Oblivion Remastered's Shadow Drop is bad news for three games

The shadow drop off The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is a pleasant surprise for fans of Bethesda's classic RPG franchise. After many rumors and leaks that stretched back months suggested that this edition should happen, see Oblivion remastered Finally, released in all its glory is a big occasion. But the nature of its shadow release sets the publishing plans for three other titles between a stone and a hard place, as they suddenly have to compete with hype around Oblivion remastered.

Regardless Oblivion remasteredRelease, this week has been looking strongly for games for a while. Several highly awaited titles from new IPs were planned to be released, each generated promising buzz from initial previews and demonstrations, with some potential this year's challengers among them. But such a loved franchise as Elder rolls Releasing a remaster of a popular entry risks taking the wind out of these game sails with its unfortunate release time.

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Three editions cannot be overshadowed by oblivion remastered

After trauma – April 22
The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy – April 23
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – April 24

Very long -awaited indie horror title post trauma sank the same day as oblivion remastered

There has been a renewed interest in Quiet hill-inspired games after last year Silent Hill 2 Remake released to critical tribute. After trauma carries its Quiet hill Inspiration on the sleeve, channeling of puzzle horror games and surreal aesthetics in the series. While the game was originally planned for a release on March 31, it was delayed until April 22, which happened to adapt to the same release date as Oblivion remastered.

With Oblivion remasteredThe release date is kept secret until its surprise launch, it would have been impossible for the team behind After trauma to predict this overlap. Although the fan base for indie horror play that After trauma may not necessarily match the fan base of Elder rollsAny discussion about this game is likely to be darkened by Oblivion remastered Since it was launched the same day.

The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy must follow up Oblivion Remastered released

Next in the line of this stacked week for games is the latest title from Danganronpa Creator Kazutaka Kodaka, The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academylaunch the day after Oblivion remastered. The game will contain a mixture of Danganronpa and Fire emblems-The like games, which players see 15 students defend their academy from Monster for 100 days in tactical, tour -based battle. Despite the generally positive reaction to the game's demo, the minimal marketing that the title has caused it to slip through the cracks created by Oblivion remasteredEarth -shaking release.

CLAIR OBSCUR: Expedition 33's Release Day Buzz Risks Drowned Out by Oblivion Remastered

Without doubt the game with the most to lose by being overshadowed by Oblivion remastered is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The title has been proclaimed as a Western grip on the toured JRPG formula, with deep game systems in the middle of fantastic images inspired by Belle Epoque France. Previews Expedition 33 Paint the game as an early game on this year's challengers so that it does not get proper recognition because of Oblivion remastered Hype would be a shame.

Fortunately, Expedition 33 Can still find a voice in this crowded game publishing week thanks to the talent behind its role of characters. Remarkable actors like Charlie Cox of Daredevil: Born again fame and Baldur's Gate 3Jennifer English Star in the main roles of the game, with Final Fantasy 16 Lead Ben Starr and the productive Andy Serkis of Lord of the rings and Black panther Fame also among the actors. Nevertheless, this all-Star voting crew can fight to pull Elder rolls fans away from Oblivion remastered As a debut-IP from a brand new studio.