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Persistent minions

Other (objects, etc.) concept

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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
20
platforms

Alternate names: Persistent units
Name variations: permanent minions, permanent units

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.

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Games by year

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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.

Platforms

Windows44
Linux20
MS-DOS7
Mac OS X6
PS3
X3602
Mac OS Classic2
Amiga AGA1
Pandora1
Amiga CD321
WinCE1
Mobile1
PSP1
Nintendo DS1
Internet Only1
PS31
Android1
iOS1
PS41
Xbox One1

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