{"id":298358,"date":"2025-03-19T03:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=351315"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:08:02","slug":"the-developers-of-expedition-33-confirm-a-very-peculiar-inspiration-sekiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-developers-of-expedition-33-confirm-a-very-peculiar-inspiration-sekiro\/","title":{"rendered":"The developers of Expedition 33 confirm a very peculiar inspiration: Sekiro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game Expedition 33 is captivating JRPG lovers by paying homage to classics like Final Fantasy 7, 8, and 9. <strong>Developed by Sandfall Interactive, this modern title blends traditional turn-based RPG gameplay elements with more dynamic components, inspired by From Software titles like Sekiro<\/strong>. Fran\u00e7ois Meurisse, producer and co-founder of the studio, has emphasized that their goal is to recreate the nostalgia of past experiences in an environment that feels both familiar and innovative.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspired by JRPGs, but with an action vein<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defense system of Expedition 33 introduces a rhythm mechanic that adds a real-time component and requires player skills, <strong>something that resembles the complexity of boss encounters in From Software games<\/strong>. During a demonstration, the enemy attack patterns revealed the difficulty that players can expect, which contrasts with the more accessible approaches of other JRPGs.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, the game incorporates a unique combat system that combines turns and action, <strong>allowing the special abilities of the characters to synergize, which is based on the action points mechanic, a nod to deckbuilding games<\/strong>. This particularity stands out as an innovative element that can attract both veterans of the genre and new players looking for a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RWZ-xf1dslw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visually, Expedition 33 deviates from the typical stylized graphics of Japanese JRPGs. <strong>Instead, it draws inspiration from Belle \u00c9poque art and Art Deco, creating a style that stands out for its originality and avoids anime conventions<\/strong>. Meurisse has emphasized that the desire from the beginning has been to forge a unique identity in the game&#8217;s art.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Expedition 33, <strong>the developers seem to have the ambition to learn from the best while seeking a prominent place in the legacy of JRPGs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Steam\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/3047d89c-96d0-11e6-8546-00163ed833e7\/2505233623\/steam-download.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Steam<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/steam.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/steam.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The game Expedition 33 is captivating JRPG lovers by paying homage to classics like Final Fantasy 7, 8, and 9. 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