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A concept found in numerous video games, the idea that a weapon on fire is more powerful or does special "burn" damage when set on fire. Most commonly found with swords, several other weapons have been known to be set on fire for a similar effect.
The yakuza are Japanese organized crime syndicates. Members are often identified by their elaborate tattoos.
Snails are molluscs that leave a trail of mucus. Slugs are snails without the shell.
Card games played using a style of Japanese playing cards known as hanafuda, which include 48 cards split into the 12 months of the year.
When the character blows itself up, inflicting damage, or when the character falls, flies, or is otherwise ejected from the arena by their own actions.
Cross Genre Games take completely different gaming genres and place them together in a single game in an attempt to innovate beyond traditional gaming practices.
Currency, Tasty Snack AND Goomba Twocker all-in-one handy celestial body!
Yet another type of stage included in lots of games. Nefarious tin soldiers, deadly domino rows and letter blocks of death are some of the perils one might encounter in a Toy-Box Stage.
Many video game villains oftentimes laugh in evil ways, be it a vicious cackle, a sneering chuckle, or a booming laugh. Common evil laughs often include "Bwa-ha-ha", "Mwa-ha-ha", or "Ho ho ho".
Cataquacks are waggling duck-billed creatures native to the pacific beaches on Isle Delfino.
A fanfare played at the end of a battle in which the player is victorious.
Usually seen in 3D platformers, these games ask you to collect certain objects to open up additional levels.
A level in which everything is displayed on-screen at once, with no scrolling, flip screen, or 3D movement. Many '80s games consist entirely of single-screen levels.
An object that instantly kills all enemies / destroys everything on the screen. Example: The Serious Bomb from the Serious Sam games.
Combat between ships dates back to antiquity, and in the 20th century expanded to include the use of aircraft.
A ship deck battle is a cliché battle scene found in the vast majority of Japanese RPGs. It takes place on a ship or an airship, pitting the protagonists against seamonsters or flying monsters respectively.
Whether searching for loot as a pirate, or attacking enemy ships in the navy, there is nothing quite like sailing the seas.
The leader and/or driving force. An example to follow.
The ability to perform a dedicated dodge while mid-air, this makes the player untouchable for a brief period of time.
Sometimes it's hard to resist the urge to accumulate a vast amount of valuables.
When developers and publishers can't resist putting themselves in their games, either in the title or actually within the game itself.
When you (or you opponents) tumble due to collision or a slippery substance (ice, banana peel, etc.) Often used for comedic effect.
Anthropomorphic beings sent by God to wreak divine havoc. There are traditionally four horsemen, though their roles vary greatly depending on the game.
Amphibious octopus-like creatures that launch rocks from their mouths at people. They are largely land dwelling animals, but have been seen residing in water as well.
Sometimes, enemies will explode (usually when shot at) and will cause damage to the player.
Platforms that sway back and forth in a curved manner.
A function or button that allows players to skip a difficult section of a game entirely.
An uninterrupted speech mostly given by a narrator or the main character. May include useful hints, interesting backstory, or character-related viewpoints.
Air moving with a considerable force from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. Used in games to slow things down, speed them up, or make them hover.
A pimp is a fellow who is known to convince women into selling their bodies as a commodity to their clientele. Pimps are also known to wear outrageous suits, and robes, usually in fluorescent color like purple, green, and light blue, with matching hats, shoes, etc.
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