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In games, the player is usually the ambushee, not the ambusher, but certain multiplayer, stealth and open-world games give players a chance to try this sneaky tactic themselves.
Antlions are predatory larvae that design "sand pit traps" in order to capture prey.
Games that contain levels/missions/chapters where the player starts off in immediate danger.
Boulders that one has to escape are often implemented in games as a homage to Indiana Jones.
A trap designed to kill off victims by crushing them. Commonly found in sacred temples though industrial variations (like car crushers) exist.
Deadly Gas is used in many games as an obstacle and usually causes the player's health to degenerate over time.
Ewoks are a race of creatures found in the Star Wars universe, their home planet is Endor.
Any seemingly dormant object that doesn't serve its intended purpose, as its primary function is to explode in your face.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
Falling Debris, rocks, or other items that may possibly cause damage to the player character.
A floor that is easily destroyed. Expected traps in old mansions.
Magical creatures made of stone, resembling the grotesque statues commonly part of Gothic architecture such as the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
When approached, these seemingly harmless treasure chests will attack and attempt to devour those who have intruded in the Plane of Hate.
A hostile artificial intelligence, or "rogue AI", is a synthetic being that has turned on its creators. Among the most famous rogue AIs from video games are SHODAN (System Shock) and GLaDOS (Portal).
Occasionally, it isn't just enough to let the ragdoll flop around on the ground. Some shooters have weapons that pin enemies to objects or walls when they hit.
A situation where the player-controlled character loses their life immediately. The quickness of that demise is often a stark departure from the balance of power, and sometimes the rules, established by the developers during the rest of the game.
Through trial and error gameplay, complex game mechanics and intense difficulty, masocore games are specifically designed to frustrate players over and over again.
A box, chest, or similar reward beckons you to come near, but it is actually an enemy in disguise. Sometimes can be difficult to differentiate from a real treasure chest.
Make sure you respect nature, or else! Note: This only concerns *protagonists*.
Ninjutsu are the techniques a Ninja/Shinobi will use in battle with ones adversary. They are also considered survival techniques by the Japanese.
Loose sand mixed with water. Don't struggle...you'll only sink faster.
Characters that harbor their past even though it may be revealed later. They are commonly uncovered in a number of video games.
Sirens are alluring seductresses that have been depicted in many ways including avian hybrids (Greek mythology), mermaids, or regular women.
The Thwomp is a villain from the mario franchise. He is most commonly found in castle stages.
If the protagonist is standing on an unstable platform for a certain amount of time, it will eventually drop. Usually there is a pit below, or some other hazardous danger.
A malevolent character whose goals are evil in nature. While villains are commonly featured as antagonists, not all antagonists are necessarily villains.
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