The "Turn Based Final Fantasy" You've Been Waiting For: Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is a recently announced turn based RPG with incredible visuals, a deeply interesting plot, and even voice acting from Ben Starr.
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[@damagon647]

The people that grew up with games like Final Fantasy, Persona, etc. Are now old enough to make their own games and im so here for it

[@Dracobyte]

Also Golden Sun.

[@Y-two-K]

TBF the oldest of those who enjoyed Final Fantasy as kid (like on the NES/Famicom) are in their 40's/50's now. So that shouldn't really be anything new, unless you're referring to those that grew up with the PS1+ generations of those franchises.

[@jeremiahblackwell8914]

Legend of dragoon

[@damagon647]

@@Y-two-K yeah I mainly meant those around the PS1 / 2 era. Prolly shoulda specified lol

[@Gaias_guardian]

Facts. Turn based is coming full circle :)

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

If I had the money, I would buy all the copies just to make sure it was a massive hint. Not every RPG (even Final Fantasy) needs to be turned based. But I'll definitely support any modern game that does.

[@bigcsbigbrother3685]

I can dig those sentiments my brother Drew

[@Zeik56]

I'll need to see more of the game before make any commitments, but this game is definitely at the top of my list right now of games I hope live up to their premise.

[@josephmoore9706]

Support call of duty instead

[@aerolord]

I'm gonna double dip in this game just to give my support.

[@seguuro]

​@@josephmoore9706call of crap

[@sonickles_]

Ben Starr's voice will make this story somethign really special no matter what

[@ryandabian2982]

A talented voice actor and just fun dude. Glad he's getting more work thanks to his performance in FFXVI.

[@zalden2565]

I hope he doesn’t sound like he did in the latter portion of 16.

[@Dracobyte]

Also Shadowheart's VA from Baldur's Gate 3

[@mikeoakeshart3823]

Also Victor Borba as the vocalist

[@redcronojm]

Former Devs of Ubisoft made this game. They wanted something different than what Ubisoft was going for.

[@extra4542]

Intentionally designing to the game to avoid the ubisoft formula is even better news

[@kennykenevil57]

Current Ubisoft could never, I'm happy these devs found a place to be creative.

[@debishvebishwish4839]

@@kennykenevil57the current Ubisoft management wont know innovation even if it hit them on the face

[@NAzo.]

Okay kinda worried now. Hoping for no microcrap and no buggy messes.

[@kennykenevil57]

@@NAzo. Most devs at all the big studios are great, including Ubisoft (especially from years ago) the problem is creative control, not dev talent.

[@Trace153]

That trailer surprised me and hyped me up for a game I never heard of a moment before. Take notes BioWare that’s what trailers are suppose to do.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

Not a fan of the Dragon Age trailer?

[@Trace153]

@@drewtheunspoken3988 I have eyes and ears, so no….

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

@@Trace153 that seems to be the general consensus. I seem to be in the tasteless minority who were excited by it. I'm okay with it, though.

[@Trace153]

@@drewtheunspoken3988 guess you are a big Disney and Pixar fan, along with hero shooters and that sort. That good for you, I still have plenty of games to play and new ones from companies like this one who make games that still excite me.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

@Trace153 I don't play hero shooters, but it's not because of the art direction. And I'm not going to lie, I was taken aback by the trailer initially. It definitely isn't what I expected or necessarily preferred. It does, however, look like an evolution of the first game's art style, at least to me. I don't think that makes it better, but it made it less jarring in my mind. Having watched the trailer a few times, it's kind of grown on me. The game still might suck but I enjoyed the first 3 enough to give it a shot. The gameplay reveal tomorrow may change my mind.

