US Edition‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Reviews Are In And It’s GOTY Material
- Sandfall Interactive released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG launching May 9, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- The game’s story unfolds in a dystopian France where survivors embark on expeditions to destroy the Paintress, whose countdown causes a deadly event called the Gommage.
- Expedition 33 features timing-based combat requiring precise dodges and parries, supported by checkpoints and layered character abilities, with excellent voice acting from Charlie Cox and Andy Serkis.
- Critics gave the PC version a 92 metascore and Xbox a 95, praising its story, visuals, unique combat, and soundtrack blending strings, synths, and opera vocals.
- Clair Obscur stands as a thought-provoking, visually striking RPG that challenges players and is considered an early 2025 contender for Game of the Year.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has The Juice
I’ve put about 15 hours into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and my conclusion so far is that developer Sandfall Interactive might be cooking. The French RPG is clearly inspired by the Japanese greats like Final Fantasy and Persona, but its Paper Mario-style timing elements and wealth of original mechanics keep its grind…Read more...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is the Highest-Rated Game of 2025 So Far
See full bio Abiyan At Tech4gamers, I cover all sorts of gaming news. Whether it’s a leak of any upcoming game or an update, an announcement, or a rumour, I like to write about it all. Over the weekend, I sit and write features where I talk about games that I miss or want to see return. See full bio Story Highlight Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released earlier today. The title has received a score of 92 on Metacritic. It is currently the h…
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