New Game Plus (also written New Game+, NG+ or hero mode) is an unlockable video game mode that lets the player restart the story while keeping all or some of the items, levels, or experience earned during a previous playthrough.
Definition
New Game Plus is an unlockable video game mode available in some titles. It allows the player to restart the game's story with all or some of the items or experience gained in the first playthrough. The mode is sometimes also called hero mode.
Context
New Game Plus modes are typically unlocked after completing the game's story at least once. They sometimes contain features not normally available in the initial playthrough, such as increased difficulty, altered combat or encounters, and more.
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