[@extra4542]

the graphics, world design, and battle system look incredible. honestly, this might have some of the best environments I've ever seen in gaming and I'm personally so glad they're not sticking to purely medieval which people equate to what fantasy is for some reason. What UE5 is capable of doing is insane. It's wild we've gotten to the point that games look like what those FFX FMVs look like, if not even better in ways. I've been wanting a fantasy AAA turn based game for what, around 15 years now? so grateful for this studio for taking the plunge. hoping the people crying out for for turn based show up for this game to prove to SE and other studios that there is indeed an audience for this and that turn based is NOT outdated, just needs to be executed correctly with modern touches and interesting mechanics also fun fact: the director and ben starr are both huge fans of FF8, so it's great to see that passion for JPRGs there. also, this is another chance for ben starr to win an award for his performance which I think he surely deserves

[@dadodem2157]

Holy smokes NSP...This game gives me so much hope and joy for the video game industry! I am definitely keeping an eye on that game, cause it looks and feels like a breath of fresh air. First BG3, and now this.❤ I am glad to hear it's creators are FF fans. You're right when stating the gameplay resembles older FF games and Persona games! Please keep us posted on anything new regarding Expedition 33, and love your videos as always!😊❤

[@jeremiahblackwell8914]

It’s a lot like legend of dragoon too

[@marcustodd2910]

That combat system looks super promising. I really hope this game turn out as good as it looks and sells like hot cakes.

[@theonlymattthatmatters]

This game looks like a dream. I’ve been waiting for a “jrpg” that goes against the trends for a long time. Don’t get me wrong, I love a lot of those anime games, but this one seems like it’s combining eastern and western influences.

[@ejc5105]

As soon as I saw that Persona 5 style in battle UI, I got so hyped. This was the biggest surprise hit for me from Summer Game Fest (Gears of War E-Day too). It really does look like what Final Fantasy would be if it stayed turned based

[@extra4542]

This and GoWED were my top games of the show too. But this is more impressive to me for being a new IP that actually has me hyped

[@shatteredsentient5321]

Same. That kind of style with this artstyle juat looks so intriguing.

[@Marky-Mark1337]

I mean persona 5 did revolutionize the turn based menu.

[@babytiny5807]

The UI looks so nice

[@sthJuniorPK]

This game looks like its right up my alley. I hope the mouthful of a name doesn't turn away would-be customers. Sucks, but marketing (including the title) can make or break a game.

[@Oram-77]

This does have a lot of potential, will be keeping an eye on this

[@morningfog532]

Dang NSP, thanks for turning me onto this - it looks SICK! I so hope we are in the middle of a resurgence of high-budget, high-fidelity turn-based RPGs. As someone who grew up with the old FF games on the SNES/PS1, that would be a dream come true.

[@user-mw2ww6pi5x]

Cool, as someone that needs a turn-based system (due to health stuff) - I thoroughly approve :D

[@maxhealthpoints]

What health stuff, if you don’t mind my asking?

[@johnnystorm9389]

​@maxhealthpoints They are a bit mentally challenged. Only mentally challenged people like that slow turn based combat because they can't think and respond on the fly! 😢

[@chiffmonkey]

Unfortunately this might not be suitable, it's a hybrid system with parries, dodges and timed prompts.

[@tbnwontpop8857]

This looks like it has the potential to be this generation's Persona 5, if Metaphor doesn't wind up being that. It could also be the decisive game that warrants continued investments into turn based in AAA RPGs. If you were any of the people that hated XVI's direction because it wasn't turn based, then you owe it to yourself to support this game. Doing otherwise is nothing short of indolence and shows that you're all posers who really don't care about whether or not RPGs continue to have this combat system and just shit on FF because it's cool to do so. So put your money where your mouth is and support it.

[@jairekambui7738]

This is a jrpg inspired western rpg and the character designs are pretty bland, I don’t really see this doing anything like persona.

