Heroes of Might and Magic IV 2002
Why it still holds upThe hero on the field is still a general who can be killed, and has to be kept alive.
2000s RPGs that still hold up
Somebody to become, and a long while to become them
Games
Heroes of Might and Magic IV 2002
Why it still holds upThe hero on the field is still a general who can be killed, and has to be kept alive.
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Spore 2008
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Final Fantasy XIII 2009
Why it still holds upSwitching roles mid fight still makes the Paradigm system the game's own.