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A superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest.
Enemies that prefer to keep a distance to the ground, and swoop down occasionally to do some damage.
A dog is an animal, of which there are estimated to be 400 million of in the world. Said to be man's best friend, they naturally appear in many video games.
Revenge is an act of violence, financial ruin, or emotional torment that one person or group carries out against another, in response to some perceived wrongdoing.
Originally recorded in 1951, this sound effect has appeared in numerous films and video games.
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 digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
Receiving damage or dying as a result of falling.
A feature on Xbox Series consoles that allows backwards compatible games to run at a higher framerate than on the original consoles.
PlayStation 3 games that utilize the "tilt" functionality of the SIXAXIS or DualShock 3 controllers for minor or major gameplay mechanics.
A mechanical system designed to capture or cause harm. Either the player can set traps for their enemies or others set them for the player.
A glitch is an action performed within the bounds of a game engine that was not intended by the game's developers. Glitches are often performed by the player, though they can also occur independently.
The concept of a game referencing another game through mockery, parody or even directly. A game reference to the same franchise does not count.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
Any character you can control in a game is a Player Character (PC), as opposed to a non-player character (NPC), which is a character that can only be controlled by the game.
AI Bots are computer-controlled game characters that substitute for characters that are otherwise typically played by a human, and are most commonly found in multiplayer games.
Radial Menus are menus that appear in a circular pattern to display the options the player has.
Henchmen are the loyal grunts caught in between the player and the main antagonist. Without them every game would be nothing more than a boss battle.
The Undead is an umbrella term describing creatures that do not exhibit the key fundamental attributes that are associated with life, such as respiration, and blood circulation. They are divided into two main categories: Ethereal and Corporeal, depending on whether or not they have a body.
Advertisements sometimes appear in game as a spoof on real-life advertisements, or to further envelope the player in the video game world.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a woman.
Assassins are people who are tasked with the action of violence against peoples, though their general aims are to be discreet and as minimally violent as possible in order to remain discreet if necessary.
A double jump is the ability to jump while already in mid-air to get some extra lift. In reality, double jumps are not possible and violate fundamental laws of physics.
A maneuver involving both horizontal movement and rotation about a horizontal axis. Many characters roll in a unique fashion, and certain vehicles are even capable of rolling
Realism is where a game attempts to accurately mimic real life through gameplay mechanics and visuals. For example, realistic shooters, such as Operation Flashpoint, Full Spectrum Warrior, or Brothers in Arms, typically focus upon squad tactics, i.e. suppressive fire and flanking.
An aesthetic sub-genre of fantasy, focusing on brutal barbarians and arcane wizardly magic.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
Sometime companies include the name of a company in a title. Usually it's their own, but they have been known to shill for others.
Darkness is used in games to restrict access, increase tension, or just to set a mood. Often the player has access to a light source that can mitigate its effect.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
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