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damage_over_time
A move which causes amounts of damage (usually small amounts) continuously for a duration. Commonly referred to by the acronym "DOT"
Chemical Burn
stick_figure
Character is depicted in the easiest shorthand of drawing the human form.
Goof
Funky Punch
asymmetrical_roster
Games that, in versus and any other multiplayer mode(s), players are not given the same character roster to select from.
Rise of the Robots
monegasque
Born in, or a citizen of, the city-state/microstate of Monaco.
Lili
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
crusteacean
Character is a crab, lobster, shrimp, etc.; usually an anthropmorph, or less likely, an actual regular version of that animal.
Cancer
Zero Divide 2
thief
A character whose job/personality/existence revolves around stealing.
Rouge
Rouge the Bat
Sonic Battle
shorinji_kempo
Practitioner of Shorinji Kempo, a Japanese pseudo-religious cult centered on martial arts. Not to be confused with Shaolin Kung-Fu, although it's supposedly inspired by it.
Shorinji Kenpo
Shaolin vs Wutang 2
xinyi-liuhe-quan
Uses the Xinyi Liuhe Quan (also known in Japanese as "Shini rokugo ken") chinese martial art, created by the Hui people. It was popularised in the manga Kenji as the main villain's fighting style.
Tetsushin
Fighting Bujutsu
Fighting Wu-Shu
wing_chun
Uses Wing Chun, a traditional Chinese kung-fu style known for its extremely short range and speed. While the martial art was known to be one of Bruce Lee's foundational styles, it exploded in popularity after his master Ip Man's biopics.
Bruce Lee
Dragon
hung-ga
Uses the Hung Ga martial art, associated with Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-Hung. Part of its syllabus includes the Tiger-Crane fist and the famous Five Animal Fist (Snake, Dragon, Leopard, Tiger and Crane), popularised by Jackie Chan's "Spiritual Kung ...
Jackie Chan
Gokei-ken Jackie
Jackie Chan the Kung Fu Master
pi-gua
Uses Piguaquan, a palm-heavy martial art usually considered to be the softer counterpart of Bajiquan.
Shiroh
Fighters' Impact
mantis-fist
Uses the Northen Praying Mantis martial art vaguely inspired on the praying mantises' movements, or some other fictional equivalent.
Wulong Goth
Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus
silat
Uses the martial art of silat (usually "pencak silat"), an art developed in Nusantara and used throughout Southeast Asia.
Foxy Roxy
Brutal: Paws of Fury
Brutal: Animal Buranden (Japan)
baguazhang
Uses Baguazhang / Pakua chang, a Chinese martial art known for its circular walking-centered movements.
Xiaoyu
Ling Xiaoyu
Tekken 4
amateur_wrestling
Uses some form of Olympic-oriented wrestling, such as freestyle / Greco-Roman / collegiate styles.
Kōzō Hatanaka
Garouden Break Blow: Fist or Twist
kobujutsu
Uses some variant of Kobujutsu ("ancient Japanese martial arts", traditional combat drills used before mid-19th century). While the term can be used to define a pre-Kodokan Judo / Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu form of Jujutsu, it is usually used as a shorth...
Asuka Kazama
Tekken Revolution
boxing
Game is based solely on fistfights and may include actual boxing trappings (punches only, dodge-centric, boxing rings) but otherwise fits the descriptor of fighting games, with quicker movement, special moves (usually done with typical fighting game ...
Glove on Fight
Prime Time Fighter
Top Ranking Stars
self-defense
Uses the generic "Self-defense" (Goshin-jutsu) term as its personal martial art, probably referring to tactics used by law enforcement / military / security personnel.
Seth
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
finnish
Born in, or a citizen of, the country of Finland.
Luviagelita
Fate/Unlimited Codes
savate
Practitioners of the French martial art of savate.
Jetta
Eternal Champions
kancho
Moves that involve sticking two pointer fingers in the booty, a childish "prank" in Japan known as kanchō.
Stimulating Fists of Annihilation
reporter
Character's vocation involves reporting on news and events.
April O'Neil
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Genesis)
new_zealander
Born in, or a citizen of, the island country of New Zealand.
Harold
Vs.
polish
Born in, or a citizen of, the country of Poland.
Jarek
Sabat
customizable
A unique character set aside in a game's cast who is customizable to a degree (usually just in unlockable moves), without the full create-a-character experience of building one from scratch. Physical customization, if any, is minimal.
Robo-Ky Mk. II
Guilty Gear Isuka
politics
This game's cast features politicians - world leaders, mayors, senators, governors, etc. and candidates to these positions - duking out. Usually done without any seriousness and the whole cast is treated either jokes or badasses.
Kandidatos
jewish
Adherent of the early Abrahamic religion of Judiasm.
Hannibal
Deadliest Warrior: Legends
Deadliest Warrior 2
stun_gun
Brandishes a taser or other description of stun gun.
