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Rank 17 out of 29 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

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Clair Obscur

Name: Clair Obscur
Brand: Unknown

around $25

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528 Pros

72%
38 reviews (8h 22m)

203 Cons

Embark on a journey into a breathtaking, surrealist masterpiece hailed as a true game of the year contender. In the world of *Unknown Clair Obscur*, you'll confront a dark, emotionally resonant story about life and loss, brought to life by exceptional art direction, a phenomenal soundtrack, and stellar voice acting. The game reinvents turn-based c...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

67%

224 vs 111

Gameplay

73%

110 vs 40

Story & Narrative

88%

58 vs 8

Content & Value

70%

35 vs 15

Graphics & Visuals

88%

37 vs 5

Sound & Music

Reviewer verdict

Across 38 YouTube reviews, the Unknown Clair Obscur earns a Summa score of 3.9/5, ranking #17 among Indie Games. Reviewers most often praise its gameplay, story & narrative, content & value, while the most common criticisms concern gameplay, story & narrative.

Clair Obscur is widely praised for its innovative, hybrid turn-based combat that blends timed parries, dodges, and action elements with deep customization; roughly a majority of reviewers emphasized combat as the standout feature (97 mentions). Reviewers also consistently lauded the game's writing, characters, and world-building, with strong performances and a surreal, artful narrative noted across many videos (50 mentions). The soundtrack, visuals, and overall value from a small passionate indie team were frequent positives, with many commenters highlighting exceptional music, striking art direction, and the sense of a focused, complete experience at an accessible price (20–35 mentions each).

Criticisms clustered around exploration and usability: many reviewers found dungeon layouts and overworld navigation confusing due to lack of maps, quest tracking, and guidance, and platforming/navigation bugs were repeatedly mentioned (gameplay cons: 83 mentions). The timing-dependent combat systems were also divisive—parry and dodge windows were called finicky or punishing by numerous reviewers—and several flagged uneven difficulty spikes and repetitive or opaque mechanics. A smaller but notable group reported technical and presentation issues like stiff character animations, lip-sync problems, pop-in/stuttering on some platforms, and occasional crashes (performance and visuals cons: 6–14 mentions).

Analysis based on 38 YouTube reviews (8h 22m of video) with 528 pros and 203 cons extracted.

Pros (528)

Gameplay (224)

