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This Unreal Engine 5 RPG Looks Stunning | Gamespot

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is gorgeous turn-based RPG developed in Unreal Engine 5 that takes inspiration from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Super Mario RPG. Sandfall Interactive's upcoming RPG is set to release sometime next year.

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Square Enix Acknowledges Expedition 33 Success, Reiterates Commitment To Turn-Based RPGs

Square Enix has acknowledged the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the company remains committed to making turn-based RPGs.

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CrimsonWing691d 6h ago (Edited 1d 6h ago )

Yea, we’ll see. This shouldn’t be news to them at this point. Atlus has been having amazing success with turn-based RPGs even more so sales wise than Clair.

Hell, DQ3 did super well.

coolfool1d 1h ago

I don't think turn-based combat is what made Clair Obscur a success. The game was overall great. But, it did show that turn-based could be successfully incorporated into a great game and itself also be great along with the other aspects of the game.

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It Shouldn't Take Expedition 33's Success to Remind Square Enix That Turn-Based Still Sells

TNS: Expedition 33 was the wake-up call Square Enix needed, telling it turn-based RPGs are still popular, but that shouldn't have been the case.

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Relientk772d ago

True, but if it does get it through their thick skulls, then that works.

Although, the Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD remakes will be turn-based and (the worst kept secret) Final Fantasy IX remake should be turn-based I would imagine. Let's see if any newer games go turn-based too.

thorstein2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

DQIII HD Remake was turned based and very successful. Then there was a really obscure turn based game came Balder's Gate 3. I heard it might have done well.

Profchaos2d ago

I wouldn't be shocked if they switched ff to the vii remake combat system

PapaBop1d 21h ago

It won't get through to them though, despite E33's success, they still won't risk going fully turn based for their big budget projects simply because they are still in the mindset that it needs to be action combat to appeal to the mainstream audience. I hope I'm wrong but don't underestimate just how stubborn Japanese execs can be

barom1d 14h ago

Ya'll are hyping up Expedition 33 too much. Reminder that FF XVI sold 3 million in a week and it took Expedition 33 approximately a month to get to that (33 days to reach 3.3 million).

thorstein1d 10h ago

New IP vs established IP.

barom1d 2h ago

1 platform vs 3 platforms
1 week vs 1 month

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DivineHand1252d ago

While it is true that Sqaure Enix has moved away from turn based games compared to how they were in the past, there is a good reason for it.

Older gamers will know this but during the ps2 era, we were flooded with turned based games from Japanese studios and this created a form of fatigue back then going into the next generation.

When Square released FF13, they received heavy criticism for making the game turned based like every other FF game and not doing enough to innovate. This is why they made FF15, FF7 Remake and FF16 have real time combat. It gave the series a fresh spin and has brought in new fans to the series.

I personally would be happy with either turned based FF or the real-time combat version we see today.

Shane Kim2d ago

Remake and Rebirth have "turn based" if you set it in the settings.

Lexreborn22d ago

Dang wish I saw your post before I made mine because we definitely feel the same way lol

Profchaos2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Yeah hit the nail on the head but its like ww2 games we get hundreds of them then a decade of nothing and people start missing them i think we're going to start seeing them return

Claire, dragon quest even yakuza have seen turn based return

Runechaz1d 8h ago

Every Pokémon game is also a Turn Base RPG.. and selling millions

andy852d ago

Only need to look at their own game DQ 11 approaching 10 million to show there's a market. And that's not as big of a name as FF

Runechaz1d 8h ago

you can also look at the Pokemon game number

Tacoboto2d ago

Another article about Expedition 33 and Square Enix and turn-based games? This is starting to sound like propaganda.

The game didn't sell because it's a turn-based game; it sold and is enjoyed because it's a really freaking good game that released completed at a good price without gamer drama attached to it. No Mtx, no wait-until-it's-patched, minimal bloat, a self-contained story, no multiplatform BS. Just a solid original game that absolutely nails what it intended to do.

Redemption-642d ago

I was just about to say the same thing.

anast2d ago

This comment should have a 100 upvotes, at least.

CrimsonWing692d ago

Maybe try actually listening to the fans who have supported the series for decades. This habit of ignoring your core audience just to chase people who were never interested in Final Fantasy in the first place makes no sense. And when that approach fails, doubling down on it is beyond baffling.

The battle system has never been the main reason non-FF or non-JRPG players stayed away. Gutting the series’ identity to chase a broader market doesn’t attract new players. It just alienates the loyal ones.

Keep going down this road and we’ll end up with Final Fantasy Fortnite abomination or a F2P Battle Royale game.. Oh wait…

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How to Rematch Simon in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Patch 1.3.0 Guide)

Learn how to rematch Simon in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Patch 1.3.0. Includes full rematch conditions, ideal Pictos, challenge modifiers, and updated build guides to prepare your best team.

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joab7772d ago

I will just one shot him! This is my favorite game of the last few years, but if I had one gripe it would be balancing in act 3. You have to farm enough to be able to tackle certain content and then you end up too strong for 99% of it!