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Comic book or manga characters who are also in video games. There are tons of games with superheros such as Batman and Spider-Man out there.
Cryokinesis is the manipulation of ice. Also known as Ice Manipulation or Cryomancy. Users can generate, shape, and control ice to their will.
The ability to create, shape, and control fire at will. This is a common and well known power in fiction, its appearance dating back to ancient literature.
Video games that are based on comic books, manga and graphic novels.
The power of projecting searing hot beams of energy from the eyes, a power made famous by Superman. Using it to incinerate or bi-sect people is a favorite tactic for evil Superman figures.
The ability for the player to become unseen, from basic camouflage to fully vanishing from sight.
The ability to control the direction and/or behavior of lightning; this may also be connected with the ability to generate lightning. Many games involve characters with lightning element attacks. These are unique because of their potency with water.
The ability to influence and control the thoughts of others.
Mind Reading is being able to know someone else's thoughts exactly when they think them.
Genetically evolved humans, animals or aliens.
You don't necessarily need superpowers in order to be a superhero. Training, gadgets and a good amount of wit may be all you need as an excuse to wear tights and a cape. The same also applies to supervillians.
Psychic abilities are featured in many different video games and in many forms, from the PSI powers of Ness from Earthbound to the mind-reading abilities of Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid.
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
The ability to change shape. Humans shifting into animals is the most common type of shape shifting.
When the player character can execute a jump that is higher or farther than their normal jump. This can require holding the jump button or performing some different control input, and can be limited by energy or a cooldown.
Super Speed is the ability for a character to travel at speeds normally unattainable by regular humans. Super speed can be a stock super power by characters such as the Flash & Sonic the Hedgehog, or a technologically enhanced ability like Nomad in Crysis.
Strength beyond normal human bounds, i.e. lifting cars, bending metals, shattering a street with one's fist.
A superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest.
Be it bionic, demonic, or just plain magic; the supernatural arm often comes alone, but one is usually enough to give its owner extra powers.
Superpowered or super intelligent bad guys who fight superheroes.
The ability to manipulate objects with one's mind. Telekinesis is often displayed as an incredibly powerful ability.
The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.
The Avengers are Marvel Comics' premier superhero team, a team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes banded together to stop threats no one of them could fight alone. there have been several teams of Avengers over the years, including the New Avengers, Young Avengers and Secret Avengers.
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