The earliest CRPGs were inspired by early role-playing games, particularly "Dungeons & Dragons", and attempted to provide postatistical character development, have been widely adapted to other video game genres.
The earliest CRPGs were inspired by early role-playing games, particularly "Dungeons & Dragons", and attempted to provide a similar play experience. Gameplay elements strongly associated with CRPGs, such as statistical character development, have been widely adapted to other video game genres.