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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.
Ultima is a very powerful spell from the Final Fantasy series.
A traditional sword originating in Japan.
Shoes have been around for thousands of years and will continue to exist as long as feet do.
A magical ore often found in RPG's. Mainly used in the crafting of ultra-powerful weapons.
A popular weapon that is used in many shooters. The flamethrower is considered one of the most unique ways to defeat a foe.
A web spun by a spider to capture prey. Spider web may also contain items and remains left behind by previous victims.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
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.
Armor made from metal plates designed to protect a user from injury. Usually more beneficial than armor made from chain links or leather.
A weapon that launches rockets.
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.
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 pack one wears on their back.
A large, two-handed weapon that allows the user to get the drop on a baddie from a short distance away. Sometimes, when it comes to weapons, a length of wood is all you need.
Technical trucks are basically civilian trucks or flatbeds that are converted into combat vehicles usually being equipped with some form of turret and added armor.
The accordion is an instrument invented in Germany in the 1800s.
Sometimes, the only weapons you can trust are your bare hands.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 kind of protective clothing.
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.
The Crystal Eye is an item that the blind witch Matoya uses to see. Although described in every game as being a sphere, it is rarely depicted as such.
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