Role-Playing Video Game

A Role-Playing Video Game is a video game where the video game player controls the actions of a character (and/or several party members) immersed in some well-defined world.

• Context:
  • It can range from being a Single-Player Role-Playing Video Game to being a Multi-Player Role-Playing Video Game.
• Example(s):
  • an Action Role-Playing Video Game, such as Destiny 2.
  • a Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MORPG).
  • Final Fantasy Video Game.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Puzzle Video Game.
  • a Role-Playing Tabletop Game.
• See: Role-Playing, Tabletop Role-Playing Game, Dungeons & Dragons, Campaign Setting, Game Mechanics, Replay Value, Gamemaster, Text-Based Game.

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References

2017

• (Wikipedia, 2017) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/role-playing_video_game Retrieved:2017-5-30.
  • A role-playing video game (commonly referred to as role-playing game or RPG, as well as computer role-playing game or CRPG) is a video game genre where the player controls the actions of a character (and/or several party members) immersed in some well-defined world. Many role-playing video games have origins in tabletop role-playing games (Including Dungeons & Dragons) and use much of the same terminology, settings and game mechanics. Other major similarities with pen-and-paper games include developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replayability and immersion. The electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences.

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