Complex and motivating combat system ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 10:10
The game is a unique experience that kept the reviewer entertained, confused, intrigued, and compelled for almost 30 hours and stayed with them after the credits ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 6:34
Good progression system in the combat. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 4:33
Turn-based combat with strategic elements like action points and chaining skills. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 3:28
The combat system is initially snappy, impactful, with insane animations, interactive UI, timing inputs for more damage, free aiming, dodging, and pairing mechanics that are amazing. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 2:58
Combat evolves over time, requiring synergy and strategic attack order to maximize damage, offering deep customization and satisfying gameplay. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 3:39
The game features a crazy variety of enemies with unique attacks requiring learning new parry timings, keeping combat engaging. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 4:48
Exploration is an absolute joy, with a world that opens up in unexpected ways and breathtaking environments. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 4:58
The combat system is a retro-style JRPG with an active twist involving dodges, parries, and timed attacks, making it skill-based and engaging. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 4:55
Characters have unique abilities and playstyles, offering diverse and balanced gameplay. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 7:40
The Luminas system allows for creative and powerful builds, encouraging experimentation. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 8:56
Dungeons and exploration are epic, filled with side objectives, optional bosses, secrets, and a natural sense of wandering. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 10:26
The world design is gorgeous and wondrous, mixing fantasy and nightmare elements that keep the story and environment fresh and engaging. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 11:55
The game rewards skillful play with experience bonuses for dodging attacks and other mechanics. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 7:30
The game continues to surprise and shock as you progress deeper, maintaining interest and excitement. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 15:10
Talking to NPCs and engaging in optional battles early on rewards you with helpful items that boost stats ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 0:29
Optional battle with the mime near the shore is tricky but rewarding, offering practice for counters and dodges ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 0:40
You can earn tokens through trivia and rematches to purchase goods from vendors ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 0:59
Resting at expedition flags fully replenishes party members ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 1:23
Using Chroma elixirs heals without respawning enemies, and their uses replenish when resting ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 1:37
Expedition flags allow attribute and skill allocation and fast travel within areas ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 1:48
Critical path is lit by lamps making navigation easier; unlit paths lead to optional exploration ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 2:10
Pictose relics grant passive stat boosts and special combat benefits that unlock for the whole party after use ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 2:34
Luminina points can be allocated freely to gain benefits of unlocked Pictose without equipping them ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 3:03
Spreading different attack augments and passive bonuses across party members is efficient ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 3:32
Guns have multiple uses beyond just shooting bullets, including strategic AP management ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 3:53
Shooting enemies with shields removes shield icons, helping to break defenses ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 4:49
Status effects and multi-hit skills are effective against shielded enemies ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 5:08
Breaking enemies when their break meter is full stuns them, causing high damage and losing their turn ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 5:36
Optional challenging mime battles offer great loot ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 6:13
Optional bosses provide new weapons, pictose, and important items ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 6:26
You can avoid or engage bosses and run around to grab loot ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 6:41
Some white painted Nevrons are friendly and offer side quests with rewards ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 7:02
Side quests provide weapons, pictose, and resources ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 7:34
Colors of Luminina grant extra Luminina points and chroma catalysts upgrade weapons ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 7:44
The Curator allows upgrading weapons and gear after progressing to the second zone ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 8:00
The game features engaging turn-based combat with quicktime events and dodging/parrying mechanics that keep the player active and prevent boredom. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 1:23
Exploration is rewarding with different weapons, leveling resources, and pictos that allow for varied play styles and character customization. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 2:08
The open world exploration and combat style are reminiscent of classic JRPGs but with modern twists like QTEs and Soulslike dodging/parrying. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 3:10
The saving system is convenient, saving at multiple points such as interacting with flags, loading screens, and character changes. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 5:22
The game changed my mind about turn-based games, proving I can still enjoy them. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 0:51
Gameplay is highly engaging, especially enemy turns involving parrying and counterattacks. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 4:03
The game is recommended even for those who don't typically like turn-based games. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 4:39
The overworld is nostalgic and contains a lot of optional content. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 6:36
The game adds new mechanics regularly to keep gameplay interesting. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 8:26
The picto system allows deep build potential similar to ARPGs. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 8:54
The game features some of the most cinematic and epic boss fights ever seen. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 9:19
The game made me reconsider my beliefs about story and turn-based games. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 11:03
The turn-based battle system is engaging, requiring timing for more powerful attacks and allowing dodges and parries. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 2:20
All characters feel useful and have their place in gameplay, encouraging varied team compositions. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 2:48
The game uses an overworld map effectively, making exploration fun despite being a dated mechanic. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 3:14
The game is challenging, and earning the platinum trophy feels very rewarding. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 5:01
The combat system has deep customizability with the Lumina points and Pictos system. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 3:32
Successfully timing dodges and parries in combat is satisfying and balances the complex mechanics. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 4:31
Combat system is dynamic and engaging, combining turn-based and real-time elements effectively. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 5:34
Character kits offer depth and complexity, encouraging strategic thinking and diverse builds. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 7:26
Exploration becomes richer and more complex as the game progresses, with diverse environments and optional content. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 10:23
The game offers a large amount of side content, including platforming challenges, tougher enemies, and optional bosses. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 11:19
The game delivers a fantastic RPG experience with thrilling encounters and emotional moments. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 13:40
Combat is a turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics, making it feel alive and fluid. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 1:00
Combat is fast, fluid, responsive, and energetic, retaining an adrenaline rush. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 2:12
Late game fights involve dodging, parrying, and jumping over combos, making combat exciting. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 2:30
All playable characters are unique with new party mechanics introduced throughout the game. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 3:04
Combat mechanics are dripfed to avoid overwhelming players early on. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 3:16
Parrying and dodging are mandatory on higher difficulty levels, appealing to Souls fans. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 3:32
You can bring reserves into combat if main party members die, encouraging keeping all characters ready. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 3:50
RPG elements include leveling up, attribute points allocation, weapon scaling, and respec options. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 7:29
Skills are unique per character with flexibility to change loadouts outside combat. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 8:53
Build variation is extensive with hundreds of picto skills and luminina system allowing powerful combinations. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 9:50
Overworld traversal improves over time with new abilities making exploration more fun. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 13:36
Exploration is rewarding with secrets that help in meaningful ways. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 14:10
Addictive turn-based combat ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 0:22
Combat includes real-time elements such as attack parrying, dodging, and jumping, keeping players engaged 24/7 ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 2:46
Interesting attribute and pictos system that allows for strategic customization and passive abilities. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 1:23
Skill system offers exploration and complexity with different characters having unique skills and stances. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 2:17
Magic casting character with unique elemental stain mechanics adds depth and novelty. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 3:20
QTE events add interactive elements to combat, enhancing engagement. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 3:46
Combat system offers strategic depth with action points, dodging, parrying, and timing. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 4:03
Game world exploration includes discovering history and secrets, adding a sense of wonder. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 6:50
Combat is enjoyable and strategic, rewarding planning and skill use. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 9:50
Turn-based combat has an active layer with dodging and parrying mechanics adding depth. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 3:51
Multiple difficulty options available to suit different player skill levels. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 4:48
Each party member has unique sub mechanics adding layers of strategy to combat. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 4:54
The game introduces new gameplay concepts gradually, keeping pacing fresh. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 5:34
Simple loot system with weapon elements and upgrades for customization. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 6:11
Items that give bonuses and have levels, encouraging exploration and customization. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 6:20
Free aim attack system to target enemy weak spots or weapons. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 6:34
Skill trees with abilities that encourage mixing and strategic planning. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 7:03
Combat system requires thinking and planning, rewarding strategic play. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 7:40
Good system overall that encourages exploration and player expression. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 8:11
Lots of side content and sub areas to explore, most of which feel meaningful. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 8:21
Abwechslungsreiche Oberwelt und Level mit viel Liebe zum Detail und faszinierendem Design der Gegner (Nevronen). ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 4:00
Innovatives rundenbasiertes Kampfsystem mit Quicktime Events, das dynamisch, spaßig und vielschichtig ist. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 5:03
Jeder Charakter besitzt einen einzigartigen Spielstil, der das Kampfsystem mit weiteren Mechaniken erweitert und harmoniert gut untereinander. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 6:33
Kampfsystem verbindet das Beste aus rundenbasierten und Quicktime Event-Mechaniken und ist optisch ansprechend sowie schnell zu navigieren. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 7:56
Vielfältige Charakterentwicklung mit Levelaufstiegen, Talentbäumen, Attributen, Waffen und einem einzigartigen Pictos-System für passive Boni. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 9:55
Erkundung belohnt mit ausschließlich nützlichen Gegenständen, Upgrades und kosmetischen Optionen, die das Spielerlebnis bereichern. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 12:08
Innovative combat system blending turn-based and real-time reaction mechanics, making combat dynamic and engaging. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 3:59
More approachable than traditional turn-based RPGs due to active real-time combat elements. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 11:15
Combat and progression systems are unbelievable, featuring stellar turn-based fighting with real-time actions and versatile build mechanics. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 2:32
Exploration and wonder are deeply rewarding, with many cool things to see and do, including content outside the main story line driven by player curiosity. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 2:44
Smooth and fast character movement encourages thorough exploration of zones with many side paths, secrets, and loot. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 4:30
Combat allows skilled players to avoid every instance of damage through dodging, parrying, jumping, and other mechanics, adding a layer of skill that evolves the genre. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 5:40
Free aim mechanic allows targeting flying enemies and weak points, adding depth to combat. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 6:27
Each character has unique combat styles and skill trees, with the ability to mix and match skills to fit play style and create team synergy. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 6:52
Items are simple but strategic, with HP, AP restoration, and revival, and can be enhanced with upgrades. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 7:53
Defensive combat mechanics like dodging and parrying reward skillful play and can turn the tide of battle. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 8:37
Enemies are diverse with unique attack animations and move sets, keeping combat fresh and challenging throughout the game. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 10:06
Pictos and Luminina upgrades add depth to character builds and strategy. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 15:17
The overworld is large and filled with interesting activities and side zones, including challenging bosses and exploration rewards. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 15:49
The combat system is turn-based but exciting and fun with dodging and parrying mechanics requiring skill and attention. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 3:35
Gameplay includes exploration in third-person and overworld map with visible enemies allowing strategic engagement. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 4:31
The parrying mechanic is really cool and clean. ▶ I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong @ 4:02
Combat is a blast, with interesting enemies and unique patterns that encourage learning and engagement. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 2:33
