Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Critic Reviews for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Outstanding artwork and glorious combat bring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's bold, painterly world to life.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's gorgeously realized world is let down by its emphasis on combat, marred by a few fatal stumbles.
Wearing its inspirations on its sleeve, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 paints itself into the pantheon of great RPGs with a brilliant combat system and a gripping, harrowing story.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a rare RPG that feels mechanically bold, emotionally grounded, and unforgettable long after the credits roll.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may very well win game of the year and may do so with the staff of under 50 people, proving that passion, dedication, talent and a clear vision are far more important than a large marketing budget, scores and scores of writers and tech personnel, and a big brand to rely on. I can’t wait to see what’s next from Sandfall Interactive and hope it looks a lot like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Sandfall Interactive’s debut is a triumph. Everything about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is either a fresh reboot to soothe the traditionalist’s soul or an exciting, bold leap into new territory, and the result is a piece of art that pulled me in and refused to let go.
"Lengthy battles are rewarding, never descending into a mindless grindfest"
The adventure isn’t overlong, and you don’t spend more time than necessary fighting. The world, art, and narrative are unique, but it makes me nostalgic for a game I remember from the past. It’s as though developer Sandfall Interactive managed to make a classic RPG with only the good parts.
Industry Coverage
Clair Obscur Director Reveals What He Loves About Persona 5
Sandfall Interactive CEO reveals what he loves about Persona 5 and how Atlus's seminal JRPG influenced Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Clair Obscur Fans Are Being Given A Second Chance To Grab Expedition 33's Collector's Edition
The Monolith Set includes everything from the CE minus the game.
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Dragon Age’s Former Writer Reflects on Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur’s Success
Former Dragon Age writer shares his opinion on what makes both Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 so successful.
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Former Dragon Writer Says Baldur's Gate 3 And Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Are Proof Publisher's Shouldn't "Dilute" RPGs
Sometimes mass appeal isn't the way to go.
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