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Game » consists of 1 releases. Released Aug 25, 2009
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.
Combos where constant inputs from the player aren't required. All that is required is that the first hit connects and then the Combo will play out until it is completed, or the player on the receiving end escapes.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
A twice-annual Japanese convention designed for buying and selling doujin works.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
An unofficial translation of a video game, created by people not associated with the original development team.
Describes games that were created by independent developers.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the physical laws. Can take form as an act performed by a person (magician,conjurer, wizard, ...) as a property of an item (artifact, wand, focus, ...) or as latent characteristic of a world.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
Special/Super moves are similar inputs as auto-combos. all that requires that is required is holding down the button or use any move in one button.
Oni are a type of ogre/demonic creature from Japanese folklore. They are known for attacking and pillaging villages.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Typically used in fighting games, projectiles are objects that a fighter can 'throw' at another fighter while staying in place.
Female characters in video games are often designed with impossibly perfect figures, outfits that are unrealistic to a ridiculous extent, or end up in completely over-the-top poses designed to show off their bodies. Famous examples include Ivy from the Soul Calibur series, and the female cast of Dead or Alive.
A super weapon, often found in scrolling/rail shooters which destroys all enemies on screen instantly.
Sprites are 2D images used in video games.
Youkai are supernatural beings from Japanese folklore
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