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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released 1996
Classes are different archetypes and playstyles that players can choose to play their game with.
When your character is saved in one game and is usable in other games.
While modern chemistry defines 118 atomic elements, video games more often deal with classical elements as described in ancient philosophy, mainly fire, water, earth, and air. In many games, each element is stronger against certain elements, but weaker against others.
These prehistoric behemoths cause chaos amongst many. Unfortunately, they are extinct.
Humanoids with feline characteristics. Feline humanoids are most commonly seen in Japanese games.
Genies, which originated from Arabia, are supernatural creatures that are magical and many can grant wishes. Some have a lamp or bottle and the owner of said item has power over them, including forcing them back into it and making them stay there.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points by completing a variety of tasks such as quests or by "farming" such as killing other characters for their experience points.
A type of game in which the player gives commands by inputting complete words and sentences. Often associated with the adventure genre.
A concept where the game must be restarted if you are killed. It is a mechanic found in most arcade games, but the term is usually used in reference to the RPG genre where the mechanic is less common, particularly "roguelike" games as well as strategy games such as Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics where characters die if they are defeated in battle. Often used as a significant plot device.
Puzzle points are found in many adventure games from the 80s and 90s. They are used to gauge the player's progress through the game and how thorough they have been in the game.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
SCI stands for Sierra's Creative Interpreter and was a tool developed by Sierra On-Line to replace the AGI (Adventure Game Interpreter) engine. Games created with SCI featured more colors (from 16 up to 256) and higher resolutions (from 320x200 up to 640x480), as well as sound card support.
Instead of having the loot spew out of the corpse it-self, this concept is based on having to interact with the corpse to obtain the loot.
Whether it's to restore your health, save your game, just for the hell of it, or all of the above, sleeping in games has numerous uses.
This bar keeps track of your Stamina. If it's depleted, you need to take a rest.
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