Question 1

What defines a 'roguelike' game?

Accepted Answer

Permanent character death combined with procedurally generated levels. A roguelike traditionally features permadeath and randomized dungeons — you lose everything when you die and start over with fresh procedurally generated content.

Question 2

What does 'MMORPG' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. MMORPG = Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. Thousands of players in one persistent shared world, each running their own character.

Question 3

What is a 'MOBA'?

Accepted Answer

A Multiplayer Online Battle Arena — two teams, top-down map, hero units. MOBA = Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. Two teams pick hero characters and fight to destroy the enemy base on a fixed map.

Question 4

What's a 'sandbox' game?

Accepted Answer

A game that gives players open freedom to build, explore, or create without strict objectives. Sandbox games prioritize open freedom — players set their own goals, build systems, explore, or create. Structure is loose on purpose.

Question 5

What is a 'metroidvania'?

Accepted Answer

A 2D exploration platformer where new abilities unlock previously inaccessible areas. Metroidvanias combine platforming with a heavily interconnected map — you unlock new abilities that let you revisit earlier areas and reach new places.

Question 6

What defines a 'soulslike'?

Accepted Answer

An action RPG with high difficulty, stamina management, and lost-progress-on-death mechanics. Soulslikes are difficult action RPGs where you drop your currency at your death spot and have to fight back to reclaim it — with careful stamina-based combat.

Question 7

What is a '4X' strategy game?

Accepted Answer

A strategy game built around 'eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate'. 4X games are grand-strategy titles where you explore territory, expand your empire, exploit resources, and eventually eliminate rivals — turn-based or real-time.

Question 8

What is a 'visual novel'?

Accepted Answer

An interactive story-focused game with mostly reading, static art, and branching choices. Visual novels are largely text-driven interactive fiction, with illustrated backgrounds, character art, and story branches based on player choices.

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