Hiku on 30 September 2024
Art of Fighting (1992) by SNK was seemingly the first fighting game to have special attacks that could only be performed by consuming meter from a 'special gauge'. (Under the lifebar in this case.)
But I wonder what the oldest videogame you can think of to have this is?
And I'm specifically thinking of a special gauge that can be replenished through an active action by the player. (Such as a charge up animation like in Dragonball, or by attacking.)
So probably not something like an MP gauge to cast spells in an rpg.
Because those are typically replenished by potions. Same for the hearts in Castlevania.
