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Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Nov 02, 1992
When a level select screen takes the form of a map.
Games that allow the player to choose which level to play next, rather than a fixed linear order.
Characters who possess the ability to "fly", but only for a limited time or by gradually descending.
The concept of lives in video games evolved to let the player get a second chance after failing once. The most recognizable symbol is the heart.
Toys that come to life, whether in the form of lovable action figures with personalities of their own, or psychotic dolls possessed by the souls of deceased serial murderers.
A small animal that digs tunnels and mostly feeds on earthworms. Its eyesight is weak, but the smell and the touch are strong
Animals that can be ridden by players to get around faster.
Platforms conveniently moving you towards your destination to allow the crossing of large expanses which would otherwise be impossible to cross.
Music speeds up as the time runs out or a particular part of the game gets harder. Found in Street Fighter, Mario games, Sonic games, etc.
My Nintendo is a rewards program that Nintendo launched in March 2016. It is the successor to Club Nintendo, which ran from 2003 to 2015.
Aquatic creatures with eight tentacles covered with suction cups. They often appear as boss enemies.
Pigs are pink, oinking mammals with a button nose and curly tail. They are rumored to eat a lot and be dirty. They don't fly, but they do bring home the bacon.
A species of carnivorous plants that reside in pipes. Some specimens can spit fireballs.
A place to fall, often bottomless, usually resulting in death.
Pixel art refers to digital images composed of visible pixels, drawn with individual pixel-level intent and precision.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Platforms that revolve.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
The Rule of Three dictates that a certain action must be repeated three times, usually when fighting a boss battle, in order to complete an objective.
A Secret area is a place hidden that few will find unless they know where to look.
A sequel (also called a follow-up) is a game that carries forward the gameplay concepts, and often the story, of a previous game to which it is officially linked.
The shark is an underwater animal that is often stereotyped for its vicious killing of prey. In video games, they are used as enemies in underwater levels or a plot device used to keep the player away from the ocean.
Side-scrolling games present the world as viewed perpendicular to the direction the characters are facing on screen. With a heavy focus on lateral movement, objectives are often met by moving from one end of a stage to the other.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
Clouds that, for some reason, can be stood on without falling through.
A move used in a lot of games where the standing/moving attacker spins upon himself, damaging the surrounding enemies.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
A two-dimensional image or animation overlaid into a scene. The foundation of early 2D games, making up everything from props to the player-controlled character.
Damaging enemies by simply jumping on top of them.
The strategy of demonstrating how awesome something is by putting the word "super" in its title. Incredibly popular among developers making games for the Super Nintendo, which itself counts as an example.
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