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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Sandfall Interactive·Released Apr 24, 2025·Single player

Platforms
Xbox Series XPCPS5
Genres
RPGAdventureIndie
Critic88/100
Across 8 reviews
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About

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Reviews

10 reviews
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Critic100/100
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Final Fancily. I'm coming in a little bit late on this review because Bethesda decided to drop good old Oblivion in a fancy new outfit right before embargo, so forgive me! However, and continuing with the Bethesda link as a lazy-ish way to kickstart this review, it's lucky for…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Sandfall Interactive's debut, which tells me two things about the French studio. Firstly, that they're a bunch of utter show offs and, secondly, that they're a bunch of utter show offs. You can't do this, Sandfall. You can't just come storming out…

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PC Gamer
Justin Wagner·Apr 23, 2025
Critic70/100
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a stylish riff on the JRPG, but its real-time-infused combat is rarely as fun as it looks.

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IGN
IGN Staff·Apr 23, 2025
Critic90/100
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Wearing its inspirations on its sleeve, Clair Obscur paints itself into the pantheon of great RPGs.

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Push Square
Liam Croft·Apr 23, 2025
Critic90/100
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most refreshing and original RPGs in years, even if it's not immediately obvious from the outside looking in. The intriguing setup expands to provide an engrossing, excellent narrative with lovable and charismatic characters. The exemplary combat goes above and beyond its turn-based traditions with flashy fights and new ways to damage. This is the kind of experience that proves there's still so much potential and creativity in the bigger-budget video game space - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is simply sublime.

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Critic90/100
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a phenomenal RPG, telling a heartbreaking tale while incorporating thrilling action into its tactical turn-based combat

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