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A game that uses a mixture of 2D & 3D techniques. Commonly used to describe the use of either 3D graphics restricted to a 2D perceptive, or 2D graphics used to fake the appearance of a 3D perceptive.
Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
The lowest of all the angelic orders, angels are tasked with delivering God's messages to humans in addition to being personal guardians. Angel has also become a generic term for any such kind of heavenly being.
Usually refers to the end of the world.
The second of the orders of angels, archangels are tasked with strengthening the faith of mankind, heralding good news, and delivering prophecy to humans though the lower order of guardian angels. This order sometimes includes named angels like Michael and Gabriel, but they can also be seen as distinct.
Video games stories with a bad ending or endings, in which the primary conflict is unable to be resolved and/or a bad fate befalls the protagonist.
Basilisks are small serpentine creatures that can kill adventurers with a single glance or turn them into stone. It is classically referred to as the "king of all snakes" and its name literally means "little king".
In Norse literature, berserkers are described as intense warriors who fought in a wild and uncontrollable fury. Many game have based characters or classes on the concept of these rage-driven warriors.
The Black Market is a concept wherein players may buy or sell items through alternative means. This is often a way to make more money but can often land the player into trouble.
A creature of Myth. Catoblepas are said to have scaly hides and, according to Pliny the Elder, can instantly kill a person or turn them to stone if they were to look directly into the creature's eyes.
Centaurs have the upper half of a man, and the lower half of a horse. Typically they are hunters.
A conspiracy theory wherein certain trails left behind aircraft contain chemical agents administered by Government agencies or officials for undisclosed purposes. Such trails are generally thought to be ordinary Contrails; streaks of condensed vapor formed by planes at certain altitudes.
Cherubim are the second highest of the nine orders of angels. They have four heads (a man, an ox, a lion, and an eagle) and four wings, and at least one guards the entrance to the Garden of Eden.
The dreaded Chimera was a terrifying beast that consisted of several animals combined into one. The distinct animal features were that of a lion, a goat and a serpent, though other variations exist.
The Chupacabra is a purported creature resembling a gargoyle, said to exist in parts of Mexico, Puerto Rico and of course, video games.
Demiurge is a term for a creator deity. It is a name most commonly applied to the Gnostic god Yaldabaoth, but is also to gods like Zeus and YHVH.
A catch-all term for the collection of gods, monsters, and spirits that manifest in the Megami Tensei series. The English usage is derived from the Greek word "daimon," which was used to describe ethereal beings both benevolent and malevolent.
A Demon hunter is a type of bounty hunter that eliminates demonic threats for their clients.
A common element in the Shin Megami Tensei series and many of its spin-offs. In order to recruit new demons, the player must enter negotiations during battle and appease them so that they feel inclined to join.
When you have the ability to trick two opposing factions into attacking each other.
Dominions are sixth in the angelic hierarchy, named such for the authority they wrest on the lower five orders. They empower governments of God-fearing nations and teach how to chain the fleshly body to spiritual endeavors.
A headless horseman of Irish folklore. It is said to carry its own severed head, bearing a mischievous grin that reaches from one side of the face to the other.
The act of looking for valuables in a dumpster.
Dwarves are a short, stout race that appear in any number of fantasy games and stories. They are almost always depicted as short with bushy beards similar to vikings. They can also be identified by their love for ale and gold. Other common trends for Fantasy Dwarves include being proud warriors, favoring axes as their weapon of choice, and being gruff sticklers for tradition and honor.
Enemy Capture is a game mechanic that enables the player to capture or charm enemies. The capture mechanics and the ways enemies are used are myriad, but the effects are always beneficial to the player.
Fire Lizards show up in a number of games, and are usually based on the elemental salamander.
In Japanese games, this is the practice of placing hiragana readings above any kanji to make reading text easier.
Ghouls are carrion eating undead creatures that dwell in graveyards and other lonely places. The stench of death surrounds these vile abominations wherever they go. Some Ghouls have been known to paralyse their victims with their manky claws.
Gnomes are a race of mythological creatures, which are usually much smaller versions of humans.
Goblins are irritable, evil and mischievous creatures in folklore. They can range in size from halfling to average human size.
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