RPGs and Their Elements

[~Axis~]

I like the Megaman Battle Network RPG series' gameplay style because it further adds to the involvement in battle that you guys are talking about. You dont just time your button presses but can actually move and choose when you attack. The overworld missions in the series also serve a purpose instead of the "go to the end of the area in one piece and fight the boss" mission style in some RPG's. You have to solve lots of overworld puzzles to progress and it really gets your brain working. Not to mention that you cant just level up by defeating enemies and collecting EXP, but you have to find and collect the "HP Data" item that are either hidden in the overworld, found in shops and need to be purchased or given to you by certain people. So now you have that much more of a reason to go exploring. There are also extra (and also hidden) overworld levels after you beat the game with a certain amount of battle chips collected where a whole new adventure begins, except 10x harder. Terrific replay value. That's another thing that should be in an RPG. Giving me a reason to play the game even after finishing it.