Combat mechanics encourage understanding weaknesses, dodging, and countering, making you feel powerful against bosses. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 3:06
Rewarding countering with explosive animations, sound design, and huge damage numbers. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 3:22
Firmly embraces the turn-based RPG genre without falling into common traps, delivering a big-budget, artistically expressive experience. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 4:49
Combat is skill-based, challenging, and rewarding, requiring players to master enemy attack patterns. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 5:48
Story mode difficulty allows players of any skill level to experience the game and see the credits. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 7:33
Combat remains fun and engaging throughout, with strategic depth and unique character abilities. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 8:03
The system to reset character stats later in the game is a cool feature allowing flexibility in builds. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 8:39
Each character has unique strategic depth, such as stance mechanics and card-based attacks. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 9:28
Optional costumes and mini-games add fun variety and customization. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 11:49
The game creatively integrates art concepts like pictose, chroma, and luminina converter into its combat system, making fighting feel like painting. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 8:36
The combat system is unique, using the language of visual art to express power and abilities. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 10:00
Appeals to fans of old school turn-based gameplay with an explorable world map and high-fidelity graphics reminiscent of PS1 and PS2 era games. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 1:08
Combat system is one of the finest in the RPG genre, combining turn-based mechanics with real-time elements like parrying, dodging, and counterattacks. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 3:29
Combat requires skill and precision, especially on higher difficulties, offering a rewarding and satisfying gameplay loop. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 4:03
Unique AP system that rewards successful dodges, parries, and basic attacks to perform powerful abilities. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 5:05
Abilities have unique mechanics that can be combined for powerful effects, encouraging strategic party composition and attack chaining. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 6:06
Each party member feels unique with distinct mechanics and stances that affect combat strategy. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 7:09
Players can customize their party freely, even excluding the main character, allowing for tailored play styles. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 8:13
The Picto and Lumina system offers deep customization with powerful passive effects and meaningful trade-offs. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 8:42
Exploration is rewarding and organic without a mini-map, encouraging players to pay attention and discover secrets. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 10:29
The world map is extensive and filled with secrets, super bosses, and items, with new traversal abilities like swimming and flying. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 11:27
The game is a love letter to older JRPGs, especially the PS1 era Final Fantasy, with satisfying turn-based combat and elements like parrying and dodging. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 1:43
Gameplay keeps the player engaged even when it's not their turn, allowing skill expression in minor fights. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 2:32
The overworld is beautiful and fun to explore, with interconnected micro areas reminiscent of older JRPGs. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 2:55
The game has a clear gameplay identity, combining classic JRPG elements with modern graphics and design. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 14:04
Turn-based gameplay is alive and thriving, and this game is a strong example of that. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 13:39
The game is not overly difficult but can be a little challenging at the beginning, which provides a good learning curve. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 0:10
Enemies have weaknesses and resistances, encouraging strategic weapon and skill swaps. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 0:25
Upgrading multiple weapons with different elemental types is beneficial. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 1:08
Parrying is important and has a unique timing window that differs from other similar games. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 1:39
Luna's revive skill is very powerful and highly recommended for difficult fights. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 2:37
Early focus on pictos that increase action points and damage is helpful. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 4:25
Health is a valuable stat as it increases survivability and healing effects. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 5:00
Multi-hit attacks are advantageous early on due to the damage cap and crit effects. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 5:38
Energy, healing, and revive tints replenish at checkpoints and should be used in combat. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 6:45
Burn status effect is very strong and can stack to high levels, dealing damage over multiple turns. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 7:18
Having characters or skills that can effectively deal with shields is important. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 8:10
The game allows respec of character attributes, enabling flexible builds. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 8:44
Vitality, agility, and luck are generally the best stats to invest in early on. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 9:19
The combat system is one of the most interesting battle systems ever put into a JRPG, combining turn-based with active components like timed button presses, dodging, and parrying. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 4:56
The combat system is well introduced and offers deep strategic and creative buildcraft with unique character mechanics, weapons, and gear. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 7:36
The game offers a lot of flexibility in character builds and synergizing status effects, making combat very satisfying and rewarding. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 8:35
Boss fights are spectacular and very satisfying, requiring perfect execution and strategy. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 11:19
The game rewards exploration and collecting new costumes that appear in cutscenes, showing developer attention to player desires. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 14:16
Rich and flexible customization options with pictos that can be shared among squad members, offering freedom of choice. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 4:12
Genre-defying combat combining turn-based RPG mechanics with parrying, dodging, and free aim shooter elements, plus unique combat systems for each party member. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 5:04
Cinematic and creatively designed bosses that integrate cutscenes and new phases, providing an engaging challenge. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 6:04
The difficulty on normal was really good and well balanced. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 4:12
The turn-based combat combined with action elements was excellent. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 5:04
The parry and dodge system was personally loved. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 5:27
The boss fights were phenomenally balanced and cinematic. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 5:33
The boss fights aligned well with the story and character mentalities. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 7:40
The gameplay was challenging yet amazing with good balance. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 9:25
The yellow paint system with lanterns to guide the path was well implemented. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 10:20
Classic modern AAA JRPG with dynamic turn-based combat and no anime look, appealing even to JRPG skeptics ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 9:14
Interesting structure combining turn-based battles and exploration ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 3:08
Free access to overworld map with optional areas that flesh out the world ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 3:22
Combat expands classic turn-based structure with dodges and parries ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 4:46
Each party member has unique mechanics and forms of attack ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 4:57
Enemy turns can be dodged or parried turning attacks into opportunities ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 5:40
Battle system has depth and style, making combat a theatrical performance ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 6:04
Satisfying to counterattack after parrying difficult sequences ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 6:12
Customization through weapon upgrades and outfit changes is straightforward ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 7:04
Exemplary combat goes above and beyond turn-based traditions with flashy fights ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 8:54
The gameplay is new and interesting, refreshing, turnbased with action, a little bit mixed. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 0:42
The build making is fantastic. You can play with any different composition of party members. Every single weapon of every single character can lend to you a build. The system of Luminas allows for so many interesting builds and gives you so much freedom on what you can put and share with each character. You don't need to grind your pictos in each character as it already unlocks to all characters. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 3:05
The bosses of this game are very well done, with great music, moves, visuals, and attack design. Every boss fight felt very well designed. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 3:52
Unique game mechanics such as Monoco collecting Nevron feet to transform and use their abilities, nodding to classic RPG Blue Mage mechanics. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 1:08
The Endless Tower, though initially disappointing, is cleverly designed as stacked combat arenas representing the tower stages. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 10:41
Turn-based combat is very engaging and the best part of the game. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 3:23
Ability to sneak and strike first in combat adds strategic depth. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 3:37
Combat includes dodge and parry functions, making battles dynamic. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 4:15
Characters' skill sets can be upgraded. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 4:26
Exploration mechanics include running, speedrunning, jumping, climbing, and grappling, which are fun. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 2:46
Switching characters during exploration does not affect combat negatively. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 3:04
The game opens up more as you progress, becoming less linear and more expansive. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 9:38
The combat system innovates turn-based gameplay with a reactive system that removes waiting during enemy turns, making it more active and tense. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 10:24
The game combines strategic turn-based planning with real-time dodge and parry mechanics, creating a unique and engaging combat experience. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 11:14
The game respects players' time by having a designed ending, avoiding endless grind and live service fatigue. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 15:30
Talking to NPCs as different characters yields different responses and sometimes rewards. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 0:06
Medelum sword for Mel is one of the best weapons in the game, putting Mel into virtuoso stance at battle start. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 0:22
Virtuoso stance doubles damage and can be maintained indefinitely with skills like Fuette Flurry. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 0:33
Choosing Mel for the final champion fight in Gestal village rewards you with Medelum, very helpful for the rest of the game. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 0:56
Throwing the fight intentionally can yield another good weapon, offering exploration options. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 1:29
Roulette Pictose offers a chance to double damage, synergizing well with virtuoso stance for massive damage. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 2:23
Combining Medelum with Roulette and Marking Shots Pictose allows for very high damage output. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 2:55
Secret Gestal arena offers Pictose boosts for single party member fights, intended for challenges like Ono Puncho. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 3:41
Bizaar merchants sell useful Pictose like Critical Moment and Augmented Aim, boosting damage in specific conditions. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 3:56
Sarum Sword is a good alternative weapon for Mel if Medelum is missed, facilitating entry into virtuoso stance. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 4:33
Expedition entries can be traded for free Luminina points, which help power up characters. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 5:00
Pictose provide unique abilities and stat boosts; mastering them unlocks passive abilities as Luminina usable on multiple characters. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 5:31
Mastering Pictose early is important to avoid grinding later and to create powerful builds. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 7:08
Collecting lost Gestals unlocks paint break ability to destroy paint spikes and access good loot. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 7:37
Spending time with characters at the campsite increases relationship levels, unlocking powerful gradient attacks and other rewards. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 9:18
Helping unpainted white neons yields good rewards and prevents losing a large 100 Luminina points reward later. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 9:57
Color of Luminina can be converted into Lumina points at the campsite to activate more Lumina and strengthen characters. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 10:38
Exploring for loot and buying color of Luminina from merchants is beneficial to avoid later farming. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 10:56
Lamps mark the main quest path, helping navigation during exploration. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 11:38
Painted Power Pictose obtained after main story removes damage cap and boosts health, making tough enemies easier. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 12:58
Break mechanic (stun) is key to defeating tough enemies and mimes by removing defenses and causing them to lose turns. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 13:24
Building break faster by shooting weak points and parrying is effective; parrying full combos builds more break. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 14:36
Das Kampfsystem ist spannend und verbindet rundenbasierte Kämpfe mit Echtzeitelementen, die für mehr taktische Tiefe sorgen. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 5:31
Das Spiel bietet eine große Menge an Gegnern, Mechaniken, Fähigkeiten und Soundtracks, die das Erlebnis bereichern. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 9:51
Die Kämpfe sind audiovisuell großartig präsentiert und fordern mechanisches Können. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 9:40
Challenging but rewarding combat system ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 0:41
Exploration and world traversal handled in a way that is less jarring than other RPGs, with a world map and interactive environments ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 4:39
Visual environments are interesting and gorgeous with an insane amount of creativity and plenty of secrets to discover ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 5:14
Combat system mixes turn-based and timed QTE, working surprisingly well in practice, requiring timing and rhythm ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 5:29
Customization of loadout with a comprehensive system of Pictos, Luminos, weapons, skills, chroma abilities, and stats ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 5:55
Combat offers a huge range of possibilities and requires figuring out enemy strengths, weaknesses, and attack patterns ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 6:14

