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Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
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Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
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Epic, plot-driven, richly built and dark.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, about an attempt to free a Paris-like city from a disturbing ritual, has challenging turn-based combat and an emotionally powerful narrative.
Game RantJosh CottsApr 202510/10Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a rare RPG that feels mechanically bold, emotionally grounded, and unforgettable long after the credits roll.
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TheGamerRyan Thompson-BamseyApr 20255/5 starsSandfall Interactive’s debut is a triumph. Everything about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is either a fresh reboot to soothe the traditionalist’s soul or an exciting, bold leap into new territory, and the result is a piece of art that pulled me in and refused to let go.
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VG247Dom PeppiattApr 20255/5 starsThey say art is all about eliciting an emotional reaction; if you can do that, all the effort expended in creating it was worth it. I think Clair Obscur does that with aplomb. If you have ever loved role-playing games, ever, you owe it to yourself to play this. It has the capacity to touch you.
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PC GamerJustin WagnerApr 202570/100Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's gorgeously realized world is let down by its emphasis on combat, marred by a few fatal stumbles.
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EurogamerEd NightingaleApr 20254/5Outstanding artwork and glorious combat bring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's bold, painterly world to life.
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IGDB rating 8.9/10 from 961 ratings.
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