[@AntiRiku]

A turnbased RPG that doesn't look like everything else? Count me in 🫡

[@toro_sensei]

i think going the route with the time attacks to do more damage or to block or dodge attacks is the right way to go for a modern jrpg style game to gauge a larger audience since it makes thing a bit more active and a little less raw stat dependent and as mentioned with a lot of casuals being exposed to mario rpg from the remake at least in my friend group from the ones that usually dont like turned based rpg's ended up loving mario rpg and a lot of them messaged me or tagged me in discord excited for the game when they noticed the time based attacks and defense in the trailer and are now heavily invested in the game when it comes out

[@raen5256]

The concept of a cycle of death reminds me of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which also draws inspiration from FFX

[@ZephyrK_]

Yeah the story’s premise completely reminded me of Xenoblade 3

[@Kingdom850]

My first thought as well. Even though only Mio was the one on a time limit, it's still pretty similar. What I find interesting though is that this cast of characters are a bit older than your usual JRPG party, assuming they're all 33. I'm looking forward to their interactions.

[@ZephyrK_]

@@Kingdom850 Everyone in 3’s party was on a time limit, Mio was just a year older (19) than the rest of them and the story occurred in the year of her homecoming.

[@Kingdom850]

@@ZephyrK_ Yeah that's what I was referring to. Within the current events of the story, she was the one with the most urgency in her fate since her homecoming was so soon.

[@DoomsdayMayBeOkay]

The trailer immediately reminded me of Legend Of Dragoon, looks very very promising indeed.

[@chasalexis3904]

I was just going to note the same thing. Legend of Dragoon and Mario RPG were classics and I can’t forget Lost Odyssey. They really scratched that itch of challenge, innovation, fantasy and story for me. Let’s hope and see if they do the same 😀

[@Zeik56]

It gives me Lost Odyssey vibes more than anything, but I would love to see the combat evolve into something closer to Legend of Dragoon. There are plenty of RPGs out there that have done the turn-based QTE combat, but nobody else has taken it as far as LoD. Although in that game that was pretty much the whole combat (it had magic, but it was kinda bad), while this seems to have other quirks and depth, so maybe it doesn't need that.

[@SutogoIchigo]

Looking at this game reminds me of when "The Order 1886" was coming out. This is so absolutely visually stunning that I can see myself just walking around in the game to appreciate its beauty. YOU'RE THE GREATEST NSP!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brennanlable]

what a horrible omen

[@Davethawave1999]

I thought of the Order as well for some reason lol

[@V3RAC1TY]

one of the guys who are making this game lists 1886 as one of his fav games

[@lobstrosity7163]

Order 1886 and some Greedfall. I actually had fun playing the former. The latter however...

[@chiffmonkey]

The Order is listed in the art director's favourite games.

[@efebdn378]

This game has me soooo hyped like you couldn't believe, genuinely a great surprise! I'm so glad you're covering it NPS!

[@SamStancill]

Night Pry Sprince?

[@smrod1224]

@@SamStancillnight pry skrince

[@mhiggs8001]

This is an intriguing concept, I really like the fact they’re older. I’ve aged out of the teens and early 20 somethings saving the world and all.

[@zedrico8577]

100% agree. Give me some side story about party members who have had kids, or dealing with problems in a long term relationship. Or even cheating in a jrpg would be profound.

[@IlluminaZero]

@@zedrico8577being older doesn’t mean that you have to be a social mess

[@dice5709]

​@@IlluminaZero It feels like that though. I see more and more older people who are struggling. Besides, I'm all in for an older cast. *Looks at Persona*

[@OfficialDjTalksick]

@@IlluminaZerobeing older means wanting more mature relatable and relevant media

[@IlluminaZero]

@@OfficialDjTalksick that sounds like the mentality for making Superman a deadbeat dad in Superman Returns. Such things are not relatable to all adults. Secondly even those that experience such things don't necessarily want it forced down their throat (again). It depends on the story ofc but if you're presenting a heroic fantasy for example - I would hope "cheating" wouldn't be an expected thing in such a setting particularly for the "heroic" cast. This mentality that only kids can experience the kind of whimsy idealism is likely a big part of the reason fiction tends to hyper-fixate on them to an unhealthy degree.

[@beastslayer8729]

Imagine a Final Fantasy game with Baldur's Gate 3 style turn based combat. I would love to play something like that, even if it was a spin off title like Final Fantasy tactics.

