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Game » consists of 16 releases. Released Jun 25, 2019
The feudal period of Japanese history, which was dominated by powerful regional families holding large areas of land (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun), between 1185 and 1603 AD.
If there's more than two rounds, there's always a final round.
A flawless victory is a victory in which the winning player has incurred no loss of health, or in other uses, like Unreal Tournament III or Fury, no points scored against the winning team.
A full-screen attack hits the opponent no matter where they are. Often used by characters suffering from SNK Boss Syndrome.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
Guard Crush is a mechanic in Fighting Games where a player/AI opponent blocks too much and making a character to open to use another attack.
A form of gauge seen in some fighting games. As a character guards against attacks, the meter depletes. The guard is broken if the meter empties.
Games featuring guests introduce playable, established characters from outside of a franchise. Primarily but not exclusively seen in fighting games.
When a developer begs and pleads and offers to do laundry for even a tiny guest appearance, sometimes those famous characters will still flake on them. At least they still have their laundry.
A family of birds of prey also known as "Accipitrinae". Generally these birds are medium to small found all over the world.
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
An attack that is fueled by the attacker's own health, causing it to decrease each time the attack is used.
Almost a common thing in Fighting Games where player 2 or 1 inserts the coins, pressing start or entering the online lobby when the player 1 or 2 is playing arcade mode or training mode in modern days.
Nothing helps set a game in a specific point in time more than having a few famous faces from history drop by to say hi.
A style of Japanese swordfighting where the user holds his or her sword (usually a katana) in the sheath until it is ready for an attack; they pull the sword, attack, and return it to the sheath in continuous, swift motions.
A common type of stage featured in many games. Slippery ice, avalanches, and freezing water are some of the unpleasantries to be had when visiting these cold arctic regions.
Complete move list for character actions that are already in the game itself. Usually accessed via pause menu.
The Izuna Drop's origin began in the 1969 manga called Ninpu Kamui Gaiden OP (The Legend of Kamui). Kamui learned this move from watching weasels leap from trees and attack birds. Many fictional ninja and/or video game characters use Kamui's move to this day, such as Vega (Street Fighter), Ryu Hayabusa (Dead or Alive / Ninja Gaiden), and Kage-Maru (Virtua Fighter).
The delay between what you do and when it actually happens, latency can result in a lessened ability to enjoy a game or get high scores.
A fighting game concept in which a player using a particular character can fight against either the CPU or another player using the same character.
Mix-Up is an archetype in Fighting Games that had possess many moves that have a similar or even identical startup animation that is followed up by attacks that must be blocked or dodged in some ways.
An online digital distribution system for arcade games in Japan.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Legendary, stealthy assassins from Japan's feudal era, who are well-trained in the art of the sword, and who may or may not have access to magical powers.
Nintendo Switch Online is the paid online service for Switch.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Optional Censorship gives one the ability to remove or obscure content that is possibly offensive or objectionable.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
The tenth annual PAX East took place March 28-31, 2019 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the second PAX East to span four days.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
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