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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.
First appearing in Final Fantasy XII, the ADB system is a cross between the ATB (Active Time Battle) system used in offline Final Fantasy games and the RTB (Real-Time Battle) system used in the online Final Fantasy XI.
Grabbing the attention of a nearby enemy NPC. Usually leads to them attacking.
Items placed oh so close by, yet require traversing half the map and finding secret entrances to find
A notable time delay which ignores the character/player state (like having enough mana) and prevents an ability or action from being done. This concept is common in MMORPGs, but does occur in other genres.
An attack that does more damage than usual, usually affected by random chance and some sort of modifier.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
The accent of someone traditionally from England. Not to be confused with Welsh or Scottish, which are totally different despite being sometimes referred to as simply "British" accent.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
A device used in many games with vast open worlds, to travel instantaneously from one place to another. It sometime appears in the form of an item or skill.
Anything from a village to the whole world existing on a giant creature.
The Nopon are a friendly race of merchants in Xenoblade Chronicles.
Games that allow characters to be switched with the press of a button. This concept's definition does not include player switching in team sports games.
Optional conversation-based cutscenes that are unrelated to the main narrative. These conversations are often humorous or provide insight into the game's setting.
A system in which the player is allowed to control multiple characters. Most commonly seen in role playing games. Can also be used to describe party systems in the MMORPG genre, which brings a group of players together to accomplish various tasks.
Third-party developers and publishers occasionally engage in the practice of releasing a title or piece of DLC on only one platform for any number of reasons. Sometimes these are permanent while others are only platform exclusive for a certain window of time.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
Health lost, but recoverable if certain actions are performed, such as swapping characters in a fighting game.
Characters that have a Scottish accent.
Downloadable content is sometimes released as its own standalone product, without requiring the base game that spawned it to play.
A page for characters that speak with a Welsh accent.
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