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Gil is the main currency used in most Final Fantasy games. It is used to buy everything from weapons to potions, food to headgear, and everything in between.
The number one choice for video game characters who need to travel across large distances.
Crates sometimes contain things!
Created by Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa in 1975 as the sucessor and direct sequel to Getter Robo. Piloted by Ryouma Nagare, Hayato Jin, and Benkei Kuruma, it is considered an advanced version of the original Getter Robo, and is the most common version to appear in games.
Favorite weapon of vampire hunters, archaeologists, and dominatrixes.
A powerful sword with mystical properties, it has been depicted often with varying origins and purposes in several video games. Inspired from the stories and legends of real-life swordsmith Masamune Okazaki (also known as Goro Nyudo Masamune).
A kind of protective clothing.
Adamantium is a virtually indestructible man-made steel alloy which does not occur in nature and whose exact chemical composition is a United States government classified secret.
This Tetris block is an essential part of setting up the all-important "Tetris" 4-line clearing move.
Object consists of a Drill bit that is spun but either Human or motorized power to create a perforation in another object. You know the drill.
Musical Notes are used in many games, but are primarily known in the Banjo-Kazooie series. In Banjo-Kazooie they are collected to gain access to more areas in the game. In Banjo-Tooie they are collected to learn more moves.
Doors are a common object in most video games, as well as the keys and objects needed to open them. From role playing to shooters, doors are an important component of many games.
Crystals come in many varieties, although typically they're somehow magical in games. Especially central to the Final Fantasy franchise.
This be a ship owned by pirate scum, usually with skull 'n' crossbones flags and cannons. Arrrrrgh!
A pack one wears on their back.
A key item in the original Final Fantasy; Many doors in the early portions of the game require its use. Other rooms opened by this key generally contain treasure chests with powerful weapons or armor for that point in the game, or large amounts of gil.
Key item used in the original Final Fantasy to make the airship operational.
Used in puzzle games to be broken, moved, or matched by color, shape and size. Also used in many early 3D polygonal games. Not to be confused with Squares or Cubes.
Sometimes, the only weapons you can trust are your bare hands.
A traditional sword originating in Japan.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a chemical reaction that causes a controlled explosion resulting in thrust. Rockets are usually "dumb" weapons, meaning that they are not guided. Rockets are the most powerful projectile in many games.
A percussion instrument that makes a sound by striking with sticks,mallets,or even hands.Drums come in various sizes and are generally used for rhythm,or to keep the band on the same beat and timing.
A web spun by a spider to capture prey. Spider web may also contain items and remains left behind by previous victims.
Assault Rifle refers to a basic design of a weapon that combines the abilities of older long-range rifles and the rapid fire of sub-machine guns. Common designs include the M-16, M-4, AK47 (and 74), and the L85A1.
A Gatling gun is a machine gun that uses multiple rotating barrels to rapidly fire bullets. Commonly mounted on vehicles or gunships, some larger characters may carry a hand held version.
A weapon that launches rockets.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
A type of instrument that is played mostly in orchestral concert.
A magical ore often found in RPG's. Mainly used in the crafting of ultra-powerful weapons.
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