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In many RPGs, especially those made in Japan, magic is categorized as black or white. Black magic spells deal damage or inflict negative effects.
The Cetra is a human race from Final Fantasy VII. They have the ability to "speak" with the planet.
One or more events from someone's past that negatively affected them. Plenty of video game characters have such pasts.
A pervasive feeling of sadness, perpetual boredom, or both, which can dramatically affect a person's life.
The ability to dodge an attack, making the player untouchable for a brief period.
Somewhat of a cross between Amnesia and Insanity, this is where a character replaces their own real original identity with a new false identity (i.e. a false reality/persona/memories), usually caused by either internal psychological trauma or external brainwashing.
Abilities or objects that can only be obtained by killing a god or if gods themselves offer them to a character.
Games featuring guests introduce playable, established characters from outside of a franchise. Primarily but not exclusively seen in fighting games.
In Final Fantasy VII, the Lifestream is the spirit and lifeblood of the planet and has all the memories and knowledge of those who lived on it. It is the source of Mako energy.
The single most important thing in the world, love is a powerful story telling element that can connect characters or drive a story. There are many video game characters who have fallen in love with someone or something.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
In Final Fantasy VII, Mako is a liquid form of Lifestream that has been processed as an energy source through machines known as mako reactors.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
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.
A follow-up to a game or movie that takes place before the events of the previous installment or installments.
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
Romance in video games can either be interactive, in which the player attempts to woo another character, or an unchangeable part of the story of a given game.
Shinra is a ruthless mega-corporation who harvest Mako, the life force of the planet Gaia, and transforms it into electricity to power the city of Midgar and its surrounding area. Famous for the Jenova Project which resulted in the creation of Sephiroth.
When you're limited in size, the easiest way to close the gap between you and your opponent is with a huge weapon. Shorter heroes and villains who lug around weapons twice their size is a favorite theme in RPGs, but is also seen in platformers, adventure games, and several other genres.
SOLDIER is an elite military group of Mako-washed soldiers who work for the Shinra Electric Power Company in Final Fantasy VII.
Protagonists that have gravity defying hair styles and often appropriately spikey personalities.
Summoning involves bringing a distant ally into battle to either perform a single, devastating attack or to fight on the behalf of the summoner.
A person more than adept in the art of sword fighting.
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