RPG developers often find themselves looking for other methods to make their gameplay more engaging - and one of the classic solutions that has emerged over the years, is the concept of timed hits. However recent RPG darling Clair Obscur has a bit of a different take on the concept, so let’s explore!

While some may call it a spin-off, Atlus’ 2024 JRPG Metaphor: Refantazio is a sequel to the Persona series in all but name. While the Social Link system seems unchanged on the surface, the way that the player interacts with it has actually evolved quite a lot - for the better, and perhaps also for the worse…