5 sources
Former PlayStation executive advised Clair Obscur devs against calling it a turn-based RPG
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida advised Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers to avoid marketing the game as a turn-based RPG, believing the genre label would deter players at the time.
Key points
- Yoshida's advice was based on perceived unpopularity of turn-based RPGs several years ago.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is confirmed to be a turn-based RPG despite initial marketing avoidance.
- The genre has since seen renewed popularity with titles like Baldur's Gate 3.
- Yoshida now finds the current demand for turn-based JRPGs amusing given his past advice.
5 sources
GamesRadar+Ex PlayStation boss told Clair Obscur Expedition 33 devs not to call it a turn-based RPG: "That alone might cause players to overlook it"
IGN'It's Incredibly Well-Made, But…' — Former PlayStation Boss Warned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Devs It Would Be 'Overlooked' if They Called It a Turn-Based RPG
EurogamerShuhei Yoshida told Expedition 33 studio to avoid terms like 'turn-based RPG' because it may cause people to "overlook" the game
VGCShuhei Yoshida says he told Clair Obscur studio not to call it a turn-based RPG, because it would put people off
PC GamerFormer PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida told Clair Obscur devs to not call it a 'turn-based RPG' so people wouldn't 'overlook' it