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Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Mar 15, 1994
8-bit can be a reference to actual computing power, or it can be a retro look for videogames that want to recall a bygone era.
Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
When the player character (re)visits a certain area or location that was also present in a previous game, or visited later on in the same game, with some alterations.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
Some game characters just cannot swim. This usually means automatic death as soon as they hit the water.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
Nothing helps set a game in a specific point in time more than having a few famous faces from history drop by to say hi.
Nintendo Entertainment System (and Famicom) games that allow the player to save their progress.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
The concept of a character leaping forwards or backwards in time.
A game perspective that views the action from above, commonly at a fixed position and/or rotation.
Weapons can often be upgraded with new attachments, augmentations, or magical enchantments. These upgrades result in the original item being more powerful than originally intended.
The Virtual Console is a platform service that first appeared on Nintendo's Wii and later on the 3DS and Wii U. Games from past consoles are emulated to run on the new hardware with the added benefits of system-level save states and other features.
Player characters that are infants, children, or adolescents.
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