Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Reviews
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a breathtaking and emotionally rich JRPG with one of the genre's best combat systems, crafted with such artistry it rivals the classics it's inspired by.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
In short, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most daring RPGs of recent times. Its fusion of genres, emotional narrative, character development and impressive world building make it one of the best games in the genre.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the perfect launch for Sandfall Interactive. It is a phenomenal game inspired by cult jRPGs with a huge and emotional story whose characters stay in our memory for a long time. Adding to this a great combat system, a beautiful game world and very good gameplay gives us in combination a big candidate for game of the year.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a fascinating and engaging RPG that offers an intellectually stimulating experience. With a solid, unique and original narrative, innovative gameplay - especially with regard to the combat system - and functional graphics, the game succeeds in keeping the player glued to the screen, leveraging the combination of exploration, mystery and combat. Despite some minor flaws related especially to the ending - a bit choppy and seemingly lost in its own ambition and some technical uncertainties - the title stands out for its ability to deliver an immersive and memorable experience. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is - in our opinion - the most impressive debut role-playing game we have ever had the good fortune to play.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an inspired love letter to Persona and Final Fantasy with compelling writing, strong characters and inventive turn-based combat - a promising Game of the Year contender.
For me, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 really is a stand out with the turn based RPG genre and Sandfall Interactive have really brought the mechanics up to snuff to suit modern RPG standards to rival the big hitters like final fantasy. The world is insanely detailed and absolutely gorgeous, the combat although having slight pitfalls is incredibly interesting and majorly addictive and the main highlight has to easily be the story and characters and those jaw dropping cinematics that are seen throughout the experience. I went into Clair Obscur with an open mind but thinking it was going to be a run of the mill Turn Based RPG with some good visuals. However I was absolutely blown out of the water in every single way. This is a Turn based RPG that will truly stay with you many days, months and years after the release and I can tell this is going to be one that will change your mind if you have never been into these sort of turn based experiences. I loved my time with this game and I heavily recommended buying it or diving into it on Xbox Game Pass right now!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a stunning turn-based RPG which brings together a beautifully crafted world, an intriguing narrative and snappy combat. Compelling characters and a mysterious storyline will send you on your own expedition, in search of answers to all the questions the game throws your way.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a mesmerizing RPG masterpiece, combining stunning art, innovative combat, and heart-wrenching storytelling into an unforgettable adventure.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Channeling true JRPG excellence while putting its own western twist on the genre and turn-based combat, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an absolutely belting game. It has exquisite writing and story craft, wonderfully stylish and multifaceted combat, and is a blisteringly beautiful assault on all the senses from top-notch voice acting and audio to some of the most beautiful environments I’ve seen in years. It has the scope and execution of a game built by hundreds of developers, not a few dozen, and is easily an early game of the year contender.
Clair Obscur is not a genre revival, but it builds on proven foundations and brings a fresh wind of originality. With the combination of high-quality story and strong characters it makes a compact and bloated experience with the heart. Thanks to those a few flaws you'll gladly forgive it for.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" is one of the best role-playing games of the past ten years and a strong contender for Game of the Year. Developer Sandfall Interactive has created a true masterpiece with its debut game.
Review in German | Read full review
For anyone looking for an RPG that values story, timing, and character over spectacle, this is one worth seeing through. It’s smart without being complicated. Focused without feeling small. And when it ends, it stays with you.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a hybrid of tactical combat and real-time interaction that reinvents traditional turn-based systems with dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. Through a highly stylized visual approach, dynamic storytelling, and a deeply flexible party system, Clair Obscur delivers a refreshing take on the genre, backed by a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack and surprisingly poignant character moments.
Sandfall Interactive has absolutely delivered a polished RPG with memorable characters and a unique world. Even with some pacing and polish issues, the experience sticks. If you’re into narrative-heavy games with strong vibes and can tolerate a few annoyances, it’s well worth it.
Just a while ago, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could have been called a dark horse — a hidden gem with untapped potential. But not anymore. With its official release, it’s proven itself worthy of being a Game of the Year contender.
Review in Korean | Read full review
If Clair Obscur - Expedition 33 doesn't appear in all the best lists of the year despite its strange title at first glance, you still have a great year of new releases ahead of you, but I don't think that will happen. Because this game is almost perfect. A fantastic story in the truest sense of the word, great gameplay, constantly challenging battles, an incredibly intense atmosphere and visuals that you've almost certainly never seen before. The fact that Sandfall is reportedly already negotiating with a Hollywood studio for the film rights will come as no surprise to you by the end of the game. Thank you for this game!
Review in German | Read full review
To think that this is Sandfall Interactive’s first game is mind-blowing, as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 should be up there with the best RPGs of all time.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a triumphant homage to classic JRPGs, technically cutting-edge, artistically sublime, and narratively rich. Rather than chasing trends, Sandfall Interactive embraces tradition with passion, delivering a love letter to the genre that both honors the past and carves out a bold new future.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Clair Obscur is a genuine standout RPG, driven by courage, sacrifice, and the powerful bonds formed in the midst of tragedy. It pushes you to confront loss and hope in equal measure, resonating long after the credits roll. This is a beautifully tragic expedition that demands your emotional investment, repaying it with a story and characters that will reward the time it takes to develop the skills of not taking any damage in combat. This may be a divisive game within the community due to its skill-based combat system and a few questionable choices with the direction of the story, but all I can tell you is that this is one tragedy you’re going to want to see through.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is more than a great game, it's an artistic statement amidst common games without any trace of soul or originality.
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