While there are certainly debates on whether CRPGs are better than VRPGs, and vice-versa, critics rarely discuss why some people prefer one kind of RPG over the other. CRPGs and VRPGs have offered wildly different gameplay experiences since their inception--traditionally, the former offer a difficult, combat-focused gameplay with plenty of stat-building, while the latter focuses more on strong stories and characters. Most new fans of CRPGs and VRPGs have neglected to play the classic games of the genre. Video games and computer games, much like film, have a rich history and it is through playing old and new games that one gains a greater appreciation of the medium as a whole.