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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Most commonly found in older RPGs, fellow party members will follow exactly one square behind you/another party member.
Dragons were originally messengers from heaven, according to early Buddhist texts. In games, they can be among the most fearsome of adversaries, but there are some exceptions.
Enemies in RPGs that are visible on the overworld map and that are engaged in combat when touched. Examples include Earthbound and Paper Mario.
When a level select screen takes the form of a map.
Games that allow the player to choose which level to play next, rather than a fixed linear order.
An overworld system consisting of several locations connected by straight paths.
A simple texture mapping graphics mode on the SNES that allows a background layer to be rotated and scaled. Many game developers used this to create faux-3D worlds and environments.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
Enemies that appear out of nowhere and force the player into a battle.
A viewable map that displays the entire game world. The map also usually shows the player's location in the world.
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