[@gamewrit0058]

5:30 I love the unique idea that everyone in your party is exactly the same age, with exactly the same grim fate if you fail - I've never seen anything like that before. It shapes conversations and multi-layered motivations in ways that a typical save the world story can't.

[@soulechelon2643]

While I'm personally fine with Final Fantasy's shift into action-based gameplay, I have found myself missing turn-based quite alot and been grabbing indie games that are in the genre to fill that void. Like a Dragon and its sequel Infinite Wealth were amazing for that purpose too. So when this game popped up in the showcase I was immediately at attention. Some of the others were cool and all, and maybe more gameplay from them will pique my interest more, but Expedition 33 is what made me actually focus on what I was seeing. Can't wait to see more.

[@andrewkkerr8435]

Haven't been looking for turn bass final fantasy love what they did with 7 remake but still enjoy turn bass persona 3 reloaded was great update and this looks promising

[@Snzn18]

Isn't like a dragon tripple A though? And it is turned base

[@jonahfalcon1970]

It's not Final Fantasy-like. It's... um... Dragon Quest-like.

[@HanmaHeiro]

Thanks for the spotlight on this. Just wishlisted it!

[@f.a.santiago1053]

It feels like FF13 + FF10 + Xenogears + Mario RPG. I'm REALLY interested.

[@ry2950]

Gameplay, and story sound insanely promising. Hoping this is a success.

[@lordhughmungus]

This was the standout game of the show for me, I'm very excited for it.

[@asoliloquy2876]

Maaan I’ve loved your content for years, but you’ve preaching the good word lately! Keep killing it NSP! 🤘

[@hkoizumi3134]

FYI, Ben Starr is also doing work in Atlas Fallen upcoming update in Sept.

[@austinwoods466]

Great Lost Odyssey shot out. That title certainly became prophetic. Amazing game and amazing soundtrack. Check out "A Mighty Enemy Appears!"

[@TheTrveMothlord]

This is proof of what I always thought and imagined. Turn based can easily look flashy and in particular FF could still do a kind of turn based gameplay while keeping flashy and cinematic combat.

[@cloudsdemise4134]

My goodness, now that I've seen the images again in your video, I'm even more impressed than I was during the live stream. It's definitely on my wishlist and I'm really looking forward to finding out more about it. Luckily, I now have a new PC on which I'll probably be able to play it smoothly (according to the system requirements). Thanks for reminding me of this promising title! Really gives me those Lost Odyssey vibes.

[@mwalvis43]

You and me both I’m a big fan of Ben Star, and a few others that have worked with him like Anna Demetria i’m like in the fact that they’re getting away from turn based it makes it much nicer to fight and have a choice instead of just being stuck into the way turn base aspect

[@tajosu4628]

Beautiful... As I get older, it's always nice to see some main character around my age. The premise of the game is very interesting!

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

That Lost Odyssey background music is such a nice touch 👌

[@Tristan534]

In the words of Philip Jay Fry "shut up and take my money!"

[@dpete88]

Super hyped! (Didn't expect Lost Odyssey to get unearthed in this vid... loved that game too)

[@OkaRin1]

Nah, it's more like french Lost Odyssey, because of the similiar cast, over-dramatic narrative and battle mechanics, they even have the famous "Judgement ring/figure" from the Lost Odyssey/Shadow Hearts/Legend of Dragoon/Super Mario RPG/etc. (it's ironic that all those games made by the same devs that was going from studio to studio), where you need to press buttons according to the rhyme and/or till the figure on the screen lit up on some segment.

[@jamesbond7464]

Bro, you got a good memory lol, was trying to remember where I've seen that "flashy pressing" stuff!

[@HolyHadou]

Baldur's Gate 3, Yakuza Like A Dragon, Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 R. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is looking noice but we've had turn based games from AAA doing pretty solid work for a while now.

[@chiffmonkey]

Notice how they're all sequels. I wouldn't know where to start with any of those.