Story & Narrative (110)

Good dialogue and lots of immersion if you like the characters. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 6:16
The game is a masterpiece with the capacity to emotionally touch players, considered among the very best the medium has offered. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 0:13
The story is smart, unpredictable, highly engaging with excellent writing, characters, bonding, and cutscenes, especially strong in the prologue and first chapter. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 7:30
The ending delivers a wild and satisfying conclusion, making the grind worthwhile. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 8:44
Overall, the game is a flawed masterpiece full of heart, deserving a rare 10 out of 10 rating and considered a game of the year contender for 2025. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 9:28
The main characters do a good job acting like they just lost some of their best friends. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 4:58
The story premise is not bad and has interesting elements like the concept of a number that kills people at a certain age. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 4:03
Killing off the main character in favor of the plot is really interesting and takes courage to commit to. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 7:35
Everything about this game looks so good, including fantastic writing and voice acting with a stellar cast. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 2:18
The story is fire, with a bleak but hopeful narrative that deeply engages players. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 3:07
Characters feel real and relatable, with moments of peace and camaraderie that enhance emotional investment. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 12:52
The story is truly compelling and made me care about the characters. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 1:13
Characters interact realistically, including talking over and interrupting each other. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 2:03
All characters are likable, including the usually annoying kid character Myel. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 5:43
The storytelling is mature and explores dark topics with nuanced character debates. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 6:11
Characters have relatable banter and dialogue, making them feel like normal people on a quest. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 3:41
The story is deep, emotional, and explores human emotion profoundly, evoking strong feelings. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 4:32
The game evokes nostalgia and magic similar to classic RPGs, with immersive storytelling and likable characters. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 8:01
The antagonist is emotionally complex and understandable, adding depth to the story. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 8:34
The game's narrative element is enjoyable with impressive creativity in premise and visuals. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 2:24
The story has interesting turns and explains the surrealist painting style. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 2:32
The story is compelling from the very get-go with well-paced plot and strong characterization. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 1:14
Natural dialogue and excellent voice acting add emotional weight to the story. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 3:24
The chemistry between the cast is impressive, making character interactions enthralling. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 4:15
Lore is well-developed through voice logs, providing poignant moments and world-building. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 4:38
Characters are captivating, well-written, funny, and emotional. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 4:57
Storyline is gripping and engaging, a rare praise from the reviewer. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 6:08
The story has a unique premise involving a painter who marks a number causing people of that age to die. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 6:35
Engaging narrative from start to finish ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 0:15
Beautiful character writing ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 0:20
The story evokes a wide range of emotions and feels very human ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 3:54
Unique and weird world setting with a mysterious story involving a shattered city and a giant spectral creature called the paintress. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 0:17
The mystery and story are compelling and keep the player engaged. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 10:48
The story is one of the best aspects of the game with compelling characters in a unique situation. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 1:36
Strong, focused cinematic direction with great performances from notable actors. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 2:25
The game's writing balances seriousness and humor well, with emotional moments that hit hard. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 3:05
Extrem einzigartige Prämisse, die von der ersten Spielminute an neugierig macht und die Story schockiert, überrascht und in Atem hält. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 2:06
Eingliederung vorheriger Expeditionen durch Tagebücher und Flaggen als Speicherpunkte, die die Geschichte vertiefen. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 2:17
Authentische und unterhaltsam geschriebene Dialoge und Charaktere, die den Stress und Zusammenhalt der Gruppe hervorragend widerspiegeln. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 2:43
Französisches Setting mit passenden Klischees, Musik und Sprachausgabe, die dem Spiel eine besondere Atmosphäre verleihen. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 12:37
Deep, emotional, and character-driven narrative with themes of grief, mortality, and hope. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 4:10
The storytelling blends brilliant narrative writing with some of the best voice acting ever heard in a video game, combined with hundreds of cinematic cutscenes. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 2:04
The world of Lumiere and the continent is massive, intricate, and fantastic, brought to life by Unreal Engine. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 2:17
The story is emotionally engaging with excellent writing and voice acting, featuring complex characters and moral ambiguity. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 11:17
Dialogue is well-written with natural, human-like conversations and a wide range of tones, enhancing immersion. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 14:12
The story is intriguing, respects and challenges the audience, with well-developed characters true to themselves. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 8:51
Attention to detail in character expressions and motivations adds depth to the narrative. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 10:32
Drops you into its melancholy world with a refreshing lack of context, avoiding slow exposition. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 0:02
Fantastic opening few hours that quickly establishes stakes, gets you fighting right away, and sets up a compelling mystery. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 0:20
Confident pacing that persists throughout the whole adventure, making the player eager to see the conclusion but not wanting it to end. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 0:37
Compelling setup and excellent execution following expedition 33 on a presumed suicide mission. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 1:22
The story is often scary, bizarre, heartbreaking, funny, abstract, and eventually rewarding. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 1:38
Small and focused cast with well-balanced backstory that emphasizes motivations without extraneous details. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 1:52
Excellent overall pace with options to pursue distractions or stick to the main path, moving along smoothly. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 2:13
Clare obscure from beginning to end is unapologetically French, both familiar and unique thanks to its narrative pacing and combat systems. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 0:46
The narrative is romantic and nightmarish, with beautiful destruction and emotional depth. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 5:07
Characters are well-developed and emotionally engaging, making the player feel like a member of the expedition. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 5:23
The game pushes players to confront loss and hope, delivering a powerful emotional experience. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 13:33
The game has a mysterious and thrilling atmosphere that hooks the player. ▶ I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong @ 13:52
The game drops you into a haunting and beautiful world with a deep, mysterious story from the very first scene. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 0:04
The prologue is a masterclass in storytelling, weaving emotional complexity and subtle narrative details. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 1:09
The emotional core between Sophie and Gustav is thoughtfully developed, showing restraint, maturity, and mutual respect. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 1:17
The game uses quiet conversations and passing dialogue to reveal important backstory and character motivations. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 1:52
The narrative explores deep themes like legacy, love, and the impact of a shortened lifespan in a unique way. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 3:00
The game includes small, clever Easter eggs, such as Gustav's red and black uniform nodding to Charlie Cox's Daredevil. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 5:05
The lore is rich and detailed, with a timeline and history that players can piece together through dialogue. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 5:27
Profoundly original experience with a deeply impactful story full of twists and turns. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 1:28
Interpersonal drama between party members adds tension and depth to the story. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 3:08
Well-paced narrative with no filler or boring moments, maintaining engagement throughout the approximately 30-hour story. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 12:41
Characters are well written, the story is well presented and well-paced, and the gameplay loop is supremely fun. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 1:28
The game introduces its world well without excessive exposition, balancing fun, whimsy, and darker emotional tones effectively. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 3:42
The story has excellent writing and performances from a star-studded cast, with impactful dialogue and character writing. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 3:08
Phenomenal script and deep, likable characters with brilliant characterization and stellar voice acting. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 3:08
Exceptional world building with excellent writing, pacing, shocking twists, and immersive locations. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 8:08
The story and characters were fantastic and emotionally engaging. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 6:34
The premise and world-building with expeditions was unique and well executed. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 6:49
The family dynamic and character stories were well done with meaningful twists. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 7:25
Every decision in the story made sense and was intentional. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 8:28
Strong and engaging story with one of the best narratives in recent years ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 10:07
Engrossing storytelling with a roughly 35-hour adventure ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 1:49
Story develops in depth and emotion making every character critical ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 2:00
Impressive debut for Sandfall Interactive with quality script and cutscenes ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 2:10
Every cutscene remains gripping with an intriguing plot and distinctive camera angles ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 2:39
Narrative dares to take risks and refuses to pull punches ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 2:54
Most absorbing of narratives with compelling setup ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 3:02
Peculiar and comical facets including off-the-wall dialogue and mini games ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 3:46
Nice balance of emotional intensity and comedic scenes ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 4:37
I liked the story. I liked the atmosphere. I liked how this game seems so romantic, so French. I liked how while emotional, it can still be very funny and light-hearted, it knows how to break that tension of that sometimes extreme sadness with something very light-hearted that gives you some room to breathe. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 0:16
The dialogue is very good and funny, characters interrupt each other making conversations feel natural especially during intense feelings. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 5:30
The characters are very well developed, likable with flaws and quirks, and feel like real people. The acting is exceptional, with voice actors translating emotions and motivations perfectly. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 6:39
The game includes fun and lighthearted moments like Verso's magic trick that serve as comic relief in an otherwise bleak game. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 0:34
The game features rich lore and mysteries that engage fans in deep analysis and theory crafting, fostering a dedicated community. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 0:11
The inclusion of real 19th century books adds a layer of authenticity and detail to the game world. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 1:50
The game contains hidden and cut content that adds intrigue and depth for fans to explore. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 4:48
The narrative includes poetic and literary references, such as to the 18th century French writer Stendhal, enriching the story's themes. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 13:05
The game explores complex themes like time dilation between the canvas and real world, adding depth to the story. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 14:49
The game has a mysterious and engaging story involving the writers and painters, adding layers of intrigue. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 11:27
Character designs and costumes are well done. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 5:12
The story is unique and unexpectedly emotional. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 1:34
The game has a slow-paced, artsy storytelling style that builds up to payoffs. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 8:53
The game world feels surreal and unsettling, fitting the narrative tone. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 9:20
The game is a fascinating, dreamlike experience deserving of a bigger audience. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 11:11
The game feels like a piece of art made by human beings who wanted to tell a story rather than a product made by a committee. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 2:32
The game world has a unique, melancholic atmosphere with a surreal, rotting version of early 20th century Paris. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 4:18
Die Charakterentwicklung ist tiefgründig und motiviert bis zum Schluss, mit spürbaren Ergebnissen und vielfältigen Upgrades. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 8:25
Die Geschichte und Inszenierung sind stimmig und entfalten sich besonders in den letzten Stunden des Spiels. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 13:36
A surreal world that operates on outlandish rules ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 0:44
Characters who speak in eloquent riddles and have depth ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 0:48
A story that is unique and unfolds in an unusual way, with mature and thoughtful narrative themes like loss, grief, acceptance, and impermanence ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 3:40
Superb cast of characters with quirky, likable personalities and enough depth to keep you invested ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 4:14

Content & Value (58)

No content creator concerns; streaming and uploading gameplay is free of copyright issues. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 5:33
The game is priced reasonably and is included on Game Pass, making it accessible. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 7:20
Made by a small team of 30 people, which is impressive given the game's scale. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 2:41
Expedition 33 is an RPG made by a smaller studio, showing impressive quality despite its size. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 1:25
Overall production values in combat, storytelling, characterization, and world design are impressive for a studio of this scale. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 13:12
The game underpromises and overdelivers, avoiding hype and controversy for a great experience. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 17:10
Passion clearly evident in every aspect of the game's design and development ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 3:49
Developed by a small, focused indie team allowing a clear vision ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 3:34
No microtransactions or content locked behind paywalls ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 8:19
Released at a cheaper price making it more accessible ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 8:24
Positive impact on the gaming industry by rejecting anti-consumer practices ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 8:36
The team is composed mainly of juniors and newcomers who gave their all and succeeded tremendously ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 10:10
The game has become an instant classic cherished by millions ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 10:40
Commercial and critical success with over 5 million copies sold as of October 2025 ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 11:18
Developer Sandfall Interactive is passionate and committed to creative potential for future projects ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 11:50
It's got a few small, weird flaws, but overall, 'Expedition 33' is an absolute banger of a game. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 0:47
It's a great adventure with heart and challenge and a real unique identity. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 0:58
Single player adventure with no microtransactions and a reasonable price of $50. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 11:08
Sold over 5 million copies globally by December 2025, showing strong sustained interest. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 3:06
Game launched on Game Pass Day 1, allowing millions to try it without a high entry fee. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 7:15
Maintained momentum and cultural relevance for eight straight months, winning multiple awards. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 7:30
Strong critical acclaim and user scores, sweeping nine out of 13 Game Awards nominations. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 8:01
Premium presentation including visual style, music, and voice acting. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 11:23
Expedition 33 is a masterpiece with incredible storytelling, brilliant voice acting, awe-inspiring environments, and a combat system that sets a new bar for turn-based RPG action. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 1:23
The game is very complete with a lot of content outside the main story, rewarding exploration and curiosity. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 14:45
Unknown clair obscur Expedition 33 is a masterpiece showcasing skill, creativity, craftsmanship, and passion that overdelivers. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 0:05
The game offers a 40 to 60 hour campaign with no microtransactions, no product placement, and is highly polished. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 11:39
Priced at $50 and available on Game Pass Day One, it offers great value compared to $70-$80 games. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 11:39
Narrative and combat are highlights of the game. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 4:00
It's one of the greatest adventures in recent years, comparable to any mainline Final Fantasy release. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 1:01
The game is an incredible and unforgettable experience, possibly one of the reviewer's favorite games of all time. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 0:28
It stands out as one of the best role-playing games of this generation despite being made by a small team of about 30 people. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 0:44
The game is priced very reasonably at $50, which the reviewer feels is undercharging given the quality and content. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 14:42
The reviewer awards the game a rare 10 out of 10, praising its focused, passionate development and artistic impact. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 15:45
The game is well-constructed, feature-complete, enjoyable in every element, and has no glaring weaknesses. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 4:48
It is an absolute triumph of a debut by an indie studio and highly recommended. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 0:36
Expedition 33 plays like a dream and tells a complete story, made by an indie-sized team delivering a AAA product at half the price of other big releases. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 1:48
I absolutely love this game. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 0:47
The game is worth the full price of $50 and could be worth even $80. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 12:05
The game is a phenomenal experience and one of my favorite games of all time. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 14:01
The game is on the level of Blackmouth Wukong and is my game of the year with a 9.5 rating. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 14:38
The game exceeded expectations and was phenomenal all around. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 17:04
2 million units sold despite Gamepass availability and highest Metacritic userscore ever ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 0:10
Loved by fans and press for being a game by players for players without live service nonsense ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 0:33
Developed by a passionate team of industry veterans and fresh developers ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 2:54
Supported by Kepler Interactive, an indie developer collective giving full creative freedom ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 5:15
Outsourcing of animation, localization, and QA allowed focus on core development ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 6:20
Steady player numbers weeks after release, unusual for single-player games ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 9:35
Game made by a small passionate team knowing their limits, proving big budgets are not necessary ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 10:33
No chasing trends or monetization schemes, made purely for players ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 10:46
One of the most bizarrely excellent experiences on the PS5 ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 0:44
Stylish battle system, fun exploration, various customization elements, and superb story ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 7:11
The small development team shows passion and care in the game's design and storytelling. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 10:10
Clear Obscure Expedition 33 became the benchmark in 2025 despite being a small linear turn-based game by a new studio. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 0:13
Sandfall Interactive made a simple deal: 30 hours of complete, beautiful experience without wasting time or asking for extra money. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 3:43
Industry giants like Square Enix took notice and sought to learn from Sandfall Interactive's approach. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 11:34
Players appreciate the game's ambition and heart, forgiving technical flaws for the memorable story and experience. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 13:52
Despite imperfections, the game has soul and passion, standing out in a year of polished but soulless products. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 15:48

