Characters only get one life and fight against various monsters and players throughout the realm.

But lately I seemed to be running up against bigger, badder monsters.

The player fights against monsters to obtain new items and equipment.

It worked against monsters in the middle of the night when you were about five, but was probably not a viable defence under these circumstances.

"And wouldn't you agree that an informed press is one of our best weapons against monsters like the Fisherman?"

Mission points may be accumulated to increase the hunting difficulty levels to face against stronger monsters.

The player then travels throughout the world, fighting against monsters along the way.

He gripped the pistol, although what use was it against monsters?

They therefore decide to stay in the city, fighting against other monsters and yōkai which attack humans, making a few friends along the way.

Of mention is the tradition of Coyote fighting against monsters.