Michael Murphy is a Guides Writer from the United States. As a lifelong gamer and former freelance writer for Destructoid, Michael strives to deliver the best content possible, no matter the format.
Remnant 2 uses an incredibly customizable system for character classes called Archetypes. Archetypes provide a set of skills and perks that your character will earn as they level up. Each Archetype ...
I've been playing video games almost my entire life, with a particular preference for RPGs, Strategy Games, and 3D Platformers. When I'm not writing or gaming, I usually work on my own game projects ...
Archetypes are the class system in in Metaphor: ReFantazio, with each one determining the skills an abilities available to you. Over the course of the game, you can invest in them more deeply to grow ...
Cara is a graduate of NYU's Game Design program with a love for all things narrative and gaming. Metaphor: ReFantazio officially launches this fall and has detailed its collector's edition bonuses, ...
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What is an Archetype?

When I'm starting a new project, I try to list all the characters out just to see who I think will be in the narrative. Then, I try to break down who they are and why they should be there. In order to ...
Carol S. Pearson, Ph.D., D.Min, is an internationally known authority on archetypes and their application to everyday life and work. Her work in the field has helped people find their purpose and live ...
The world needs a hero - but what hero will you be? Creating a character in City of Heroes is an exciting process that presents you with the opportunity to harness your imagination. You get to choose ...
An archetype is an original model of a person, ideal example, or a prototype after which others are copied, patterned, or emulated; a symbol universally recognized by all. Archetypes put context to a ...