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An often used plot device where the main character wakes up and has lost all their memories. The game usually centers around getting your memory back or uncovering the events that lead to your confusion.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
The concept of using two weapons at once, often for more damage at the cost of accuracy, the use of a shield, grenades, or other similar accessories.
When a character appears to have died a horrible death, but is then eventually revealed to have somehow survived or was never really dead to begin with, often serving as a plot-twist.
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
The expression of care and love, an act performed in many games.
A powerful attack in the Final Fantasy series, useable mostly when a character's hp is low or a certain condition has been met.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
The odd way characters move in games developed (though not exclusively) in Japan.
When Zidane goes into a deep depression in Final Fantasy IX, he is snapped out of it by each of his friends coming to his rescue.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
People who are aged during the growth period of adolescence, traditionally between 13 and 17 years old.
Many games that feature a theft mechanic also include a some form of risk or punishment. Other games just let players steal things as if it's a perfectly normal thing to do.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
Final Fantasy IX's version of a Limit Break
When a protagonist/hero works for the bad guy. It may be unintentional or completely voluntary.
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