Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur is an RPG on rocket skates. It takes big swings and lands all of them with a satisfying smack.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game destined to mark an entire generation of players, as well as revolutionize turn-based combat as we know it. An RPG to remember.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sets new standards for the genre of turn based RPGs with regard to the story, but even more so the combat. A new, shining star, who hopefully points the way for many future games.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 feels like a real next step for modern RPG games. Sandfall has achieved something truly special.

A paradigm shift for turn-based RPGs, respectful of their heritage yet unafraid to dismantle and rebuild their foundations.

It's hard not to be impressed by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, if only for the sheer ambition it displays. From its very first minutes, the game sets a strong, atypical aesthetic framework, almost disturbing in its tormented beauty. The universe, somewhere between surrealistic nightmare and waking dream, is unlike anything currently on the J-RPG scene. But Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is more than just a visual daring, for beneath its visual and symbolic layers lies a surprisingly dense, rich and, above all, dynamic combat system. Combining turn-based and real-time reflexes, the game redefines the genre's expectations by forcing it out of its comfort zone. But ambitious as it is, Expedition 33 is not without its faults. The game's overly linear structure hinders exploration. The environments, as beautiful as they are, sometimes suffer from a lack of interaction and a rather flat level design. The title isn't perfect, but it's terribly sincere, and above all it's a work that dares and often succeeds.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 mixes JRPG-like turn-based battles with real-time action. While I was hooked to this combat system, the story’s sudden plot twist felt forced. Although this was hard to ignore, it is undeniable that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an appealing game that delivers a strong message.

Nunca he jugado profundamente un juego por turnos porque, la verdad, no me atraen ni siquiera este juego. Pero al ver tantas opiniones positivas, al final decidí comprarlo y no me arrepiento para nada. El combate, aunque es por turnos, no se siente tanto como uno tradicional, porque todos sus elementos están perfectamente equilibrados. Te pierdes completamente en el juego por los personajes, los elementos fantásticos del mundo y la música. Además, el sistema de defensa en los turnos enemigos me sorprendió. Aunque sea el turno del enemigo, no solamente tienes que preocuparte por tu estrategia y tu turno correspondiente, sino que también tienes que bloquear, esquivar, saltar y contraatacar. Eso hace que incluso durante el turno enemigo sigas participando activamente. Gráficamente se ve espectacular. El realismo no me dijo demasiado, pero los elementos fantásticos sí me parecieron increíbles. La historia me encantó. No recuerdo ningún otro juego con una parecida. En cuanto a la temática y ambientación, siento algunas vibras familiares. Me recuerda a una temática fantástica europea; por así decirlo, me recuerda un poco a Lies of P o algo por el estilo. Aunque la historia es un poco difícil de entender, incluso si no logras comprenderla del todo, te mantiene en constante misterio. La música, los personajes y la propia historia hacen que quieras seguir jugando.

Bar went down lately to this over inflated scored game............................

A good game but could do better. Some interesting ideas, beautiful world building but quite repetitive. The pacing could be better. I found myself rushing ahead to get a sense of the story because the exploration drags. Disappointing that there's a distinct lack of diversity. The PoCs are all wiped out in the beginning. It feels like the devs prefer furry make believe characters to black and brown people. They can do better.

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

There's no mini-map while exploring, which makes it very confusing for me. The graphics aren't the best, and the combat is very repetitive.