(which debuted around that time) provided a balance of arcade fun and simulation depth that some feel has been lost in newer iterations.
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2013 was the bridge between the classic era of RPGs and the modern open-world dominance that would follow. It was a year where "Leveling Up" felt earned, not given. (which debuted around that time) provided a balance