Turn-based combat was at its pinnacle in the ’80s and ’90s.

However, after that, real-time combat increased in popularity and seemingly took over the industry.

In fact, it seemed like turn-based combat was just going to slowly fade away.

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That never happened, though.

Some developers kept releasing turn-based games.

Some people real-time combat is others.

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Others say it’s turn-based.

This led to a bit of a resurgence of these types of games.

As a result, even a very contemporary system like thePS5is home to many great turn-based titles.

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Your characters are part of an Expedition that attempts to put a stop to this cycle.

This premise is unique and very creative.

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The same could be said for the turn-based combat.

It includes dodges, parries, and quick-time events (QTEs).

So, it combines elements of real-time combat with the turn-based system to great success.

Transistor, Unicorn Overlord and Metaphor ReFantazio.

So, it’s a classic sort of RPG tale.

Turn-based RPGs are still being made, and they’re still great!

In fact, the entire game is a bit of a throwback toclassic RPGs from the ’90s.

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As such, it has a cool pixel art style and uses a fixed isometric camera view.

The throwback feel continues into the turn-based combat.

It isn’t deeply complex like many turn-based systems these days.

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Instead, it is simple and satisfying.

So, a tournament to decide the successor is being held, and you’re part of it.

Many aspects of the game are brilliant, including the combat.

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The game includes both real-time and turn-based combat.

Naturally, these abilities are effective, and they also look visually appealing and are quite cinematic at times.

This leads to a bunch of battles with your adversaries.

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These are large-scale skirmishes where you move your units around the battlefield.

When one of those groups collides with the enemy, it turns into a little turn-based battle.

You don’t manually attack or anything like that.

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Instead, it’s all about how you’ve prepared your units.

Therefore, factors such as their positioning and the skills they possess are crucial.

Consequently, it’s even more strategic than the average turn-based title.

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The series used to contain only action-adventure beat ‘em ups.

Now, they also include turn-based RPGs, such as Infinite Wealth.

They spend much of the game in Hawaii this time around.

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The series has a reputation for being wacky, which is seen in the game’s combat.

It adds a layer of extra personality to battles, helping Infinite Wealth stand out among other turn-based games.

After all, superhero adventures are typically more about action than strategy.

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Yet, Midnight Suns does a good job of providing both.

We take a look at some of the best games that involve turn-based combat.

Each of your characters has different skills and attacks.

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Yet, you dont necessarily get access to them all during each fight.

Each turn, you pick which ones to play.

From here, they can access their target’s subconscious and attempt to steal their malevolent intent.

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Those targets are evil adults they meet in the real world.

It is within the metaverse where the group participates in turn-based battles against various enemies.

During these skirmishes, they make use of Personas, which are manifestations of their psyche.

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With them, you might unleash deadly and stylish special attacks.

In the process, they have to stop a dangerous force from killing everyone.

It makes for a compelling story, featuring a diverse array of interesting characters.

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The game’s combat offers a great deal of variety, as no two battles feel the same.

This is because there are so many different abilities and enemy types.

Additionally, the environment plays a significant role as well.

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Nico Minoru casting a spell in Marvel’s Midnight Suns.

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The Phantom Thieves standing in the rain in Persona 5 Royal.

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Wyll pointing a sword forward in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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