Mechanics Explained
Turn-Based, Real-Time With Pause or Action: RPG Combat Systems Explained
Turn-based, Active Time Battle, real-time with pause, action and hybrids: how each RPG combat model works, with examples, pros and cons.
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Subgenres
What Is a Soulslike? The Action RPG Subgenre Explained
Stamina combat, bonfires, lost souls and brutal bosses: what defines a soulslike, where it came from, and the best non-FromSoftware examples.