Go up
Go up verb - Move upward.
Level
Level verb - To make equal in amount, degree, or status.
Both terms in one sentence
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The exception is Wizardry 4, where there's no real reason to go back and level some more because the monsters you summon increase in power with each Level of the dungeon you go up.
Source: Level Grinding -
Similarly, in American Wasteland, the Downtown level is made easier with the ability to just climb the raised areas at the beginning of the level rather than having to go up the ramp to get to them.
Source: It's Easy, so It Sucks -
The Rune Factory series of games require Level Grinding and Stat Grinding, because your HP and stats go up, and in Rune Factory 3, your RP (basically "do anything" points) go up by level.
Source: Level Grinding
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