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.

This is the first turn based game I’ve played ever .. and it’s amazing beyond description .. I loved every minute of it.. the story in particular was great .. game play very much enjoyable non repetitive and smooth Can’t wait for more the same game

Overrated and overhyped, sick to hear acclaimed reviews and scores like Baldurs Gate 3

Fun combat, pretty repetitive. Wasn’t invested in the story. Didnt finish cause I couldn’t find a reason to keep going after facing the Paintress.

Decent at the start but incredibly repetitive and the exploration is very dull

Absolute 10/10 game considering the scale of the company that made it. 4/10 compared to high-budget games. If you thought Death Stranding had many cutscenes, just play this game. Never have I played a game where cutscenes and dialogues are longer than the gameplay. 10/10 story. I just wish they made a movie instead. Played 6 hours and dropped it.