose goals are evil in nature. While villains are commonly featured as antagonists, not all antagonists are necessarily villains.
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