Combo
Match
Match noun - A competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize.
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Both words in one sentence
- This lead to the English-language version of the game PVP being full mostly of attempted one-combo kills in order to win the match, rather than using any other attacks.
Source: Gameplay Derailment - Being on your second life-bar also allowed access to clashes, a combo breaker that can be used to turn the match in your favor, but only once per match per character.
Source: Three Round Deathmatch -
The Island of Doctor Moreau had a few mix-and-match characters, most prominently M'ling, a bear/dog/ox combo, and a hyena/swine man.
Source: Mix-and-Match Critters
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