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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Boss battles that require defeating or eliminating the hands of the boss. They are the focus point of the battle and typically the source of the attacks against the player. The hands are generally the size of the protagonist, if not larger, and often seen floating around without arms.
A style of gameplay where players must navigate a vast stream of projectiles.
In some situations, the default camera quickly switches to a different angle for a specific action. An example of this is when a first-person game shifts to third-person view for a rolling maneuver.
A pervasive feeling of sadness, perpetual boredom, or both, which can dramatically affect a person's life.
Whether it's a section of a game, a mission prelude or just a scary premonition; dreams are a common occurrence within video games.
The 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 2-4.
A gaming genre of its own, but also frequently featured as a mini-game in other titles, especially RPGs.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
The act of killing a child is considered taboo in most games. There are, however, some games that allow this breed of tomfoolery.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
When the character the player is controlling dies as part of the game's plotline.
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
Slashing weapons are designed to cut and slice rather than causing blunt trauma. Examples include swords, axes, claws, naginatas, or even whips.
Souls are the spiritual essence of living things.
A series of seemingly unrelated events that are tied together in one way or another. The term originates from the anime series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
An aesthetic sub-genre of fantasy, focusing on brutal barbarians and arcane wizardly magic.
The 8th annual The Game Awards celebrating the best video games of 2021.
Due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo Game Show 2020 featured exclusively of online events.
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