Final Fantasy fans have been begging for the series to return to its turn-based roots for years, and according to one analyst the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 probably has Square Enix feeling some regret over not catering to that niche sooner.
The biggest factors in Expedition 33's success are its lovable characters, great combat, and relatively low $50 price tag, as Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics tells GamesIndustry.biz. But he adds that "there was also an opening for a modern, realistic-looking JRPG" with a traditional battle system.
