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Turn based but with QTE elements

PixelForg 1y ago
And you can even parry! In terms of parrying, for me it is harder and more satisfying than Sekiro's parry system(which was my number one game in terms of combat, now Clair Obscur has taken it's place).
nottorp 1y ago
How is it turn based when you get timed prompts to "press button not to die"?
- TeMPOraL 1y ago
  How is hamburger not a salad when there are veggies in it? Proportions matter.
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- haiku2077 1y ago
  When you select what action you want to do, the combat is paused and the game displays a menu. Executing the action, dodging and parrying, and shooting ranged weapons all happen in real time. It works really well in practice, combining both strategic and twitch gameplay.
  - tmtvl 1y ago
    Sounds a bit like Legend of Dragoon. I should play that game again some time, leaving it unfinished is a shame.
    - weiliddat 1y ago
      Oh wow thanks for the trip down memory lane. I guess some of the QTE elements do remind me of that and FF VIII limit breaks
  - nottorp 1y ago
    Of course, if you like twitch gameplay, and if you can stomach twitch gameplay being labeled as "turn based". I might agree with the former but I don't like false advertising.
    - burch45 1y ago
      I think the false advertising does great disservice to Clair Obscur. It turns off people who don’t like turn-based combat and ends up disappointing people who do like turn based combat. I very nearly bounced from what is a great game because it was not at all what I was expecting with respect to combat. Clair Obscur’s combat would be better described as dodge and parry based as that is the primary mechanic. In terms of lineage, the combat is much closer to PunchOut than Final Fantasy 6. It’s really fun if that is what you are expecting though.
      - nottorp 1y ago
        Yes but their Steam page says: "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever." Turns out the real time mechanics aren't unique. Not sure I want "addictive" battles or "addictive" gameplay either. Isn't that the realm of free to play?
        chriskanan 1y ago
        The game is only about 30 hours and has no micro transactions. It is addictive until you beat it. Easily game of the year.
        nottorp 1y ago
        I know what it is, i read the reviews and decided to skip based on QTEs [1] :) I still don't understand how "addictive" is a positive term. [1] To preempt some complaining, I haven't touched an Ubisoft or EA title in at least 10 years. So it's not like I'm an AAA "consumer" that skips the darling indies.

And you can even parry! In terms of parrying, for me it is harder and more satisfying than Sekiro's parry system(which was my number one game in terms of combat, now Clair Obscur has taken it's place).

nottorp 1y ago

How is it turn based when you get timed prompts to "press button not to die"?

TeMPOraL 1y ago
How is hamburger not a salad when there are veggies in it? Proportions matter.
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haiku2077 1y ago
When you select what action you want to do, the combat is paused and the game displays a menu. Executing the action, dodging and parrying, and shooting ranged weapons all happen in real time. It works really well in practice, combining both strategic and twitch gameplay.
- tmtvl 1y ago
  Sounds a bit like Legend of Dragoon. I should play that game again some time, leaving it unfinished is a shame.
  - weiliddat 1y ago
    Oh wow thanks for the trip down memory lane. I guess some of the QTE elements do remind me of that and FF VIII limit breaks
- nottorp 1y ago
  Of course, if you like twitch gameplay, and if you can stomach twitch gameplay being labeled as "turn based". I might agree with the former but I don't like false advertising.
  - burch45 1y ago
    I think the false advertising does great disservice to Clair Obscur. It turns off people who don’t like turn-based combat and ends up disappointing people who do like turn based combat. I very nearly bounced from what is a great game because it was not at all what I was expecting with respect to combat. Clair Obscur’s combat would be better described as dodge and parry based as that is the primary mechanic. In terms of lineage, the combat is much closer to PunchOut than Final Fantasy 6. It’s really fun if that is what you are expecting though.
    - nottorp 1y ago
      Yes but their Steam page says: "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever." Turns out the real time mechanics aren't unique. Not sure I want "addictive" battles or "addictive" gameplay either. Isn't that the realm of free to play?
      - chriskanan 1y ago
        The game is only about 30 hours and has no micro transactions. It is addictive until you beat it. Easily game of the year.
        nottorp 1y ago
        I know what it is, i read the reviews and decided to skip based on QTEs [1] :) I still don't understand how "addictive" is a positive term. [1] To preempt some complaining, I haven't touched an Ubisoft or EA title in at least 10 years. So it's not like I'm an AAA "consumer" that skips the darling indies.