understand what is RTS, RPG, JRPG and Battle Royale

Like many areas of knowledge and entertainment, the games have their own vocabulary. To put an end to the secrets behind acronyms and main terms, below we explain four expressions that appear all the time in conversations and texts gamers. Look!

1. RTS

It stands for “Real-Time Strategy”. It’s a genre of games electronics involving resource management, base building, technology development, and real-time unit control.

In RTS, players must make strategic decisions in real time while controlling armies or civilizations in a dynamic environment. They usually involve constructing buildings, gathering resources, researching technologies, and training military units to fight enemies.

Some popular examples of RTS games include Age of Empires, Starcraft, Warcraft, Command and Conquer, and Civilization. Those games are known for their strategic depth and exciting real-time gameplay.

two. RPG

It means “Role-Playing Game” (game of interpretation of characters, in Portuguese). It’s a genre of electronic games in which players assume the role of fictional characters and interact in a virtual world created by the game. In roleplaying, players often create their own character, choosing traits such as class, race, skills, and attributes. They then embark on a journey through a fantasy world, interacting with non-player characters (NPCs), completing quests and combat.

The main aspect of role-playing games is the players’ freedom of choice. They have the ability to choose the path they want to follow, the skills they want to develop and the missions they want to complete. Character progress is measured in experience and levels, and the goal is usually to complete a story or defeat a final enemy.

Some popular RPG examples include The Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, World of Warcraft, and Diablo. These games are known for their narrative depth and the ability for players to customize and develop their characters.

3. JRPG

It means “Japanese Role-Playing Game”. It is a subgenre of role-playing games that is produced in Japan and influenced by Japanese culture and aesthetics. JRPGs have many distinctive characteristics, such as deep and emotional storylines, memorable characters, rich environments, and a gameplay strategic. They usually feature the latter turn-based feature, in which players and enemies perform attacks and abilities in battle.

JRPGs are also known for their anime/manga-style artwork, memorable soundtracks, and fantasy elements such as magic and monsters. Some of the most popular and influential JRPGs of all time are Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger and Persona. JRPGs have gained a large fan base across the world and remain an important part of the video game market.

4. battle royale

ANDa subgenre of action video games in which large numbers of players compete on a map, or in a battle, until only one player or team remains. The name “Battle Royale” is derived from a Japanese book of the same name, which features a similar premise.

Battle royale games usually start with all players jumping out of a plane, or another aircraft, onto an open map. Players must scavenge for weapons, equipment, and supplies to survive and fight others. The map is usually bounded by a safe area that shrinks over time, forcing players to move around and find others. gamers.

The goal is to be the last player or team to survive. Some Battle Royale games allow adventurers to play alone, while others allow them to play in teams with collaborators. The game can also be customized with different modes and objectives.

Some popular examples of Battle Royale include Fortnite, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Free Fire. These games are known for their intense gameplay, high competition, and a community online active and engaged.

By Douglas Martinez – Editora Europa