Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sparks debate among Final Fantasy fans over turn-based combat
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
Final Fantasy has never been defined solely by turn-based combat, many believe.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sparked heated discussions among Final Fantasy fans regarding the future of turn-based combat systems. The game’s success, blending classic turn-based battles with parry and dodge mechanics, has prompted fans to debate whether the next Final Fantasy, specifically XVII, should return to a turn-based format.
Supporters, such as user Shirrako, point to the high ratings of Clair Obscur (91/100 on OpenCritic), Metaphor: ReFantazio, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Persona 5 Royal, arguing that turn-based combat remains in high demand. They believe that Clair Obscur, which sold one million copies in three days, proves Square Enix’s assumption about the genre's lack of popularity was mistaken. Opponents, including users AHalfNickel and Mexican_Sunbro, insist that the Final Fantasy series has never been defined solely by turn-based battles, and the success of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and XVI confirms the viability of the action RPG genre.
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Image author: Sandfall Interactive . Image source: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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