Blue Mary Ryan
Real Bout Fatal Fury
Real Bout Garou Densetsu (JPN)
3v3
Usually without rounds, allows you to control teams of three characters and tag / switch in between them freely.
Skullgirls
guest_characters
Features non-canon dlc or otherwise exclusive characters from other franchises.
Street Fighter 6
SF6
combo_break
Players possess the ability to stop being hit, usually in the form of a Burst or Combo Breaker. Sometimes has a special input or costs meter.
Killer Instinct 2
half-breed
A character whose biological parentage consists of two different species.
Vergil
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
throwing
Games where the main, and likely only real attacking method, is grabbing and throwing objects. Any direct attacks from characters are likely special/super moves.
Jar Battlers
hoofed
Characters with hooves, usually as a hoofed animal/antropomorph like a horse or deer, or as a devilish character.
Pantyhose Taro (beast)
Ranma 1/2: Hard Battle
Ranma 1/2: Bakuretsu Rantou Hen (JPN)
sleeping
Character has moves/attacks or just an in-game demeanor that involves sleeping.
Snorlax
Kabigon (JPN)
Type: Wild
toys
The game is a tie-in to an existing toyline or, in uncommon cases, is focused on fictional toys.
LEGO Brawls
stamina
The game has some sort of gauge that limits the characters' abilities in some significant way.
Samurai Shodown 5
Samurai Spirits Zero (JPN)
undulation
Some or most stages in the game feature undulation (irregular height), instead of the traditional flat levels. This technological breakthrough would prove to be short-lived in 3D fighters for balance-breaking issues.
Dead or Alive 3
hapkido
Practices the Korean martial art of Hapkido (합기도), a grappling and striking form adapted from Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu.
Xavier Pendragon
Eternal Champions
bisexual
Canonly enjoys the romantic and/or sexual company of both genders.
Mystique
X-Men: Mutant Academy
nepali
Born in, or a citizen of, Nepal.
Buddha
Fight of Gods
literature
Games based on novels, poetry, etc. basically most/all non-graphical written works.
Outlaws of the Lost Dynasty
Suikoenbu, Dark Legend
bovine
Any number of hoofed animals of the subfamily bovinae, including cattle, bison, buffalo, and antelope.
Bravehoof
Tournament of Legends
Gladiator A.D. (preliminary name)
soft_reboot
A favorite of long-runner franchises, some series decide to start over or ignore some of its previous games' events in favor of something new, but they don't quite wipe the slate 100% clean.
Killer Instinct (2013)
piscine
Having qualities of a member of fish species - they are a fish, an anthropomorphic fish, look like a fish, etc. Includes sharks and other subspecies.
Sāifū
鰓夫
Quiz Fighter
Heaven Clash, 天罗煞
coins
Utilizes coins as part of their moveset.
Halekulani
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo: Bakutō Hajike Taisen
victim_pov
Moves where the camera changes to the receiver's point of view (as in, as if from their eyes) when the move is performed. Normally relegated to super/desperation and finishing moves.
Houyokusen
size_change
Character possesses one or more attacks/moves/techniques to grow or shrink during battle.
El Bulbo
Tzompantli
corpses
Hey kids, wanna see a dead body?
hong_konger
Born in, or a citizen of, the "Special Administrative Region" of Hong Kong.
I-Pin
Katekyō Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble
canine
Character has strong association with dogs, such as being a dog or having a dog motif. This usually means a domestic dog but can apply to any non-wolf or fox canids.
Thomas the Dog
Full Contact
vulpine
Character has strong association with foxes, such as being a fox or having a fox motif.
Yoko Kurama
YuYu Hakusho: Dark Tournament
martial_arts
Written in katakana as "māsharu ātsu" (マーシャルアーツ). Fictional martial art loosely based on American kickboxing rules with an invented U.S. military origin in the style of CQC (Close-quarters combat).
It was created in the 1978 manga Shikakui Jungle...
Joe
Street Fighter
china
Game takes place exclusively (or almost) in mainland China or one of its territories (Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.), usually in a historical_fiction or kung fu setting.
Gokū Densetsu
flag
Character uses or fights with a physical flag or banner. Not to be confused with being adorned with flags on attire/tattoos (that's "patriot")
King Zombie
Qín Shǐ Huáng-dì, 秦始皇帝
Last Apostle, The
Reikai Dōshi: Chinese Exorcist, 霊界導士
shovel
Character wields or is otherwise equipped with a shovel.
Jack
MÄR Heaven: Ärm Fight Dream
メルヘヴン Ärm Fight Dream
south_american
Characters from South American countries not covered by another tag.
Lazor Loyra
Schwarzerblitz
jetpack
A character who embraces the future and actually has one of these neato contraptions.
Jodo Kast
Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi
below_the_belt
Has moves aimed directly at the opponent's genitals
Sonya Blade
Mortal Kombat 11
one-leg_stance
Is capable of standing with only one leg when in combat.
Iroha
Samurai Shodown 6
Samurai Spirits: Tenkaichi Kenkakuden
sibling
This character has a brother or a sister. Or both.
