: Unlike the anime, the games allow players to experience an alternate history where certain characters survive or meet earlier than they did in the original series.

: The gameplay blends real-time action with a "Tactical Command" system, mimicking the feeling of an MMO while remaining a single-player RPG experience.

: A core feature of titles like Alicization Lycoris is the "Affinity" system, where players can strengthen bonds with allies to unlock unique sub-events and cooperative combat skills.

In the context of the Sword Art Online gaming community, these "ps" (Promotional/Preview Series) files often feature character-specific trailers or gameplay highlights. Feature: The Evolution of the SAO Gameverse