[@HolyHadou]

@@chiffmonkey Touche salesman...

[@damienkrawczuk1435]

Holy Chocobo! My socks have been blown clean off my feet, this is everything I've wanted traditional FF to be in modern day, another game that has my complete attention, and now I've gone crossed eyed, one on this and the other on Wukong, oh I'm giddy with excitement this has definitely filled the void in my heart FF just hasn't accomplished since FF10, Obscure 33 has skyrocketed high on my 'I must own it to be in my collection' list thankyou immensely for bringing this game to my attention

[@Zzues]

I grew up with turn based RPGs and wish there were more. I will keep my eye on this one.

[@robertusmaximus42]

Man maybe it was the Lost Odyssey music you were playing in the background, but it does give those vibes. Also, as someone turning 33 this year.... yeah it's got me interested

[@lobstrosity7163]

I'm 45, you embryos! Enjoy your last years before having to get a mechanical anus installed!

[@kilaretsuna4262]

Haha, 26 years old here

[@xxzenn01xx9]

This game is hitting on soooo many good notes for me! Im stoked for it! If i could implement ONE combat mechanic for the game i think would be fantastic is an "expertise" like system where if you have "trash" mobs, the more you defeat, the easier and simpler tgmhe combat gets against those foes to the point through either higher level or fighting enough of them, you can turn on the mode to auto defeat them so it doesnt get boring or too grindy on meaningless trash. Balanced properly, i think it could be awesome!

[@babytiny5807]

Easily the best reveal of the event, it's so insanely refreshing to see something like this come out of the west. Combat looks amazing from what we saw, to me it proves that games don't need to become button mashers to "innovate". There clearly quite a bit of innovation in the turn based formula here. I just hope it's a nice juicy 60+ hour game and not 10-20 like most western games

[@chiffmonkey]

Quality > Length. Grind doesn't make a game good.

[@babytiny5807]

@@chiffmonkey When you're expected to pay £70 for it, I want to enjoy it for more than 5 hours. What makes you think grinding is the only thing that makes a game longer anyway?

[@SideQuestStories]

@@babytiny5807 What makes you think it's £70? Name a game over 20 hours that isn't mostly grinding. Besides, it's never the longer games that have the most long lasting impact on me.

[@PeterRatkay]

I'm getting "The Legend of Dragoon" feeling from the style of combat. Loved that game

[@CaliforniaRaisens]

This looks amazing!! Already wishlisted on Steam, thanks for the heads up.

[@AAbattery444]

incorporating rhythm game mechanics into turn based combat seems like such an interesting and common sense next step for the turn based genre. The only reason I don't play rhythm games is because they don't usually have stories that are interactive otherwise.

[@ZephyrK_]

For story driven rhythm games keep an eye out on the newly announced Unbeatable by Playstack Limited and obviously Hi-Fi Rush

[@Stylish_Bandit_Slayer]

I love everything about the game so far from the story, characters, OST and art direction. It all looks promising.

[@nicholasjackson8709]

The combat looks like it has shades of Legend of Dragoon to it. That's intriguing on it's own.

[@dreamphoenix]

Wow, great coverage! Thank you.

[@FrozenZerg]

I'm French and i'm amazed that a French indie studio that i've never heard of before was able to develop something like that. I personally hate Ubisoft and everything they do, but here some indie studio is able to make something that seems so interresting and beautiful, amaze me. This game is probably the one everyone noticed from the Summer Game Fest 2024.

[@Jeimuzu17]

When I saw this during the live show I instantly went to steam to wishlist it lol It looks great really hyped for this.

[@Carlos-qg2me]

I wish Final Fantasy remakes and new ones had this type of combat, theres interaction while allowing the player time to plan an strategy. Hope the game is massive success so maybe SEnix can give it a try to this type of combat.

