Today, you can hardly find any release – from strategy games to side-scrollers – without a trace of the RPG genetic code. That includes levelling up, upgrading abilities, equipping gear, forming relationships, fighting through dungeons, and more. The genre’s core concepts incubated and evolved, while other types of games borrowed and applied the mechanics that made RPGs successful. Over the years, the borders defining RPGs eroded. These qualities earned RPGs a reputation as the longest, most immersive, and most complex experiences available.
The focus on story, exploration, and character progression was distinct from the platformers and action titles that dominated the industry. In the early days of gaming, identifying role-playing games was easy.
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