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: Expedition 33 Offers Free Steam Download as 'Special Thank-You' To Fans
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 releases a free Steam download as a 'special thank-you' to fans of the RPG.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Developers Are Technically Characters In The Game
It must have been really awkward when the expedition landed on the Continent.
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"Messed Up So Many Times": Clair Obscur Players Still Struggle With The Hardest Part Of The Game, And It's Not A Boss Fight
Even Maell can't parry this one.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Dramatic Act One Twist Was Originally Pitched As A Joke, Until Sandfall Realised It Was Genius
The game's leads quickly realised that it was an excellent idea.
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