For as much importance as players place on an RPG’s story, characters, and worldbuilding, it’s important to remember that the actual gameplay and combat take up the other half of the experience.

Since the very first Dragon Quest hero pummeled a slime in a little box, novel combat systems have gone hand-in-hand with JRPGs. That’s a big part of what gives the genre its enduring appeal, how it ...

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Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Open-world games focus on diverse combat moves to engage players for ...