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Game » consists of 14 releases. Released Q4 2003
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
A powerful punch, frequently capable of knocking the recipient off into the distance. Named after Naru Naruseqawa (Love Hina), who frequently uses it on Keitaro. It is also known as the "Megaton Punch", as seen in Disgaea and Pokémon.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
Early and smaller PS2 games were produced on CD-ROM rather than DVD-ROM. They are easily recognized by the iconic, deep blue color of the underside of the disc.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
A balance mechanic in fighting games that reduces the damage of an attack each time it is
Digital re-releases of PlayStation 2 games for later Sony-branded game systems.
Old character animations used in newer games. Commonly seen in 2D fighters, annual sports title updates, and sequels appearing within the same console generation.
Rekka is an archetype in Fighting Games that had 2-3 district hits and it moves in the each hit with little to no pause. but the first part is on block and you'll continue into the later parts as hit confirms.
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.
Female characters who are designed with highly idealized figures and proportions, outfits that are revealing and/or form-fitting, and prone to ending up in completely over-the-top poses designed to show off their bodies.
A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object.
A fighting game archetype where characters with a significant similarity in fighting style to Street Fighter's Ryu & Ken.
SNK fighting games are notorious for boss fights of ludicrous difficulty. Common symptoms of SNK Boss Syndrome include absurdly high attack priority, overpowered special attacks, and AIs that read button inputs. Though it's most common in SNK games, the syndrome has also appeared in games by other companies.
Featured mainly in fighting games, special attacks usually require more than just pressing a button to activate. They are usually unique or at least varied between characters.
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.
A special combo-move in fighting games that is executable after building a meter throughout the match (or round).
Commonly found in fighting games, a super meter increases when either a character takes or gives damage (depending on the game). There are many variations on the super meter, depending on the franchise or game.
A disembodied voice that narrates or announces certain game aspects, like the round counts in fighting games or instructing the player to select a character.
A Multiplayer game mode where two or more teams fight against each other to the death. The team with the most kills wins.
Multiple fighters/people ganging up to fight another fight/group of fighter.
The Antagonists of the Tales of Ash Saga.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
Extra objects, characters, or content in a game that can only be accessed after completing a certain task such as completing the game, or by using cheat codes.
Primarily found in fighting or sports games, the versus screen typically masks the load time of an upcoming matchup. Sometimes codes may be entered here that will affect the game.
The title of a game is a year, or has a year in it. Normally used for sports game and other annual titles, but also used to designate when a game takes place rather than the year released.
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