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main story by sidequests that more than make up for it?

Regardless of whether it is freebased or linear, long or short, good or bad, one of the main things you can expect in an RPG is battles. This also plays an important role in your decision. There are many different battle systems out there, and it's important to find one that works for you. Battle systems are, basically, how battles take place. Turn based, real time, full scale wars, one on one battles, controlling one character, controlling the entire team. All of these are important when you decide on your game of choice. Are you willing to sit and wait, choosing all your moves before the battle starts, or would you rather be able to move your characters around and risk an enemy striking you while you try and give commands? Do you want the AI to take care of all the characters but yours, or would you rather give commands to each of your party members? There are an infinite number of combinations to form a battle system, and it is important to find one that you enjoy.

None of the topics above are set in stone. Just because a game has few sidequests doesn't mean it's short. Just because a game is linear doesn't mean you will feel controlled the entire time. Just because a game is long doesn't mean it is good. These points can be combined in a variety of ways, forming a truly unique experience with each RPG you play. Go out and explore multiple titles, and find which style you enjoy the most.

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