Shame
Shame noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
Trophy
Trophy noun - An asset that brings praise or renown.
Usage example: the mogul's latest trophies include an oversized mansion and a 20-years-younger wife
Nearby Word: trophic
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Final Fantasy X: You don't need to win the blitzball tournament to continue the story, the only difference being whether Wakka holds the trophy afterwards or not... and perhaps a feeling of shame in the player.
Source: Open Ended Boss Battle -
Games that end up being exploited for the Platinums include Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Hannah Monatana: The Movie (the notorious of them all that became an Old Shame for some Trophy hunters) and Megamind: Ultimate Showdown (which beat out HM: The Movie for easy plat).
Source: Just Here for Godzilla
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