Game processing apparatus executes a game in which a player character in a virtual space defeats an enemy through operation of a controller by the player. Through operation of an attack button of a controller, branch technique of a ninja is employed to display branch of the player character as afterimages, with attack capabilities imparted to branch. Consequently the attack potential is enhanced, the action of the action game can be made more diverse, the interest of the player in the game is increased, and the game is made more stimulating.