Item (computer game)

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Chaos Emeralds from the game Sonic the Hedgehog

An item is a collectable item in computer games of various genres that can mostly be used. Items can be obtained in different places, for example when opening chests or boxes, as loot from defeated opponents (see Loot ) or from allied NPCs . The player can often create new items himself from certain ingredients.

In general, items have a positive effect on the player's character , but some items can cause damage or a penalty. The totality of all items that a character carries with him is also known as his inventory .

Types of items

Items can have different effects and properties. Most types of items can be found in many different games.

Powerups, life points and mana

Some items such as medicinal plants and potions can replenish the player's life points . If the character is gifted with magic , he can usually refill his magic points with mana potions . Sometimes there are other items, for example potions, that improve endurance or cure poisoning . Powerups can be used for a limited time. B. Grant invulnerability. Extra lives can also be classified in this category.

Armor and weapons

In many games, the player character can protect himself with armor , accessories and other things and improve his skills. Even more common is the ability to find weapons for close combat (like swords) or firearms .

Items can often be put down again, if this is not possible, this is called a bind-on equip or bind-on pickup .

Quest items

These items are required to complete certain quests in the game. Often this is their only possible use, but sometimes they can also be used for other purposes, for example as a weapon.

Collectibles and money

Some items have no purpose of their own and can only be collected and exchanged for other items. This includes money (under various names) that can be used to buy things in many games. Sometimes you can use it to unlock bonuses (e.g. mini-games).

Others

Some items are useless on their own, but can be important in connection with other items to improve them or to create new ones. Completely useless items are called red herrings .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Lexicon - spielbar.de - assessments of computer games. (No longer available online.) In: www.spielbar.de. Federal Agency for Civic Education , archived from the original on July 4, 2016 ; Retrieved July 4, 2016 .