We can already say that Clear obscure: Expedition 33 has been established as One of the great surprises of 2025. The players, especially fans of the role titles, have been captivated with the world and history presented by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive. In fact, the impact has been so great that some users already observe this proposal inspired by the France of the Belle Époque as’The resurrection of the RPG genus in turns‘. However, these experiences did not die at any time; While it is true that they have lost prominence over the years, we have witnessed the launch of highly recommended games Within this area.
RPG in turn have not died; They are still surprising with sporadic returns
Certainly, the genre has experienced a remarkable decline of popularity; phenomenon observed in the fact that Final Fantasy, one of the sagas responsible for the acronym ‘JRPG’ being known worldwide, has left behind the fighting in turns to focus its playability on more intense and dynamic clashes. Basically, Square Enix has ruled that your star franchise must leave behind your classical essence for attract new audiences Even knowing that I would lose those staunch fans whose link with the brand is born from the most slow and strategic battles. Now, this change has not caused the resounding and absolute death of a mythical category of the video game industry. Because the hole left by the Final Fantasy has been filled with proposals of all kinds; Ideas that have gone beyond exploring new mechanics and aspects to dress their respective adventures.
This is observed, of course, in the indie panorama. There are thousands of video games looking for pay tribute to classic RPG of the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest saga, but there are also experiences that take their own way to Observe the genre through another prism. Kill (97% of positive reviews in Steam) have dazzled players with additional battle mechanics and an atmosphere that dares to cover psychological terror. For its part, the precious Sea of Stars (88% positive valuations) has also taken applause for offering modern playability inspired by the fighting of the old school; an adventure that, by the way, You will receive a free DLC with 8 hours of content next May 20.
Has RPG in shifts remain only in the independent sector? Not at all. While it is true that Final Fantasy has left an immeasurable mark among fans of the genre, Japan has other mythical sagas that have not abandoned the leisurely fighting. In fact franchises such as Persona y Shin Megami Tensei (as well as the most recent Metaphor: refantication) They have been winning whole among the western public Precisely for combining the classic playability of these role -playing titles with a cooler approach and a distinctive style. As if this were not enough, a giant saga like Like A Dragon (formerly Yakuza) has also made its steps in this field with Yakuza: Like a Dragon y Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
In fact, Not even Square Enix has abandoned that type of video games that catapulted him to success. Yes, Final Fantasy has left behind its most classic gameplay, but the Japanese company continues to offer RPGS in shifts through more limited (and highly recommended proposals, everything is said) as Octopath Traveler, Live a Livethe deliveries of SaGa or the particular franchise Voice of Cardsthat converts each character and element of the world into a letter. In this way, the genre not only remains alive, but is also making its way through totally new brands and universes For some players.
Sea of Stars.The explosion of a recurring debate
So why Clair Oscur: Expedition 33 has generated so much conversation around the popularity of RPG in shifts? when The market is saturated of games as a service, AAA titles of 70, 80 or 90 euros and proposals whose playability is decided based on market analysis, it is nice to see an adventure graphically precious and created by a small group of people who, selling to 49.99 euros, achieves get out of the established To opt for a genre that does not point to all masses. Wow, the same director admitted a few days ago that the spark to create this title was born because He was getting bored in Ubisoft. And, being a ‘different’ video game that has reached Copar conversations among all kinds of players, the usual debate has exploded again: are we facing the resurrection of the RPG in shifts?
The debate has returned with the launch of Person 3 Reload, Sea of Stars, Metaphor: Refantazio and other style proposals
As we have seen throughout this article (and as many fans of the genre will know well), no; RPG by shifts continue giving us recommended and memorable adventures. The difference, at least with respect to the time when Final Fantasy was established as one of the maximum exponents of the JRPG, is that these titles have to Share space with endless experiences; Some of them, especially those AAA deliveries focused on the most dynamic action, are designed to monopolize community attention with exorbitant marketing budgets and a strategy very focused on attracting as many users as possible.
Therefore, the debate on RPG in shifts has exploded several times and will continue to reappear over the years. In fact, the issue has returned with the launch of Person 3 ReloadBe it of stars, metaphor: Refantazio and other proposals of the style; On this occasion, with Clair Oscur: Expedition 33, the discussion has brought harmful criticism and an attempt to review-bombing to lower the title assessment on platforms like Steam. However, and leaving this last movement aside for more pernicious purposes, the sector has a gigantic diversity of experiences And the spin fighting only contribute their grain of sand to the entire offer available on PC and consoles. So no, RPG in turn have not died (and, of course, they have not revived with the title of Sandfall Interactive). But this is great news, because fans of the genre We continue to have many opportunities To enjoy these legendary adventures.
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