The hardcore, action - RPG genre, which was overwhelmingly put on the map by the Dark Souls franchise, is recognizable by a few key mechanics. (provengamer.com)
Further enhancing and solidifying key mechanics of gameplay found today, examples being gaining unlocks from COD points. (gaminginstincts.com)
PS4's Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below combines mixes key mechanics from musou games and action RPGs. (playstationlifestyle.net)