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Game » consists of 12 releases. Released Oct 30, 1992
Many games such as Shin Megami Tensei, God of War, or Too Human base their story off of or utilize elements from the order of the cosmos as perceived by humans both ancient and modern.
Commonly used in 16-bit era simulation games, negotiation is the act of attempting to reduce or increase the cost of a service.
Neutral is where a character or what have you does not take one specific side in a conflict or argument.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
A service started by Nintendo in 1997 that allowed customers to purchase digital Super Famicom and Game Boy games at an in-store kiosk that would be written onto RAM cartridges available for each system.
Players are presented with what appears to be a consequential choice, yet no matter what the player selects, the outcome is the same.
Characters that are initially portrayed as evil, but eventually turn out to be good or not as serious of a threat. This also includes villains who remain evil the entire game, but contain some sense of moral goodness or ambiguity.
The complete or near-annihilation of life on the planet Earth by the means of nuclear weaponry.
Orcs/Orks/Orques are a fictional race of tough humanlike creatures, often with green or black skin, originally coming from the Saxon word for the Normans during the invasion, meaning demon or foreigner.
Distinct from a battle between good and evil, the struggle between the natures of order and chaos carries greater complexity in which neither side is purely right or wrong.
A system in which the player is allowed to control multiple characters. Most commonly seen in role playing games. Can also be used to describe party systems in the MMORPG genre, which brings a group of players together to accomplish various tasks.
Symbolic or artistic imagery that evokes male genitalia.
Mythical/Magical creature that has magic power. When a Phoenix dies it burns up into ashes and another rises in its place.
Pixel art refers to digital images composed of visible pixels, drawn with individual pixel-level intent and precision.
A cutscene that is viewed through the eyes of the protagonist or some other character. POV stands for "point of view".
Powers are the fourth in the orders of angels. They are so named because they bestow believers the ability to fight temptation and sin, and can also weaken the powers of demons.
A type of fighting in games where a character has another creature fight on their behalf.
PSone Classics are titles that were initially released for the original PlayStation, and re-released digitally for later PlayStation hardware.
Enemies that appear out of nowhere and force the player into a battle.
The concept of being reborn as someone or something else following one's own demise.
How non-playable characters or factions perceive the player character based on their actions or choices in the game world.
Two or more factions, either with the same or completely different goals, that constantly try to one-up each other. The player is sometimes forced to pick a side to root or work for during the struggle. Other times the rivalry is only mentioned in the plot.
A widely popular music style, originating from a fusion of blues, R&B, country, and jazz. Includes sub-genres such as punk, heavy metal, synth rock, and pop rock, among others.
Also known as the Holy Animals, Sì Xiàng, or Sì Líng, they are the four directional guardians, each given a color and element.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
Sirens are alluring seductresses that have been depicted in many ways including avian hybrids (Greek mythology), mermaids, or regular women.
Slashing weapons are designed to cut and slice rather than causing blunt trauma. Examples include swords, axes, claws, naginatas, or even whips.
Slimes are a common "starter enemy" in RPGs, and serve as a mascot for the Dragon Quest series.
A blob consisting of some icky substance, the slime monster is one of the most used RPG monster clichés besides rats.
Souls are the spiritual essence of living things.
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