Persistent minions
Other (objects, etc.) concept
Minions or similar stick around with the player across missions, maps, etc. However, this does not mean they can not be lost. Should only be used when unusual, such as in strategy games.
97
games
20platforms
Alternate names: Persistent units
Name variations: permanent minions, permanent units
WIN 2010
WIN 2014-06-16
WIN 2006-05-23
OSX 2013-04-25
WIN 2009-06-26
DOS 1995
CD32 1994
DOS 1995
LIN 1999-12-15
WIN 1999
PS3 2012-10-09
WIN 2009-02-19
This is one of the defining traits of 4X, grand strategy, tactical RPGs and tactical strategy games. Possibly originally seen in sports management games.
This likely means that recruitment happens only out of combat, out of missions, etc.
This likely means that recruitment happens only out of combat, out of missions, etc.
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The first Persistent minions video game was released in 1994.
2K Games, Microprose, Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide published most of these games.