[@AAbattery444]

Been noticing a lot of discussion about the struggles of AAA studios recently. Development costs are insane, profits aren't keeping up, and the whole model seems shaky. This got me thinking about the term "AAA" itself. You know, the big-budget blockbusters? It turns out AAA comes from finance, where it means "safest bet." But with today's crazy costs, are AAA games really safe bets anymore? In finance, credit ratings use letters (AAA, AA, etc.) AAA is super secure, while Double-B is risky. Think of AAA games as those high-risk, high-reward investments now. The potential for massive profits is there, but the chance of flopping is much higher too. Maybe "AAA" doesn't quite fit anymore. Considering the costs and risks, maybe these games are more like Triple-B or even Double-B in the financial world. They're still big-budget, but with a higher chance of not being the guaranteed wins they used to be.

[@ApeirogonGames]

This game looks freaking gorgeous! Can't wait to explore this world.

[@TM-vk3tg]

Instantly wishlisted on Steam! I can't wait for this and I hope it gets more awareness and support. I honestly feel that a lack of commercial awareness is many times why great games go unnoticed and get deemed as failures. Can't tell you how often I've come across an awesome game that I wish I knew about years ago.

[@MidoriDad]

When I seen this trailer, the first thing that came to mind for me was Legend of Dragoon controls! I'm so hyped for this

[@justareplica]

I'm surprised no one mentioned "Mario RPG," "Paper Mario," and "Legend of Dragoon" timed attacks.

[@shayoko6]

interesting and it has a steam page! this may be worth checking out!

[@_taekeo_]

The quick time buttons in combat remind me of Legend of Dragoon. I love it!

[@iamjoehill]

This is what I imagined a remake of "Legend of Dragoon" to look like, HOOOOOOLY SHEIT

[@dungeonsanddioramas8068]

This might be the first time I pay full price for a game I am unfamiliar with. It’s very rare that I do, I normally sit tight for sales. But this looks phenomenal

[@TheLaughingSimonX-2]

This reminds me of Lost Odyssey. Big "if you wont do it we will" energy.

[@Sevarrius]

I don't care that this is turn based but I do care that it looks stunning in style, visuals and overall game-play, plus the fact that it has an original and pretty intriguing story. I'm looking forward to this one, it may very well be a day one purchase for me which nowadays is an _extremely_ rare occurrence.

[@Indi_51]

i saw that trailer and i was like... YES THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN WANTING FROM FF FOR YEARS NOW! im getting it day 1

[@FoxMcCloud-64]

Hey, yoshi p cultists how did you feel when turn based game baldurs gate 3 won game of the year?

[@1Sandwitch1]

just saw the trailer, idk how I missed it. Ya, I LOVE turn based games, NOT JUST FF franchise, but Dragon Quest, Shining Force 1 and 2, Phantasy Star 1-4. Breath of Fire 1-4. There is NO EXCUSE why we can't get a very graphic quality game and still keep a turn based fighting style, a game like this. This is solid proof that it still can work. Mario RPG, even the remake in 3d worked!.....They are even bringing back and making another Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga sequel thats gonna be turned based! I am rly happy about that. OH and Pokemon games are STILL turn based, in case ppl somehow forgot, Pokemon Franchise NEVER went open battle system EVER

[@ProudShipperVII]

Thank you for bringing this to my attention!

[@kickitsmooth]

It’s nice to see turn based games make a return in the AAA space. Let’s just hope it lives up to expectations. The oldheads better show up for this.

[@vincesiy1403]

the combat is similar to Shadowheart. Very nice. No one copied its combat system for some reason but it is very interactive. Glad to see something similar in this upcoming game.

[@wompoo7967]

BG 3 went on to win every major game of the year, the first game to do so.

[@Perthorn]

Wishlisted immediately. Finally a AAA turn-based RPG. Looks incredible.

[@shanematthews1985]

Interesting, going to have to try to remember this one

[@Klindir]

Montpellier France again lets go !! Ubi left us since Rayman but we still got the talent for it

[@Vartazian360]

This is looking alot like Legend of Dragoon combat style. Turn based RPG but gives the player the freedom to nail perfect combos for limits and extra damage, parry etc. And Heck Legend of Dragoon was amazing. This was my top game from the Xbox showcase outside of Doom Dark Ages

[@corruptedo1]

This one caught my attention the most at the showcase. I'm extremely excited to hear more!! Definitely my showcase winner.