Sound & Music (37)

The acting is genuinely incredible and fantastic, which helps to overlook some flaws. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 1:17
Sound design and music are highly praised, with beautiful music and well-done sound cues that aid gameplay. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 3:55
The music is outstanding and elevates the gameplay and emotional moments. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 5:06
The music is incredible and memorable, with a soundtrack that appeals even to non-gamers. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 4:06
Music is varied and breathtaking, ranging from jazz and piano to techno, deserving high praise. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 12:44
English voice cast includes big names delivering incredible performances. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 4:33
Powerful and emotional soundtrack with over 30 tracks enhances atmosphere. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 15:37
God tier soundtrack ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 0:30
Strong voice acting cast including Andy Circus and Charlie Cox, adding character depth. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 8:06
Outstanding music and soundtrack that enhances atmosphere and immersion. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 8:32
Sound design is generally good and supports the game's mood. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 9:23
Music is some of the best heard in a game in a long time, memorable themes. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 10:37
Überaus gelungene englische und französische Sprachausgabe mit bekannten Synchronsprechern. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 13:41
Outstanding voice acting, with Jennifer English winning best performance at the Game Awards. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 4:35
Oscar-caliber soundtrack by debut composer Laurian Tester, winning best score and music at the Game Awards. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 5:45
The soundtrack is masterful with over 120 tracks composed by a first-time video game composer, delivering an incredible score. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 7:46
Sound design and voice acting are excellent, enhancing combat and overall immersion. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 8:27
Somber piano music and haunting vocals set a fitting sad tone, complemented by energetic combat themes at the right moments. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 4:30
Sound design is excellent, with dynamic music and strong voice acting performances, especially Jennifer English as Mel. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 12:18
The music in this game is cool and absolutely fantastic. ▶ I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong @ 1:16
Captivating story with excellent voice acting from notable talents like Charlie Cox, Jennifer English, and Benstar. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 3:00
Outstanding soundtrack with haunting female vocals and evocative melodies that amplify the game's emotional depth. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 13:35
The music is insanely good with a strong auditory identity and a good amount of variety to fit various tones and atmospheres. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 0:57
The music is outstanding and enhances the experience greatly. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 16:29
Masterpiece of a soundtrack with over 150 unique songs that elevate the game's emotional impact. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 9:14
The soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard in a video game and my soundtrack of the year. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 2:57
The music fit perfectly with emotional moments and intense boss fights. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 3:24
Excellent voice acting featuring notable stars ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 2:20
Fantastic soundtrack boasting more than 150 tracks ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 8:28
The audio editing and audio design of the game is excellent, including the use of silence which is very powerful. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 6:06
The music is amazing and well known, with many people listening to it repeatedly even if they haven't played the game. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 10:21
Sound effects, music, and voice acting are high quality and enhance the atmosphere. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 6:24
Music creates an emotional and haunting link to the world. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 6:43
The soundtrack by Lord Tesar is haunting, memorable, and central to the game's experience, making music a main character. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 7:07
The Painted Symphony concert tour sold out massive venues, showing strong community support for the game's music. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 9:14
Der Soundtrack ist sorgfältig platziert, mal episch, mal gefühlvoll und mal total abgedreht, aber immer gelungen. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 2:39
Die englische Vertonung ist dank hochkarätiger Sprecher sehr gelungen. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 13:15

Graphics & Visuals (35)

Battles look fantastic with great animation on monsters and bosses. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 4:38
The art direction is exceptional, consistently rated a perfect 10, with music and visuals that deeply enhance the experience. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 1:32
The artwork and graphics have a realistic feel combined with artistic influences, creating a unique visual style. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 3:34
The cutscenes and cinematics feel like AAA studio quality despite a small team. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 2:29
Visuals are breathtaking with a unique art style pushing Unreal Engine to its limits. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 3:15
The visuals, art direction, and world design are visually amazing and interesting. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 3:14
Visuals are stunning with detailed environments and excellent character models, powered by Unreal Engine 5. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 12:03
Game features stunning biomes and environments with amazing art style using Unreal Engine 5. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 14:33
Unique and strikingly beautiful art style inspired by French culture and the Belle Époque era ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 4:30
Graphics feature colorful and varied environments with anime-style battle animations. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 5:56
Beautiful surreal painterly art style inspired by European art movements. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 5:34
The visuals are stunning with unique art design, character design, animations, and special effects that feel impactful. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 5:44
Facial animations and subtle character performances convey emotions and motivations effectively. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 6:38
Successful art direction with visually exciting environments, especially an early underwater-like location. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 4:02
The cinematic moments give goosebumps and hype the player. ▶ I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong @ 12:40
The game's world is phenomenally designed with gorgeous, haunting art that beautifully captures the theme of light and dark. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 10:03
Masterful real-time rendered cinematics with subtle character animations and excellent voice performances. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 12:09
Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes with grandiose set pieces, amazing use of color and lighting, and has the visual presentation of a AAA experience. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 0:39
The UI is Persona inspired and the overworld is very beautiful and unique. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 1:53
The game has spectacular visuals, incredible scale, and a story that sticks with you. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 12:28
Stunning visuals inspired by early 20th century French paintings mixed with high fantasy, creating a living canvas feel. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 7:16
The graphics were fantastic. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 1:06
The graphics were beautiful with great textures, architecture, and facial expressions. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 2:05
The aesthetic was perfection and the world felt alive. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 2:26
The magic was beautiful and fit well in the game. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 2:43
The cinematics were very immersive. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 2:54
Skillful and surprising cinematography techniques enhance on-screen personas ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 2:35
Beautiful scenery and varied locations with distinct vibes and color palettes ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 7:51
The game looks absolutely stunning, characters look fantastic, and cutscenes are not static at all. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 10:00
The ticking clock in the upside down house adds atmospheric and thematic depth to the game environment. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 2:25
Graphics are very detailed with a surreal, European-inspired world design. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 4:47
Monster designs are imaginative, creative, dark, and surreal. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 5:20
The game uses strong contrast between light and dark to hide lower budget textures and highlight emotion, prioritizing style over fidelity. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 6:12
Claire Obskür schafft es sofort ein Interesse für seine Welt zu wecken mit starker künstlerischer Vision und meisterhaftem Artdesign. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 1:22
Gorgeous, hyper stylized environments and art design that looks like it came from the mind of a 19th century French impressionist on acid ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 0:33

Originality & Innovation (26)

