Is This the First Clone of Expedition 33?

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Sword and Fairy 4: Remake is a rebuilt version of an older PC RPG, set to release on PC and consoles with turn-based combat similar to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Some players feel that Sword and Fairy 4: Remake may be borrowing too heavily from Expedition 33 without establishing its own unique identity, citing similarities in combat style, camera angles, and user interfaces.
Sword and Fairy 4: Remake is poised to make its mainstream gaming market debut, making comparisons to Expedition 33 inevitable.
Players have observed specific similarities between the two games, such as lively zooms when attack options are highlighted and the turn order displayed in the top left corner.

Revived Classic or Clone? Sword and Fairy 4 vs. Expedition 33 Combat Comparison

CubeGame and UP Software have released a trailer for Sword and Fairy 4: Remake, a new version of their PC RPG, originally launched in China in 2007. Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, the single-player, turn-based RPG follows Tianhe Yun and his friends as they seek out immortals and uncover hidden truths. Currently in production for PC and consoles with no announced release date, Sword and Fairy 4: Remake has garnered attention as a revived classic, particularly in China. However, its turn-based combat system has drawn comparisons to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Players have noted similarities in the combat style between the two games. Some feel that Sword and Fairy 4: Remake borrows too heavily from Expedition 33 without establishing its own unique identity. Others point to similar camera angles and user interfaces across the genre. Specifically, players have observed the lively zooms when attack options are highlighted and the turn order displayed in the top left corner—a departure from the original game’s UI. One player even shared a battle screenshot to illustrate these similarities.

Mainstream Debut of Sword and Fairy 4 vs. Expedition 33 Combat Analysis

Whether intended or not, Sword and Fairy 4: Remake is positioned to be the first game of its kind to reach the mainstream gaming market, making comparisons to the French RPG almost inevitable.

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Official Name	XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Brief Summary	XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
Platforms	Xbox 360, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 3, Android, Mac
Released	October 9, 2012
Genre	Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Play Modes	Single player, Multiplayer
Content Rating	18
Languages	Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)
Genre	Firaxis Games
Genre	2K Games, Feral Interactive
Ratings	86/100 (552 reviews)