Over the years, I’ve been on quite a ride with the ups and downs of turn-based RPGs. Many gamers, including myself, have nostalgically looked back at the strategic golden era of these games that seemed to fade away in the 2010s when the industry started favoring real-time action over traditional turn-based gameplay. One Reddit user aptly summarized our shared sentiment, expressing regret over how the genre essentially disappeared from the AAA market. The widespread belief that real-time action represented the “next step” in gaming left fans of turn-based games feeling overlooked and disheartened. However, as the gaming world continues to evolve, this Reddit user, along with countless others, remains optimistic that there’s still a place for both styles, highlighting the importance of offering diverse gameplay experiences.