Gameranx: Reshaping Gaming - Clare Obscure's Impact on the Industry
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In this video from Gameranx, we delve into the tumultuous state of the video game industry, where big players like Ubisoft and EA are facing profitability challenges, and console giants PlayStation and Xbox are struggling with delayed first-party releases. It's a landscape marred by a lack of innovation, with the industry relying heavily on acquisitions and repetitive remakes. However, amidst this chaos, a glimmer of hope emerges from mid-level publishers and indie studios producing groundbreaking games like The Blue Prince and Look Outside.
Enter Clare Obscure Expedition 33, a game that defies expectations and sets a new standard in game development. Developed by the passionate team at Sandfall Interactive, this French studio aims to create a cinematic turn-based RPG reminiscent of Final Fantasy's golden era. With AAA production values and indie innovation, Clare Obscure stands out as a remarkable achievement, challenging the norms of traditional game development.
The game's JRPG-inspired setting in the city of Luminere, where a mysterious ritual determines the fate of its inhabitants, draws parallels to beloved classics like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger. Clare Obscure's combat system blends real-time elements with turn-based mechanics, offering a fresh and engaging gameplay experience. Its success not only signifies a shift towards well-crafted single-player games but also highlights the growing influence of smaller developers in reshaping the gaming industry.
By triumphing over mainstream titles like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Clare Obscure showcases the power of positive word-of-mouth and the appeal of ethically made games free from microtransactions. This unexpected success serves as a testament to the changing tides in the gaming world, where smaller studios and AA developers are making their mark and challenging the status quo set by industry giants. In a world hungry for innovation and originality, Clare Obscure Expedition 33 stands as a beacon of hope, signaling a new era of creativity and player-centric game development.
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Artists making better art than business people
Soundtrack and story of the game praised
Positive comments on the game's development by a small team
Comparison to AAA games and the quality of indie games
Nostalgia and emotional connection to the game
Concerns about the impact of investors on the studio
Appreciation for the game's music and gameplay
Mixed opinions on turn-based gameplay and comparisons to other games
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Criticism of the game's overrated status and quality compared to AAA games
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