Role-playing game
This genre originated from tabletop role-playing games. The user controls a hero or a group that must interact with non-player characters and fight against enemies. They all have various parameters, numerical characteristics, and specific abilities. The gameplay of role-playing games can be turn-based or in real-time. Role-playing games are divided into two types: some are focused solely on combat and provide the player with a wide range of combat skills and weaponry, while others offer greater freedom and allow players to complete certain quests without engaging in battle, using skills such as persuasion, stealth, etc. The second type of role-playing games features a deep world, an interesting storyline, and a large number of side quests.
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Best Games in the Role-playing game genre of 1987 (Game released)
Game released: Amiga, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, FM Towns, FM-7, MSX, NES, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1, SEGA Master System, Sharp X68000, PC → 1988
A turn-based role-playing game set in the fantasy world of Britannia, it focuses on the hero’s moral development rather than defeating a central villain. After...
Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga
Game released: DOS, FM-7, MSX, PC-88, PC-98 → 1989
Cosmic Soldier: Psychic War is a first-person arcade game with a mixture of role-playing, action and anime or manga games from developers from Kogado Software...
Role-playing game, First-person view, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Turn-based
Game released: Genesis, SEGA Master System, Wii → 2 April 1994
Phantasy Star is a first-person role-playing game with an anime/manga twist from the masters at SEGA Enterprises Ltd.. The main publisher of the game is SEGA...
Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga
Game released: NES → 13 November 1987
Artelius is a first-person role-playing game with elements of action, shooter and anime or manga games from the masters of the studio Nihon Bussan Co., Ltd.. The...