The competition between Cory in the House and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for the top spot on Metacritic is heating up. Recently, a wave of excitement has driven up prices for secondhand copies of Cory in the House, a Nintendo DS game from 2008.
A Reddit trend sparked interest in making Cory in the House the highest user-rated game, challenging Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is currently ranked number one. Just a few days ago, Clair Obscur slipped from a 9.6 rating to a 9.5, while Cory in the House rose from 9.3 to 9.4. It was a funny meme come to life.
Since then, the ratings have shifted. Clair Obscur is still holding firm at 9.5, while Cory in the House fell back to 9.3. However, the number of ratings has skyrocketed—Clair Obscur now boasts over 23,600 ratings, while Cory in the House has nearly doubled its reviews from 2,400 to over 4,600 as of now.
A tweet from Resell News highlighted the impact of this struggle—sealed copies of Cory in the House surged by 3000% in the last two weeks. Some listings are reaching up to $721, and while many copies are being auctioned, one recently sold for $299.
The movement isn’t about attacking Clair Obscur but rather lifting Cory in the House. This resurgence can be seen as a satirical take on the gaming industry, bringing attention to a game often dismissed as a flop. The wild auction prices and increased demand demonstrate how gaming culture can shift drastically based on memes and internet trends.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time a game has experienced such a dramatic shift due to social media buzz. Similar trends happened with games like Among Us, which exploded in popularity during the pandemic, showing how quickly the gaming landscape can change from online interactions.
As price wars continue, it’ll be fascinating to see if Cory in the House can officially dethrone Clair Obscur on Metacritic. One thing’s clear: in the world of gaming, trends can turn a forgotten title into a hot commodity overnight.