Duo Lon
King of Fighters 11, The
The King of Fighters XI
road_signs
Road signs can be seen with this character. They can also use it in battle, wheter it is a melee weapon or just a projectile.
Nitori Kawashiro
Hopeless Masquerade
Touhou Shinkirou
broom
Carries a broomstick. Can also be used as a melee weapon.
Multi
Aquapazza
アクアパッツァ
cell_phone
The character is equipped with a cell phone or a smartphone.
Crimson Viper
C. Viper, Maya
Street Fighter 4
Street Fighter IV
headphones
Character prominently displays headphones on their person during the fight.
Kururu Sōchō
Keroro Gunsō: Meromero Battle Royale
hot_pants
Wears hot pants or anything short that expose the legs.
Vittoria
Kakuto Chojin
Kakutou Choujin: Fighting Super Heroes
converse
Wears Converse shoes or anything similar.
Sakura
Nitro+ Blasterz
waitress
Female character who serves food and drink to the customers.
Traude
Beatdown Dungeon: Demon Day
body_parts
Some parts requires to be destroyed in order to make progress or to win a battle, (usually but not always during boss battles).
Hydra
Mythic Blades
heart_effects
Heartshaped objects or special effect can be seen, whether it is a special move, a pose or a taunt.
censorship
Regional difference or update on a specific character. A move was removed, age of the character were changed or hidden, clothes were adjusted to avoid nudity etc.
Fox
Bloody Roar
Beastorizer (Arcade)
unarmed
Character who, in a game otherwise centered around weapon combat, chooses to fight with his or her hands.
Tina
Hercequary
ハースキュアリー
teleporter
Able to warp about the battlefield, while his/her contemporaries are unable to.
Parace L'sia
Arcana Heart 2
アルカナハート 2
classical_music
The character has some arranged, classical background music, usually during battle.
Sho Shinjo
Battle Arena Toshinden
palindrome
The characters name can be read either forward or reversed.
Bob
Fighters Destiny
Fighting Cup (JPN)
amnesia
Has either forgotten / lost their memories, or had them taken away somehow.
Ein
Dead or Alive 2
bajiquan
User of Bajiquan (aka Hakkyokuken), a style of Chinese martial arts centered around explosive bursts of energy through elbow slams, haymakers, and shoulder checks.
Li Mei
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
toriimon
Arena contains the Torii style of Japanese gate, associated with Shinto. Often red.
no_multiplayer
These games fit all of the normal criteria for a fighting game, but do not offer multiplayer versus play. Excludes differing ports from the main release (such as handheld versions).
Shanghai Kid, The
Hokuha Syōrin Hiryū no Ken
fetus
Embryonic imagery is popular shorthand in visual media for the gestation stages of eldritch abominations.
Mount Osore
Samurai Shodown 2
Shin Samurai Spirits (JPN), Jin Saulabi Spirits: Saulabi Tuhon (KOR)
Fetus of God
Vampire Savior
sports_visor
A crownless hat consisting simply of a visor or brim with a strap encircling the head for use in sunny outdoor sports.
beauty_mark
Character has a dark facial mole.
Tamaki
Dead or Alive 6
underwater
Arena is submerged in water, either enclosed in a windowed setting or floating with the fishes.
Atlantis
Justice League Task Force
Blacknoah '98
King of Fighters '98, The
haunted
The arena shows common signs of paranormal activity, like objects being moved by an unseen force, spirits of dead and apparitions.
Cyber Ruins
Slap Happy Rhythm Busters
clockwork
Applies to arenas with objects such as gears, a mechanical clock or any device that operates in a similar fashion.
London, Great Britain 1
Fatal Fury Special
Garou Densetsu Special (JPN)
free_to_play
A game or that has at least an optional version, if it's not the main/only version, that gives players the game itself plus one or more fighters for free, with additional modes and characters available for a price.
SoulCalibur: Lost Swords
chair
Character wields a chair, likely in a pro wrestling context, or otherwise utilizes one to hurt the enemy with.
Pescado
Override
rapid_weapon
An attack that consists of repeated strikes with a melee weapon.
Multi-Strike
dlc_stage
A stage delivered to the consumer after the game's release via download. May also be offered as a pre-order incentive.
Fearless
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
imposter
A person who pretends to be somebody else, who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another character for trying to assume his identity .
Miss X
SNK Gals' Fighters
arc_projectile
A projectile thrown or launched with a distinctive arc, often with a rainbow-like trajectory.
Ion Grenade
eyepiece
Wears a non-monocle eyepiece over one eye, which may be a technological device used to aid in combat. May also include eyepatches that have a function other than obscuring a missing eye.
Falco Lombardi
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Dairantō Smash Brothers DX (JPN)
butterfly
Associated with butterflies; summons or utilizes butterflies in some way; butterfly-motif in costume, has butterfly wings, etc.
Fiore Illusion
Elemental Battle Academy
エレメンタルバトルアカデミー
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