PLATFORM ADVENTURE
Xardion/Chou Kou Gasshin Xardion (SNES) - WIP
Subgenre: Action Platformer w/ RPG elements/ARPG-lite (leveling system)
Other: Hub map
Four different chars that you can switch between on the fly (start with three and the fourth joins over the course of the game, some have unique abilities that let you explore new areas - the panther is able to reach into tight spaces and Xardion is able to bomb breakable blocks to reach certain items later on)
Some backtracking required (need to go back for some key items as Xardion)
Some grinding required
Save feature
No area maps
Some in-game party dialogue which doesn't pause gameplay (similar to River City Ransom)
Some death pits
Short levels
Playthrough - Video Review - Review
Influenced by: Probably Mega Man series, possibly Eternal City or Brain Breaker, Wonder Boy III, Castlevania III, Valis III, TMNT (NES)
Influenced: Possibly Blood Gear, Cybernator, The Messenger