'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

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Even an "incredibly well-made" game can face an uphill battle if it's pigeonholed into a genre with a perceived stigma, as former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida pointed out to the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers. He cautioned them that simply identifying as a "turn-based RPG" could lead to it being overlooked by players before they even give it a chance. It's a fascinating look into the strategic nuances of game marketing and how genre labels can truly shape a game's fate.