# Gameplay Aspects

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Soulbond is a **third-person perspective** game where the player’s character avatar can be seen in the centre of the screen. 

Combat mechanics involve combinations of **action** and loadout **strategies**. 

Character **power growth** revolves around collection of **items** and improving **skills**. There are **NO character levels** in Soulbond. 

**Phase 1** of the game will feature **session-based dungeons** focused on **Musou (hack & slash)** action, while **Phase 2** will feature an **open free-roaming world** with more types of **social interactions** and **in-game activities**.

 **Cooperative play** is encouraged in the game, especially in combat and other tasks. 

Player **characters** will possess a variety of **traits**, **skills**, **classes**, while **monsters** will have different classes and elements, each with varying **degrees of power**. 

Tougher monsters are designated as **Bosses**, and pose a significant challenge to players. 

Elements feature prominently in the game, and the **five major elements** have their own unique **nations**, **skills**, **items** and **wearables**. 

Each element has its own **advantages** and **disadvantages** and provides an added layer of **depth** to gameplay.