Expedition 33 Redefines Turn-Based RPGs with No-Death Design and Cinematic Storytelling
TL;DR
Clair Obscur is a unique turn-based RPG that combines strategic combat with real-time defense mechanics, set in a bleak, steampunk-inspired world, featuring a compelling story and innovative gameplay that defies traditional RPG conventions.
- Expedition 33 may be a turn-based RPG, but it refuses to behave like one Rock Paper Shotgun
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s battle system was designed around the premise of “no frustrating deaths” and “a game you can clear without taking a single hit,” director says AUTOMATON
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says the game was purpose-build to avoid "frustrating" deaths and avoid annoying "luck" based bosses FRVR
- Clair Obscur Lead Reveals Mechanics Were Cut To Ensure It Could Be Beaten Without Taking A Single Hit OpenCritic
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead writer "didn't think of it as writing an RPG" – "I thought of it almost like writing an HBO drama" Yahoo! Tech
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