Feels like a genuine piece of art made by a studio with a clear creative vision ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 1:21
The game is a rare example of a JRPG in today's gaming economy, which is worth praise. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 0:29
It's a great follow-up to classic turn-based RPGs like Final Fantasy 10, appealing to fans of that style. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 15:24
Clare Obscura Expedition 33 is a breath of fresh air for many RPG fans ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 0:04
The game shows sheer creativity overall, making it a good game worth trying. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 4:58
The game pays homage to classic JRPGs while adding new elements ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 2:21
New IP that feels fresh despite heavy inspiration, not padded or rushed. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 10:56
Das Spiel setzt neue Maßstäbe für rundenbasierte Kämpfe und verändert womöglich die Sichtweise auf JRPGs. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 8:39
Indie game from a small passionate team of ex-Ubisoft developers who taught themselves game development from scratch. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 2:18
Unique game offering a different experience with strong atmosphere and emotion over pure mechanical depth. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 11:39
The game is a pure creative vision masterfully executed without monetization systems or corporate interference. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 1:32
Unique world, art, and narrative that evoke nostalgia for classic RPGs with only the good parts. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 5:15
The game balances artistic creativity without becoming pretentious. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 4:28
Incorporates elements from developers' favorite games with unique packaging making it a special experience. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 5:04
The game serves as a rebuke to the idea that Final Fantasy must abandon traditional gameplay formulas to be successful. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 6:49
Clare Obscure Expedition 33 stands tall as a game made with passion, with a love and attention to detail. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 0:06
It has a reverence for great JRPGs and condenses inspiration into carefully designed systems and a unique world. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 0:18
The game wears its JRPG inspirations clearly and brings back many classic mechanics in a new world. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 1:34
The game unapologetically incorporates French culture, enhancing its artistic identity. ▶ Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST G @ 2:20
Offers hope for more creative, fresh IPs like in the 2000s ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 12:17
A quirky RPG not quite like anything you've played before ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 0:11
Feels like a breath of fresh air after many formulaic efforts ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 0:34
Refreshing and original RPG with engrossing narrative and lovable characters ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 8:36
Proves there is still potential and creativity in bigger budget video games ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 9:03
The game offers a unique European RPG experience distinct from typical JRPGs. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 10:53
Das Spiel bietet eine Liebeserklärung an alte JRPGs und gleichzeitig ein eigenes, komplexes und intelligentes Rollenspiel. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 14:42

Replayability (20)

New game plus mode adds replay value. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 10:28
The game offers about 50 hours of gameplay on normal difficulty including side content, with no need for excessive grinding. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 2:38
New game plus mode unlocks after finishing the game, providing tougher difficulty for replayability. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 3:02
The game feels massive and offers about 50-55 hours of content. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 8:11
The game includes a new game plus mode, adding replay value. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 8:34
One of my favorite games of all time with over 100 hours played. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 0:00
Game length is substantial, with completionist playthroughs taking around 100 hours. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 16:20
Upcoming free update with new playable environment and enemy encounters ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Need @ 11:24
The game is finishable in 30 to 40 hours with good pacing and no overstaying its welcome. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 10:16
Angenehme Spieldauer von rund 30 Stunden für die Story, mit vielen optionalen Inhalten und Herausforderungen für längeren Spielspaß. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 8:50
New Game Plus and endless tower modes add replayability beyond the main story. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 16:53
The game includes new game plus and no unnecessary bloat, delivering a full, fun, and engaging experience. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 12:53
Adventure is not overly long and avoids excessive fighting. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 5:01
The game has many hours of endgame challenges, including combat challenges, side dungeons, and secret bosses, extending replayability. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 14:54
Both endings provide different elements and viewpoints, adding depth. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 8:51
The game length of about 30-33 hours was enjoyable and on the longer side. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 11:02
The game has replayability with a handful of playthroughs possible. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 12:45
Exploring optional regions can extend playtime to 60 hours or more ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 3:38
Even after I finished the game, I kept opening the game and just wanting to hang out a little bit with the world and enjoy the music and all that. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 0:53
The game really lends itself to the possibility of a lot of challenge runs if you're into that and if you're looking to do something like this. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 5:02

Performance & Stability (10)

Highly polished game with premium quality for this type of game. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 6:14
Performance mode runs consistently at 60 frames per second with options to customize visuals like motion blur. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 12:35
Good performance on high-end hardware with smooth frame rates and rare stutters. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 7:24
The game is well-polished, well-executed, and well put together, making waves especially among fans disenfranchised with modern Final Fantasy. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 6:30
The game received a free update adding new content and features like photo mode, showing ongoing support. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 11:12
The game is available on multiple platforms and supported by Microsoft, showing strong backing. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 17:16
No bugs, glitches, or technical difficulties were encountered during 30 hours of play. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 5:54
Switch to Unreal Engine 5 enabled use of advanced lighting and geometry systems, saving development time ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 6:45
Game looks and runs well on PS5 Pro with rock solid 60 FPS in performance mode ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 7:40
Das Spiel ist technisch größtenteils sauber, mit keiner Abstürzen oder störenden Bugs, und beeindruckenden Zwischensequenzen. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 12:12

Controls & User Interface (5)

Controls support both controller and mouse/keyboard, with fast menu navigation and responsive inputs. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 4:47
The game allows loading previous saves from the menu to undo mistakes. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 3:36
Accessibility option to automate QTEs is available for players who dislike them. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 11:09
Sprint toggle setting is recommended for easier running and platforming. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 12:00
Adjusting camera sensitivity can improve gameplay comfort. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 12:30

Overall (2)

Overall, the game has the best cutscenes, soundtrack, turn-based gameplay, story, and characters I've seen. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 9:33
Overall, the game is described as an incredible work of art with S-tier storytelling, visuals, sound design, and combat. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 6:42

Graphics &Visuals (1)

Turning off post-processing effects improves image clarity and can reduce motion sickness. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 12:16

Cons (203)

Gameplay (111)

