Using a turn-based battle system and garnering such a large fanbase, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 certainly seems to indicate players want more old school JRPGs. This is particularly in contrast to the direction of Final Fantasy in recent years, which continues to favour an action RPG framework.
Indeed, something that made Clair Obscur stand out is how much it feels like a classic role-playing game in the mold of Persona or Phantasy Star. The combat is turn-based and methodical, melded with a stunning world and plenty of menus. There was a time this was all Final Fantasy's bread and butter, before the series started leaning toward a more 'active' gameplay style.
