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 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.
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.
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"
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a phenomenal RPG, telling a heartbreaking tale while incorporating thrilling action into its tactical turn-based combat
Industry Coverage
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Says Releasing After Oblivion Remastered "Didn't Harm Us At All"
Kepler wasn't worried about releasing just after Oblivion Remastered.
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"Expedition 33 Is The Future Of RPGs": Famous Japanese Developer And Clair Obscur Developer Heap Praise On One Another's Games
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy released on the same day, and the developers are big fans of each other's work.
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"Let’s Help The Devs Make This Game A Masterpiece": Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Share Their Biggest Criticisms And Changes They Want To See
Clair Obscur fans want to try and help make the game even better.
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“The Demand Has Been Higher Than Expected”: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Achieves A Feat That’s Uncommon In 2025
Another honor for Clair Obscur.
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