Gameplay is so boring it induces drowsiness. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 5:08
Missing out on color of Luminina from merchants early on can be a pain to recover later. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 11:05
Level design doesn't present much in the way of challenges; exploration is simple with few puzzles or environmental hazards ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 4:57
Edges of levels are blocked by invisible walls, limiting exploration ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 5:08
The world feels kind of dead with nothing to do or interact with between events. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 4:51
Combat is not enjoyable for the reviewer, despite its mechanics. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 3:23
Grappling mechanic is limited to one fixed point, which feels outdated. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 5:58
Overall, the game ticks many boxes that the reviewer dislikes in video games. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 0:56
Certain game design choices are complicated and can be confusing, particularly the passive enhancement system. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 0:41
The combat system's timing inputs are not as smoothly integrated as in other games, sometimes detracting from enjoying the animations. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 3:22
After finding a perfect combat strategy, combat can become repetitive and lose appeal, leading to skipping fights towards the end. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 4:33
The game lacks a journal to keep track of quests and does not have maps for individual areas, which is a brave but problematic design choice. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 5:14
Golden path issues are systemic, causing confusion about the main story path versus optional content, leading to frustrating backtracking and wasted time. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 5:34
The lack of quest tracking combined with limited fast travel results in tedious and boring hunts for quest givers, sometimes causing players to give up on quests. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 6:49
The combat is simply not good, with repetitive boss fights that require no strategy change. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 0:40
Boss fights can be overly punishing with long attack combos requiring perfect timing and dodging, which can be frustrating especially if not properly leveled. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 13:41
The timing-based combat can be crucial and sometimes brutal, which might not appeal to players expecting a purely passive turn-based experience. ▶ BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REV @ 14:50
New systems mean there's lots of stuff the game doesn't tell you ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 0:10
Healing your party at flags respawns enemies, which can be inconvenient ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 1:30
Not every expedition flag is a viable fast travel point, which can be confusing ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 1:56
Luminina and Pictose systems could use more explanation and strategy guidance ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 2:28
Doubling up on certain effects or styles is inefficient ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 3:32
Only a few circumstances justify emptying your whole gun clip due to AP cost ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 4:00
Shielded enemies require specific strategies to break shields, which can be challenging ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 4:49
Breaking shields is different from stunning enemies, which requires timing and specific skills ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 5:36
Some Nevrons, especially Chromatic ones, are particularly nasty if they catch you ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 6:56
You have to play a portion of the first act before you can use colors and catalysts for upgrades ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You @ 7:46
Late game difficulty balance is awkward because stacking all bonuses can make bosses trivial, requiring players to self-limit power to maintain challenge. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 5:53
There is so much optional content that it was unclear if you could return to it later, causing me to clear it early and become overpowered. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 6:53
Endgame includes frustrating parkour sections with slippery and floaty controls, leading to repeated falls. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 5:35
Some mini games in the endgame are extremely frustrating and detract from the overall experience. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 6:04
The middle column of a tower is the only one that can be ascended to the top, which was not clear and caused confusion. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 6:04
The Simon boss fight is very difficult and frustrating, requiring muscle memory and optimal builds that have been nerfed. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 6:39
The difficulty and design of the Simon fight can feel unfair and tedious, similar to the difficulty of Mike Tyson's Punch Out. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! @ 7:03
Gameplay is uncomfortable and complicated, with each party member having unique complex rules. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 2:43
Optimizing stats and buffs is tedious and often unnecessary due to the dodge/parry system. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 4:00
The reaction timing system is difficult due to enemy feints and delays. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 4:08
Dungeons lack maps or clear navigation aids, making progress confusing. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 4:42
Early areas feel more linear with limited side areas and some stages are little more than beautiful backdrops. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 10:25
There were instances of getting stuck in the environment, though rare. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 13:06
If you truly detest turn-based games, the real-time elements might not be enough to keep you hooked. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 11:31
Navigation in the overworld has bugs causing players to get stuck frequently, especially when exploring. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 11:42
Manual saving is not possible; only three autosaves that overwrite frequently, making recovery from bugs difficult. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 11:53
Getting stuck can lead to soft locks, which is a concern for completionists. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoile @ 12:53
Pictos system can be confusing due to separate active and passive point tracking. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 1:59
Some skills are not very useful and the skill system takes time to understand. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 2:25
QTE dodge and parry windows can feel inconsistent and sometimes frustrating. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 5:02
Turning off QTE only disables player QTEs, not enemy QTEs, limiting player control. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 5:20
Exploration and open map gameplay are somewhat trivial and bog standard. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 6:50
QTE system cannot be fully disabled, which may frustrate some players. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 10:57
Boss fights can be punishing if you miss QTEs, leading to full team wipes. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 11:10
Some combat complexity and character mechanics can feel confusing or counterintuitive. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 10:15
On normal difficulty, dodging and parrying timings are very tight and can be brutally challenging, especially with bosses. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 4:16
The combat can be complicated to wrap your head around due to many character sub rules. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 5:46
Platforming is finicky, awkward, and frustrating with weak jumps and no substantial grab system. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 8:46
Lack of a detailed map in individual areas makes backtracking and hunting for things tricky and confusing. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 9:15
Wanted to spend more time in the home area but the game focuses more on the wild world, which felt like a missed opportunity. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 9:43
Handvoll Minispiele mit fragwürdigen Hitboxen, die nervig sein können, aber optional sind. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 14:59
Vor dem Kampf ist nicht immer klar, ob man stark genug ist, was minimal nervig sein kann. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 9:43
Exploration can be tedious and world design confusing, with many areas looking similar and surreal. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 9:54
Combat system can be broken by parrying every attack, revealing a shallow turn-based layer underneath. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 10:11
Game is more linear with limited exploration and lacks open-world depth or procedural variety. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 12:01
Turn-based mechanics are not very complex; real-time layer carries most of the complexity. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 12:25
The final part of the main story throws a very high number of enemies at the player in back-to-back challenging encounters, which can be exhausting and frustrating. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 17:41
Characters in the party play very differently, making it a little confusing to keep track of all mechanics. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 3:44
Early on, the player can get lost and walk in circles when trying to make progress; more maps would have been helpful. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 4:21
The bonding system is bare bones and almost unnecessary, wasting time during camp moments without clear indicators for events. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 3:34
The pictose system is confusing and not well explained until late in the game. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 9:49
Combat can be punishing and requires mastery; players will die a lot, which may not appeal to everyone. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 7:08
The gameplay involves losing the whole team, which can be frustrating. ▶ I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong @ 14:38
The game relies heavily on reflexes for dodging, blocking, and parrying, which may make it difficult for players seeking a pure turn-based experience. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW @ 4:33
The game can be challenging at the beginning when learning mechanics. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 0:12
If you switch to a weapon that is low level, its damage can be terrible compared to your main weapon. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 1:10
Parry timing is different and may be confusing for players used to other games like Elden Ring. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 1:50
Luna's revive skill is not always available if she dies or lacks skill points. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 2:57
Damage cap of 9,999 early in the game limits damage output and skews strategy towards multi-hit attacks. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 5:44
You can only use tints in combat, not outside of it. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 7:11
Respec items are limited, so frequent respecs can be constrained. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 9:15
Some players may immediately bounce off due to the demanding active combat timing and difficulty. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 6:48
Some general movement throughout the game world isn't great and can feel janky at times. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 13:06
Some enemies are particularly difficult and may not clearly convey their attack patterns on first fight, causing frustration. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 13:17
The difficulty can become extremely overpowered with painted abilities towards the end. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 4:37
Sometimes slightly underleveled which didn't ruin the experience. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 9:38
Missed some treasures due to long paths and confusing routes. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 10:56
Pictos and luminance customization system is confusing at first and poorly explained ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 6:29
The combat felt like having a rotation with characters and didn't feel very tactical or flexible compared to games like Baldur's Gate. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 1:52
The dodge window is much more forgiving than the parry window, making dodging less appealing to the reviewer. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 2:32
There is no single build loadout swapping system, making trying out different builds a pain and limiting experimentation. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 11:16
Difficulty settings are problematic: normal mode becomes too easy quickly, and expert mode makes enemies very tanky and damaging, limiting build viability and reducing depth. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 11:53
In act three, the game loses balance; players either get destroyed or destroy everything, making the difficulty feel inconsistent. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 13:15
The open world mode makes it harder to visualize where to go, with little guidance on what areas are appropriate for early or late act three. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 14:02
Certain areas like the Sinister Cave feel underdeveloped and eerie with little content, making them feel incomplete. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 4:48
The Endless Tower is disappointing as it turns out to be just a menu of combat trials rather than an actual climbable tower. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 10:41
There are strange red canvases in the Endless Tower that are non-interactive, suggesting unfinished features. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 10:48
Gameplay is boring, repetitive, grindy, and poorly executed. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 2:52
Turn-based combat system is a failed attempt at being revolutionary and Persona-like. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 3:42
Enemies are spongy and not fun to fight; boss battles lack substance and surprises. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 4:12
Movement is clunky and stiff with no skill involved; easy to steamroll enemies until they become artificially tough. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 4:32
The game has moments where the camera gets stuck inside walls, obstructing combat visibility. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 12:17
There are difficulty spikes that feel more like punishment than challenge. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 12:24
Medelum sword is easy to miss if you don't choose Mel for the final champion fight in Gestal village. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 0:52
Getting Medelum later by beating Chief Golgra is tough and requires being much more powerful, possibly after finishing the main story. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 1:53
Weapons from choosing Gustav or Lun are just higher level versions of existing ones and not very worthwhile. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 1:17
Paths can get confusing during exploration without guidance. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 11:38
Some side enemies are very tough and can barely be scratched even with max damage early on. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 12:42
Without Painted Power Pictose and other powerful Pictose, fighting super tough enemies is frustrating. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 12:58
Break bar fills slowly unless you know how to build it up effectively. ▶ ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expediti @ 14:27
Die Timings zum Parieren und Ausweichen sind ziemlich pingelig und die Gegner verschleiern oft die richtigen Zeitpunkte. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 6:39
Die Angriffe der Gegner sind oft nicht intuitiv lesbar und können nervig werden, besonders mit Statuseffekten. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 6:53
In den Dungeons gibt es keine Orientierungshilfen wie Karten oder Markierungen, was das Backtracking erschwert. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 10:42
Die Gänge innerhalb eines Dungeons sehen sich manchmal zu ähnlich, was das Erkunden ermüden lässt. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 10:55

Story & Narrative (40)

The story is very confusing and hard to follow until the final hour of the game ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 0:54
Characters avoid answering questions and speak in riddles, which can be frustrating if looking for an easy to follow narrative ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review @ 4:29
Way too much dialogue, especially early on, making it tedious. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 1:16
Characters are absurd and contrived, looking like pretty boys and girls on a catwalk. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts @ 2:23
The story includes a lot of filler and busy work that dilutes the premium narrative moments, with mystery drip-fed too slowly, testing player patience. ▶ My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILER @ 8:01
The story is full of problems with characters constantly changing motivations depending on the script's needs. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 1:01
The script does not consistently portray character traits or idiosyncrasies and prioritizes moving the plot forward at all costs. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 1:32
The characters feel artificial and the writing is weak despite the good performances. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 1:44
The plot is derivative, basically like Final Fantasy 10 and The Avengers, with a typical Marvel style finale that drops the ball. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 1:58
Losses carry no weight and the story only understands grief at a surface level. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 2:14
The game never explains its premise clearly; knowledge comes only from marketing. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 4:24
Early characters who die feel pointless and are not referenced later, making the opening feel like a shock tactic without substance. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 4:46
The game breaks tension with levity too quickly, which is frustrating. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 5:30
The final boss is literally God and the final act is convoluted with many phases and a 'none of it is real' twist. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 5:42
The story is a copout with characters coming back to life, removing stakes and consequences. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 7:43
The severe lack of foresight in the script is hidden by phenomenal actors. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 8:04
The game's premise is depressing and involves frequent character deaths. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 1:49
Some tonal elements in the story feel odd and there are unanswered questions that might be divisive among players. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 3:01
Bonding system with party members could use more depth beyond simple dialogue choices and minimal animation. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 5:00
Story pacing has weird jumps that may disrupt narrative flow. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 10:01
May be confusing at first due to lack of initial context. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 0:20
Frustration with mechanics related to a mid-game narrative twist, though story impact makes it worth it. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game @ 2:56
Some late-game characters feel underused and could have benefited from more screen time and interactions. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 3:13
The pacing and key events may divide the player base, with some narrative choices being questionable. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 4:39
The story involves characters disappearing and dying, which is sad and potentially distressing. ▶ I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong @ 9:31
The game provides almost no exposition or handholding, making the world deeply confusing at first. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 0:08
The cryptic visuals and urgent dialogue can be overwhelming without paying close attention to subtle details. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 0:11
The lifespan mechanic creates a bleak and heartbreaking world where people vanish young, which may be emotionally heavy for some players. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 2:10
The naming convention of expeditions and the timeline can be confusing to understand initially. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 6:18
The ethical and logistical implications of the lifespan reduction raise troubling questions about the future, adding a layer of bleakness. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 7:00
The masks worn by children that block vision symbolize psychological escape but also highlight the unbearable reality, which can be unsettling. ▶ 5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prol @ 8:05
The story took a different direction than expected, which might be a con for some, though still liked by the reviewer. ▶ Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY @ 6:16
Tonal whiplash due to sudden shifts from emotional intensity to comedic scenes ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 4:12
Many mysteries in the game remain completely unresolved, leaving fans puzzled without clear answers. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 0:08
Some game mechanics and story elements, like Monoco's foot transformation ability, lack in-game explanation and are dropped after introduction. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 1:36
Some characters, such as Sciel, lack closure or side quests, leaving their stories incomplete. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 7:09
The game contains cut dialogue and scrapped content that hint at unfulfilled storylines and features. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 16:50
The game's narrative and mysteries are often opaque and frustratingly vague, making it difficult for players to fully understand the story. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 13:00
Story is nonsensical, full of plot holes and plot armor, and fails to engage. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 5:22
Characters are one-dimensional and uninteresting. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 5:42

