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A mechanical lifeform, typically exhibiting superhuman abilities, that can be found in games as either the main protaganist or as powerful enemies or allies.
Mechs (or Mecha) are humanoid-like pilot driven vehicles often depicted in media as a combat machine. Early examples of Mech/Mecha in video games are often derived from early manga and anime as well as table-top games.
Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
Shoes have been around for thousands of years and will continue to exist as long as feet do.
The axe is a tool used for many activities. Its uses include cutting wood, knocking down doors in emergencies, and rending your enemies limb from limb without mercy or regret.
Usually a Button, lever, or computerized scanner used to open, close, power on, turn on, or unlock something. Found common in most games that involve puzzle solving as well as shooters.
A long seat fit for several people.
Whether they're tedious and spiral or short and quick, staircases appear in many games.
A machine designed with the purpose of moving objects or characters vertically.
Often used in girls' school uniforms. Lenght varies from just above the knees to barely covering the buttocks. Miniskirts have a natural tendency to blow upwards.
A large pole with a light at the top of it that illuminates streets and paths
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
A laser is a focused beam of light, invisible through the air without some other medium (such as smoke) to illuminate it. Lasers are often used in video games as part of a targeting system, or as an offensive weapon in their own right.
A bomb is an explosive device.
A blunt tool used to hit things, whatever those things may be... a nail, a person.
The bread and butter of any self respecting archer, the bow is a stereotypical ranged weapon of olden times and fantasy settings.
Paper is a thin material made of plant fibres, used to write or print upon. In terms of Rock, Paper, Scissors; it defeats rock, but is defeated by scissors.
A structure that is primarily meant to be occupied by inhabitants.
A television set is a device used to view moving images usually accompanied by sound. They often appear in video games and scenery but sometimes have more practical applications.
A corded length of fibers that has many uses.
A stylish and sometimes functional piece of headwear.
Standard school uniforms in Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese schools. Male uniforms are typically a white shirt, tie, blazer with school crest, and tailored trousers. Female uniforms are typically white blouse, tie, blazer with school crest, and tartan skirt. Also, most schools will have a summer uniform which is usually a white dress shirt and the uniform slacks for boys and a reduced-weight traditional uniform or blouse and tartan skirt with tie for girls
This term can refer to both a visible shot onscreen in a shooter, or a round that has been fired from or currently loaded into a weapon.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Spikes are dangerous and often deadly obstacles that can line the floor, walls, or ceiling of any given room or passageway. They are an extremely common form of environmental hazard, particularly in side-scrolling games.
A narrow projectile.
A garment worn around the waist which is usually tube or cone shaped and hangs down over the legs. It is traditionally only worn by women.
Whether it's translucent, transparent, opaque, glass, plastic, or some other material the bottle can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Sometimes filled with liquor, or maybe an extra supply of lantern oil.
A weapon that launches rockets.
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.
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