Michael Kriess's Reviews
Michael Kriess, aka Drellesh, is a passionate gamer, reader, and storyteller, and co-host of the podcast Tiny Game Chronicles. Having lived across South America, Africa, and Europe, he brings a global perspective to his love of gaming and high fantasy literature. His gaming journey began with text-based adventures on PC, sparking a lifelong fascination with RPGs. Now residing permanently in Ratingen, Germany, Drellesh lives with his wife and daughter while continuing to explore epic narratives in both books and games. He also writes part-time for the excellent site @somanygames.co.uk - a vibrant hub for thoughtful reviews, recommendations, and deep dives into the world of video games. In his professional life, Michael is a leadership coach dedicated to inspiring healthy leadership practices and fostering reflections on purpose and creativity.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a rare kind of RPG—one that’s as interested in the quiet, human moments as it is in epic battles. It asks you to pay attention, to care, and to grow alongside its cast. When the journey was over, I found myself thinking less about the enemies I’d defeated and more about the conversations I’d had, the choices I’d made, and the lasting impression of a world where every shadow has a story.
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The most profound truth Expelled! offers is that our most meaningful personal growth often happens when we stop performing for institutions and begin the harder work of deciding who we might become when freed from their expectations. Sometimes, walking away from this judgement becomes not a defeat but a liberation from external definitions of success and worth.
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