Hazardous powers

Video game concept

Magic, super powers and such can be dangerous to the user as well even when properly executed.

52
games
15
platforms

Alternate names: Dangerous powers, Hazardous magic

Such as throwing an AOE (area of effect) spell at your feet causes yourself to feel its effects as much as anyone else.

This is not simply about friendly fire but rather that the caster themselves get hurt from poorly managed powers (such as those AoE things).
Related:
* Friendly fire

Contrast:
* Safe powers

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Games by year

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The first Hazardous powers video game was released in 1991.

Beamdog, SSI and Blue Manchu published most of these games.

Platforms

Windows 15
Linux 14
Mac OS X 5
MS-DOS 4
Mac OS Classic 4
PS 1
Internet Only 1
NEC PC9801 1
C64 1
C128 1
SNES 1
Lynx 1
Amiga 1
Mega-CD 1
Amiga AGA 1