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''Ultima 4'' is a role-playing video game. Specifically, it belongs to the sub-genre of American-style RPVGs. | ''Ultima 4'' is a role-playing video game. Specifically, it belongs to the sub-genre of American-style RPVGs. | ||
Three aspects that can define the genre of | Three aspects that can define the genre of role-playing video games are listed here, and they apply to ''Ultima 4'' as well: | ||
# '''Text''' is an essential part of the game, and the heroes have to talk and interact with non-evil characters to proceed in the adventure. | # '''Text''' is an essential part of the game, and the heroes have to talk and interact with non-evil characters to proceed in the adventure. | ||
# There is freedom of '''exploration''', all the areas are connected by an "overworld", and areas that have been previously cleared can usually be re-visited; in other words, the game is non-linear. | # There is freedom of '''exploration''', all the areas are connected by an "overworld", and areas that have been previously cleared can usually be re-visited; in other words, the game is non-linear. | ||
# There are '''permanent upgrades''', in the form of enhancements of the various attributes of the characters (attack, strength, magic etc.). | # There are '''permanent upgrades''', in the form of enhancements of the various attributes of the characters (attack, strength, magic etc.). | ||
Japanese-style RPVG focus more on the plot, while American-style RPVG like ''Ultima 4'' focus more on exploration and "body-building" of the characters. Nevertheless, all three aspects are present in every | Japanese-style RPVG focus more on the plot, while American-style RPVG like ''Ultima 4'' focus more on exploration and "body-building" of the characters. Nevertheless, all three aspects are present in every role-playing video game. | ||
== Remake differences == | == Remake differences == | ||