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Any projectile that bounces off a surface upon impact.
Block Kuzushi is the generic name for Breakout clones in Japan (it literally means "Block Destruction"). Many games use this as part of the title, but none of them are considered to be part of a "series" by that name.
Levels whose visual design represents objects or symbols (including text).
Games based on literature. This does not include licenses of another adaptation.
A large omnivorous mammal that can be white, brown, or black. Despite their ferociousness, they are also associated with being soft and cuddly, as in teddy bears. Bears are also known to eat stairs. Scientists say that because "bears eat stairs" rhymes the bears are naturally inclined to do so.
Mammals that have pouches and like to hop.
An elephant is the largest land mammal who has big ears, a trunk for a nose, a tail, and tusks. Supposedly they have good memories, hidden graveyards, a love of peanuts, and a great fear of mice.
Lions are currently the second largest felines on Earth. They are often referred to as the king of the jungle.
Cold-blooded aquatic animals that have scales and breathe through gills.
Wolves are mammals closely related to dogs and are known for howling in moonlit forests and hunting in packs to pester players in numerous RPG games.
Pigs are pink, oinking mammals with a button nose and curly tail. They are rumored to eat a lot and be dirty. They don't fly, but they do bring home the bacon.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
When you're able to push a block you know it's a videogame. Usually used to solve puzzles.
A means of controlling a game (other than with a gamepad, mouse, or keyboard) without direct input. The player has no direct control on objects in the game, but instead programs an AI Routine to perform the task needed.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
The act of taking one's own life.
Literally meaning "black film," film noir is a term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas. This unique style of storytelling and cinematography is often incorporated into video games.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1930 and 1939.
Legendary, stealthy assassins from Japan's feudal era, who are well-trained in the art of the sword, and who may or may not have access to magical powers.
A place to fall, often bottomless, usually resulting in death.
A type of religion that originates from Africa.
Hostages exist to be saved, guarded, and occasionally executed.
An opponent that typically appears around the halfway point in a level. Mini-Bosses are more formidable than the average opponent, though normally not as tough as the end-level Boss.
An evil organization is a group of super-villans who are hell bent on world domination or something of a similar nature. Usually defeated by a single Spy/Superhero/Average Joe/small child.
Bonus levels, rounds, or stages give players a chance to gain extra points, powerups, or lives. Occasionally bonus stages will play completely different than the rest of the game, like as a slot machine or pinball minigame.
A boss that players fight multiple times throughout the game. They usually follow the player as they progress.
An organism consisting of both natural and artificial systems.
Resurrection is the act of being brought back to life. One must have already been living and have died in order to be able to be resurrected.
A pseudonym is a fictional name that is different from the owner's real or legal name. They can be pen names, secret identities, or even alternative names because their real name is unpronouncable or shouldn't be said.
Manufacturers of ED-209, RoboCop and other fine products.
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