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About Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Stop the Paintress, whose cursed numbers bring death each year in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG with real-time action. Set in a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France, lead a team of customizable heroes with unique abilities and gear.
- Join turn-based battles with real-time actions like dodging, parrying, and countering. Use combos and target enemy vulnerabilities to enhance your combat strategy.
- Create unique builds for your team by customizing gear, stats, skills, and synergies. Tailor your characters to fit your preferred playstyle.
- The Unreal Engine 5 visuals bring to life intricate landscapes such as the Island of Visages and the Forgotten Battlefield.
- Engage with the powerful soundtrack that deepens the game's atmosphere, delivering an immersive narrative with its sweeping compositions.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Reviews
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.
TheGamer
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has exceeded every one of my expectations. Sandfall Interactive's debut title is one of the greatest accomplishments in gaming, delivering a well-paced, polished, and unforgettable experience. From the incredibly impactful and deeply emotional narrative to the enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding combat, Expedition 33 delivers on all fronts. I wanted an old-school RPG that sticks true to its roots while taking advantage of modern game design. I got that and so much more. Four months into the year, this is the clubhouse leader for Game of the Year, and honestly, it's not even close. Do not miss out.
DualShockers
What makes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 worthy of recognition isn't just how well everything works, but the fact that it all sticks with you. The characters, the music, the world design, the emotional throughline that runs underneath all the strategy and spectacle — none of it ever fades into the background. Clair Obscur is the kind of game that lingers after the credits roll, not because of how much it offers, but because of how much it gets right. It’s rare to see a game so mechanically confident and emotionally grounded, but that's exactly what Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is.
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Finally got it, just beautiful, amazing, amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, amazing story, simply amazing.
No wonder why it has been the game of the year 2025. This proves everything i always said. I have friends that hate turn based games and still felt in love with it. The gameplay is well balanced and i would say it isn't very difficult if you just want to go straight through the main story.
I played a bit of this, and really want to get back into it when I have some time.
best game of the year, rightfully so, but it's not an inde game.
Totally recommended, story was very very nice and is a good game to play.