Graphics & Visuals (15)

HDR can feel too dark in some places, requiring adjustments. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 12:31
Character models look odd with thin bodies and oversized heads, affecting immersion. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 5:56
Gelegentliches Flimmern, zu helle Sonnenstrahlen und zu dunkle Höhlen erschweren die Sicht. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 14:43
Schwarze Balken bei einigen Zwischensequenzen verkleinern das Bild unnötig. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 14:51
The Unreal Engine visuals can look a little noisy at times. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 12:11
Some facial expressions were slightly off but not many. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 2:13
Lip sync doesn't always quite line up correctly ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 2:39
Texture pop-in causes distractions when moving between landmarks ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? @ 8:12
The lip syncing during cutscenes could have been better and felt out of place. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 10:57
Some in-game assets like crate numbers appear reused or unexplained, possibly leftover from development without clear purpose. ▶ The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) @ 17:30
Cutscenes are horrible; characters look unnatural and stiff. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 5:17
Graphics look outdated, two generations behind. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 5:55
The lip-syncing is not great, with character mouths sometimes moving awkwardly. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 5:44
Character animations are stiff compared to AAA titles from studios like Naughty Dog or Rockstar. ▶ The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 @ 12:27
Die menschlichen Figuren haben pixelige Frisuren und fleckige Schatten, und die Mimik ist nur in vorgerenderten Szenen aktiv, was emotionale Momente abschwächt. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Voll @ 12:42

Controls & User Interface (11)

Mouse control issue where the cursor can leave the game window and move to another monitor. ▶ Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) @ 4:58
Menus are poorly designed and interrupt exploration frequently. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic @ 3:43
Camp interface is awkward with restrictions on where you can perform certain actions. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 10:35
The onscreen UI is cluttered and navigation is awkward, making it hard to get a quick overview. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 7:51
The interface could be improved in a few places. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 12:22
The menu system is confusing and unintuitive, lacking quality of life improvements expected by players. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 10:20
No option to place map markers on the world map, making navigation and exploration more difficult. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Mig @ 10:41
The game only has one save file per playthrough, which may limit save flexibility. ▶ Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide ( @ 3:45
Lack of a mini map or toggleable mini map was a small quality of life issue. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 9:53
Lack of a ping system to mark directions on the map was another small quality of life issue. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 10:03
Spell and upgrade systems are lazy and menus are convoluted and frustrating. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 4:24

Content & Value (8)

The game's name is somewhat wordy and awkward. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 @ 12:24
Overrated game of 2025 with high hype but no real quality. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 0:03
Some players feel the game is overhyped and that other nominees were equally deserving of awards. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 8:14
The game's massive award wins may be influenced by the underdog narrative and cultural impact rather than pure game design. ▶ Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Cr @ 13:27
Could not be developed under Ubisoft due to pitch phase failure and risk aversion ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 3:18
Development at Ubisoft would have taken too long due to large team coordination ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 3:49
Success not guaranteed with this approach; not every ambitious idea leads to good sales ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 11:44
Game is forgettable and lacks lasting impact. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 9:38

Performance & Stability (8)

PS5 version suffers from severe pop-in while traversing the overworld, which can be distracting. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 12:23
Occasional bugs cause music to cut out during fights, resulting in awkward silence. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 13:00
Some stuttering and graphical glitches in cutscenes, like shimmering hair effects, though not game breaking. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy @ 10:02
Auflösung und Grafikqualität: Performance-Modus läuft gut, aber sieht unscharf aus; Qualitätsmodus nur 30 FPS. ▶ Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedi @ 14:20
The game experienced a number of fatal crashes during playthroughs, sometimes severe enough to force a computer reset. ▶ Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Fr @ 17:12
The game's indie budget shows in some details which may disappoint or frustrate some players. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review @ 13:34
Relies on outsourcing for many aspects like animation and QA, indicating limits of small team ▶ Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und @ 6:33
There are some graphical glitches occasionally, such as on faces, though not game-breaking. ▶ CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Consol @ 9:48

Sound & Music (5)

English lip-syncing occasionally feels off, which can take players out of interactions. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict @ 5:17
Running sound effects are poor and repetitive, detracting from immersion. ▶ Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting @ 9:33
There is a string instrument bias in the soundtrack. ▶ Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Review @ 4:01
There were very tiny moments where the audio mixing had hiccups with music becoming extremely loud and voices very low, but these are easy to patch. ▶ My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) @ 10:36
Music is awful and voice acting is horrendous. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 6:00

Overall (2)

The game feels like a relic from the past and is massively overhyped. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 0:15
Overall, the game is just another buy-the-books JRPG and is mid-tier, not the greatest game ever made as some claim. ▶ I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | @ 8:08

Originality & Innovation (2)

The game is a turnbased RPG winning game of the year, which some might find surprising or questionable. ▶ I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong @ 0:34
Game steals from other RPGs but does everything worse. ▶ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 20 @ 5:04

Replayability (1)

If I played again, I would focus on the main story at intended power level to avoid being overpowered. ▶ Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain @ 7:28

Review sources

Expedition 33 MIGHT BE Game Of The Decade - Vara Dark Reviews Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 27 pros, 7 cons
ESSENTIAL Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 25 pros, 8 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review - Is It Any Good? by Push Square — 29 pros, 4 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10 Things It Doesn't Tell You by IGN — 22 pros, 10 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Before You Buy 21 pros, 7 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review After 100 HOURS! - Spoiler Free Honest Review 21 pros, 4 cons
Expedition 33 Review - Worth Getting 14 pros, 11 cons
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Gameplay Tips - Beginners Guide (NO Spoilers) 15 pros, 8 cons
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is BEYOND Insane: REVIEW 21 pros, 1 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - The Final Verdict 13 pros, 8 cons
Expedition 33 Cooked My Brain 18 pros, 2 cons
Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deserve Game of the Year? Critical Breakdown 13 pros, 7 cons
Expedition 33 is a MASTERPIECE | 60+ Hour Review (Spoiler Free) 18 pros, 2 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (A Must-Play RPG) | Game Informer 16 pros, 4 cons
I Don’t Get the Hype – Expedition 33 Review (Clair Obscur) | SCYUview 5 pros, 14 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – The French RPG That Might Break You (In the Best Way) by Noisy Pixel — 12 pros, 7 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is absolutely amazing. | Review 15 pros, 4 cons
My review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (80 hours) 11 pros, 8 cons
The Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg Explained (Expedition 33) 10 pros, 9 cons
CLAIR OBSCUR EXPEDITION 33 - (First Thoughts) - Happy Console Gamer 18 pros, 1 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Everything Modern Gaming Needs to Be - 6 Months Later by Game Rant — 18 pros, 0 cons
Dieses Rollenspiel setzt neue Maßstäbe! Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REVIEW / TEST 13 pros, 5 cons
Clair Obscur ist ein Befreiungsschlag und zeigt Ubisoft und Co., wie man richtig gute Spiele macht! by GameStar — 13 pros, 4 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Review 13 pros, 4 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is as AMAZING As You've Heard! 12 pros, 5 cons
The Deserved Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 13 pros, 4 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Why I Gave It an 11/10 13 pros, 3 cons
My Honest Opinion on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (NO SPOILERS) 9 pros, 7 cons
Why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Won GOTY 15 pros, 1 cons
5 AMAZING Lore Details in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Prologue – (NO SPOILERS) 9 pros, 6 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | REVIEW | Ein unerwarteter Volltreffer! by PC Games — 10 pros, 5 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Most Overrated Game Of 2025! 0 pros, 14 cons
Expedition 33: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review) 12 pros, 2 cons
BETTER Than Final Fantasy? - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 REVIEW! (PS5/Xbox) 11 pros, 2 cons
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - My Thoughts 5 pros, 6 cons
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Fully Ramblomatic 5 pros, 6 cons
Top 10 Reasons Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The BEST Game of 2025 9 pros, 0 cons
I Played Expedition 33 as a hater... I was wrong 4 pros, 3 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Unknown Clair Obscur worth buying?

Based on 38 independent YouTube reviews, the Unknown Clair Obscur scores 3.9/5 with 528 positive and 203 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #17 in the Indie Games category.

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The most praised aspects are gameplay, story & narrative, content & value — Gameplay (224 mentions), Story & Narrative (110 mentions), Content & Value (58 mentions).

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Reviewers most frequently criticize gameplay, story & narrative — Gameplay (111 mentions), Story & Narrative (40 mentions).

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