Character classes appear in many video games, as they're a convenient system for breaking down abilities and attacks used by party members. The system has its roots in the early days of Dungeons & ...

Ben Veress is a Contributing Features Writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Starting his gaming journey with Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles on the PS1, he quickly developed a passion for all ...

These classic turn-based RPGs strike a perfect, 10/10 balance between their narratives and gameplay.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Turn-based RPGs are a classic subgenre of the Role Playing genre of games, where the difficulty can range from mind-numbingly easy to “Dear God, why did that crit!?” Turn-based RPGs, especially in the ...

Role-playing games have changed dramatically over the last several decades. Early RPGs were built around rigid systems, menu-driven combat, and heavy stat management that often prioritized planning ...