I hope everyone finds a friend like Esquie in life. He's an absolute cutie — 10/10 game just because of him!

So. This game and its world truly feel like diving into a painting… it's pure art.
For real tho, everything in this game looks like art — the combat, the world, the characters… it's all stunning.

It’s like being a child, hearing stories about a fantasy world, and suddenly your lil kiddo imagination takes over. You’re fully immersed, dreaming about this world day and night…and falling in love with it a little more each time. Thats how this world felt to me!

But it’s not just the visuals/looks! The story and characters are beautifully written, and I didn’t lose interest for a single second. I kept thinking about the world, trying to piece things together and wondering where this journey would go next.

And the music — oh my gosh! I absolutely loved the soundtrack. I’m definitely adding several tracks to my game/film soundtrack playlist.

So yeah — I totally recommend this game, and I really hope there's more to come in the future!

Nagyon jó sztori, szép látványvilág, bár az optimalizálás erre is ráférne, mint az UE5-ös játékok 90%-ára.

Picking this up at first I was like "Whee", but then I was like "Wooo.". Then I was like "Whee" again, and then I was like "Wooo."

I went into this game completely blind. All I had heard was praise for the story, but I had no idea what it was even about. I just took the gamble to try it after having it recommended so many times.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is honestly a masterpiece and a masterclass in story telling, world building and music. It hurts to think that I'll only ever have gotten to experience this game for the first time once. The emotional roller coaster of a journey that this game took me on is an experience I really will never forget and one that will always still with me, like I know it will stay with many others.

I hesitated a lot on getting this. I missed the initial release and I've had too many games ruined by coming in to late to a very hyped up game. Expectations are set and often unrealistically high, so I've been let down by titles didn't blow me away like every hyped up review would let me believe. Not Clair Obscur though. This game truly deserves every little bit of praise it gets and honestly even more.

I can honestly say this has become my favourite RPG and is hands down objectively one of the best games to ever be released. Get it.

this game has ruined everything else for me, now im going to be a ghost of myself, searching for a bit of life like i got from this masterpiece in all the other games i play. easily one of the best game i've ever played. i neeeeed more of this. im obsessed and i cant stoppppppp. the story, the music; ohhhhhh the musiiiiiiic!!! this is everything i want in a fantasy game. perfection

banger music, engaging turn based combat and a story surprised me at certain points and one I enjoyed seeing it coming together at the end.
beautiful experience honestly and I can see why this is a 2025 game of the year contender.

overall enjoyment 10/10, tomorrow comes.

amazing gameplay and music


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Clair Obscur is a true masterpiece. The atmosphere is breathtaking, the narrative captivates from the very first moment, the music lingers long after it plays, and the characters strike a rare balance between being grand and deeply human. Every detail feels crafted with extraordinary care. Exploration might only be a 9/10 for me, but as a whole the game stands tall at an outstanding 9.8/10.
An unforgettable experience that reminds you what games can truly achieve.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sets new standard in storytelling, gameplay, and unforgettable OST. I literally paused at the start of every fight just to sit back and soak in the incredible music, a game hasn't made me do that since Final Fantasy X. GAME OF THE YEAR! - For those who come after.

Easily my game of the year.

Compelling gameplay, ridiculous build potential, gorgeous art and music and a plot that /does/ things.

I'd encourage you to go in as unspoiled as possible, noting just the following points

1. This has a pretty forgiving 'active time event' system for buffing attacks, you can automate this if needed
2. It also has a parry mechanic, you can get through all required bosses without using it if you have any issue pressing buttons, but there are some undefeatable optional bosses if you don't parry.
3. The dodge/parry window is bigger on story mode (though it's doable in the others, check some youtube guides to the audio and visual cues if you have trouble).
4. Some people using steam controller drivers rather than native drivers for xbox360 or community drivers for dualshock controllers experience a lot of button lag, this can be fixed by switching away from steam controller drivers/emulation. Took me forever to figure that out :).

Have fun, and prepare yourself

For Absolute Cinema!

I was so in awe after finishing this game that I actually forgot to give it a review.

I mean, what can I say about Expedition 33 that hasn't already been said?

Runs buttery smooth with no issues on day 1, incredibly well optimized (my mid end laptop could run it pretty well), combat is some of the best turn based combat a video game has to offer, the story is one the best stories I've ever witnessed in a video game, the ensemble of characters are also some of the best character ensemble in a video game.

And the music... OH GOD THE MUSIC. Forget saying "one of the best", this is HANDS DOWN THE BEST SOUNDTRACK EVER IN A VIDEO GAME, I listen to 'We Lost' while lifting weights at the gym on repeat for several months after playing this game, it is that good.

God bless Sandfall Interactive for bringing this game to life, truly one of THE BEST GAMES OF ALL TIME. <9.7/10>