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A graphical effect that shows a massive amount of world or is used to give a sense of grand scale.
Abandonware refers to computer software that is no longer sold nor supported, sometimes because of unclear copyright ownership reasons.
In second person point of view, the action is shot from the perspective of a character that is not the protagonist. It can also refer to second-person in the narrative sense, where the protagonist is the person playing the game.
Enemies will spawn infinitely until the player has accomplished a certain goal, e.g reached a checkpoint or killed a certain number of enemies.
An environmental hazard that can be exploited to inflict massive areal damage, exploding barrels are one of the most ubiquitous objects to be found in games. The most common methods of ignition include shooting and throwing. Exploding barrels are usually distinguished from the non-exploding kind by a conspicuous red tint.
Astral projection (or astral travel) is an out-of-body experience, where the spirit of a being detaches itself from the physical plane and is able to circumvent some or all physical limitations.
A method of attempting to scare the player by the sudden unexpected occurrence of an event - often accompanied by some sort of audio sting.
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Sometimes, for whatever reason, plans for a game in development change and a publisher may drop a project or stop development so that a different development house can complete it. These are some of those games.
Rooms that are either invisible or extremely hidden. Players are rewarded with health, easter eggs, weapons or traps.
The use of everyday objects as weapons of destruction, often combination.
Winged, usually flying creatures, many of which enjoy perching on branches and defecating on unfortunate victims below.
Some video games feature characters that play video games themselves, with the player sometimes taking control of the character playing the game-within-a-game. This also includes game characters who explicitly mention that they play video games.
A puzzle where you have to use your surroundings, i.e. "environment" in order to progress.
The time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon. Followed by Twilight.
A bright flash, usually red and seen on the borders of the screen, that indicates damage or injury.
Some minions will grow weary of constantly waiting for the protagonist, allowing said protagonist to sneak past the obstacles or catch them off guard.
Animals that follow you or help you on your journey.
A cutscene that is viewed through the eyes of the protagonist or some other character. POV stands for "point of view".
The 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 18-20.
Some characters get drunk off of alcohol - often this is portrayed with blurred vision, impaired movement, or slurred speech.
When the main character at some point has to escape from a confined area, be it a dungeon, a prison cell, or a penal colony.
Poker is a card game that uses the traditional 52 playing card deck. It is considered a "mind sport" that combines both luck & skill, as players try to use betting mechanics to outwit their opponents and get the best combination of cards.
A three dimensional image or transmission commonly used in science fiction. May or may not be interacted with.
The presence of different kinds of ammunition that pose advantages depending on situational needs. They vary on a per-game basis, but popular types include incendiary and armor-piercing.
The dreaded Chimera was a terrifying beast that consisted of several animals combined into one. The distinct animal features were that of a lion, a goat and a serpent, though other variations exist.
Incredibly grotesque, but incredibly useful.
The ability to manipulate or control gravity in some way.
People that make games are crazy, that's been evident since the 70s. Like a lot of crazy people they look at too much H.R Giger and realize that the human body is a truly disturbing thing.
Games where players can move in any 3D direction: forward & backwards; up & down; and left & right. Descent is a well-known example of this type of movement. It is differentiated from standard FPS movement, which is considered to be four degrees (or five, including jumping and crouching.)
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