Today, graphics are a key defining feature of most games. While 2D graphics used to be the

A console role-playing game (often abbreviated CRPG) is a video game genre that has its origin rooted in video game consoles and includes game mechanics and settings derived from those of traditional role-playing games. The term also applies to role-playing video games on handheld video game systems

The majority of console RPG's are set in fictional worlds which the hero explores and ultimately saves throughout the course of the game. In most cases, especially in early CRPG's, the game takes place in a medieval fantasy setting, and feature common elements such as mythological monsters to fight (most notably dragons), magic for the characters to learn, and kingdoms to save or conquer.