[@whitemageFFXI]

I had no idea this existed! It looks amazing!

[@kamikaze82]

This game is hitting spots in my heart that I had almost forgotten about.

[@RykonDragonix]

If FFX's style of turn based is your thing ironically I recommend looking in the monster collection genre with Digimon Cyber Sleuth and Pokemon Legends Arceus. They aren't high realism fantasy, but gameplay wise they can scratch the itch between major releases.

[@Omnicloudx13]

I hope the game sells really well so Microsoft finds out we want more games like this and Lost Odyssey.

[@DarthJF]

Thanks for bringing this game to my attention. This seems like exactly the kind of new RPG I've been waiting for. Goes to my wishlist for sure.

[@kywadd5842]

This looks amazing 👏 now on my radar thank you

[@Jjk58174]

If FFX Remake, FFX-3, or the rumored prequel was made in this style, that would be glorious.

[@JapanFreak2595]

What really stood out to me personally was how the game presents itself the same way an Asian game would, even though it's a western title. I mean the influences speak for themselves, but that style of presentation is not something that's been emulated in western games without some level of dissonance. There could be something I'm missing, but whenever folks in the west try and emulate a style found in Asian cultures (be it games, tv, movies what have you), they do so with surface level understanding of the cultural context that it's based in, leading to a caricature of that style. Expedition 33 feels very rooted in it's influences, and why they stand the test of time.

[@chiffmonkey]

Because it's also quintessentially French.

[@RickyMatthewsBarraganking]

I will totally get this game. And try it out. The story and plot sound amazing, and when i first saw the trailer, I knew it had that final fantasy feel.

[@TDKnave]

Visually, this game reminds me of the Order: 1886 and Greedfall, with combat similar to Persona, Lost Odyssey and Legend of Dragoon. This game could not be more my jam if it tried, I really hope it turns out.

[@BelaCeleste]

I'll be preordering this asap.

[@cmdrleonhart]

Wishlisted it the moment I saw the trailer for so many reasons, turn-based being one of them. The visuals, the story, it all looks fantastic.

[@Balto678]

Yes! I've wondered for awhile now what it woukd look like if Final Fantasy went back to turn based combat and I gotta say, this game looks exactly like what I imagined it could be. It definitely stood out from everything else revealed in that showcase. This game is gonna be something special.

[@encyclopediaofelizabeth]

The button gives prompts during combat gives me The Legend of Dragoon vibes and I'm hyped.

[@JMrealgamer]

Yakuza Infinite Wealth and Dragon Quest XI S have already proven high budget TB combat can be done and loved!

[@jojomalibu7310]

They need to remake Legend of Dragoon with these exact graphics. The combat system in this game would work perfect for it

[@Turbo_Waitress]

I completely missed this Sunday but hearing you describe it here, I’m definitely interested! I honestly don’t care about turn based or not, but more story, characters, and world-building - all areas it looks to excel in. Glad it’s coming to PS5.

[@Lakuza]

wow, I never made the connections in theme with FFX. Thats got me even more hyped for this now of how it might be all structured.

[@karlmueller1980]

Some of expedition 33 gives me flashbacks to Jade Empire.

[@GamingwTallenV]

Everyone who wants more turn based and said they want more of these games, you better BUY it. No Game Pass, no PS Plus (I know its not day and day there), no gamefly. You buy it when you have the money.

[@Winland88]

If the PC port works properly then its pretty easy buy as seeing photorealistic JRPG's with old school gameplay is way too rare to miss out.

[@GamingwTallenV]

@@Winland88 I know some will but so many these days say they will then go “I will just wait for “__ service” which does not help the developers behind the game and could hurt their chances at making a sequel to improve and make a better one.