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Game » consists of 8 releases. Released Feb 24, 2012
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.
Instrumental music, often electronic, that does not follow conventional music structures, instead using various sounds to create a mood. Ambient music can evoke many different feelings in the listener, from tranquility to creeping dread.
The game automatically saves for you when you reach certain points. Implemented in order to reduce frustration for forgetful savers.
An immature childish person. It wears diapers and whines a lot, much like old folks. Babies are considered cute by most people.
Neglectful and/or abusive parents and parental figures.
Games that let you choose the path you take through the story-line.
Games that feature car accidents as important story points or dramatic events. This concept does not refer to car accidents that can occur as an incidental result of gameplay, such as in racing games.
These games let players see the credits without needing to play the game first.
Games that have been funded via public monetary contributions.
The main line of distinction between victory or failure in video games, death is the process of a biological being ceasing to be alive.
A pervasive feeling of sadness, perpetual boredom, or both, which can dramatically affect a person's life.
It's all in the family.
Some games portray cutscenes as portraits of characters talking to each other.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
Diseases are medical conditions that have a negative effect on one's body. Some games revolves around a disease.
Whether it's a section of a game, a mission prelude or just a scary premonition; dreams are a common occurrence within video games.
When a song is played over the end-credits, often by a famous artist.
Often referred to as Hentai, Eroge is a video game genre which has (usually manga-style) pornographic content and artwork.
First-Person is a vantage point that attempts to simulate looking through a game character's eyes. It is most commonly found in first-person shooters, racing games, and visual novels, and to a lesser extent in other genres, such as RPGs, 3D platformers, and adventure games.
These games were popular enough to warrant an anime, whether it was a full television series, an OVA (original video animation), or a feature-length movie.
The expression of care and love, an act performed in many games.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
The taboo act of engaging in sexual activity with one's own blood relatives. Generally frowned upon because it results in genetic deformities in any offspring created.
Insanity is a condition whereby the sufferer is of unsound mind. Depending on the condition of the individual, he or she may be prone to fits of uncontrollable violent behavior, hallucinations, or other symptoms.
A sheet that is intended to be placed over a keyboard in order to remind players of the game's control scheme.
Games that were funded through Kickstarter.
The act of pressing your lips against someone or something else as a sign of affection.
The single most important thing in the world, love is a powerful story telling element that can connect characters or drive a story. There are many video game characters who have fallen in love with someone or something.
Maids are female domestic servants or cleaning staff.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
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