Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

""Lengthy battles are rewarding, never descending into a mindless grindfest""

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 feels like a real next step for modern RPG games. Sandfall has achieved something truly special."

"Expedition 33 is one of those experiences that redefine your concept of what an RPG can be. What Sandfall Interactive has achieved in their debut is simply astonishing: a narrative that captivates you from the first second with adult characters …"

"Sandfall Interactive&s;s debut RPG perfectly fuses the deep strategy of turn-based combat with the satisfying challenge and mastery of real-time action games, resulting in a wholly unique experience that sets itself apart. Together with the game&s;s stellar storytelling, jaw-dropping presentation, …"

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a cinematic RPG experience that showcases both visual and audio prowess."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets it right in all the areas that matter. Its storytelling carries emotional depth, and the characterization makes you care about everyone you meet on your journey through this beautifully imagined world. Throw in a combat …"

"They 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, …"

"Outstanding artwork and glorious combat bring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33&s;s bold, painterly world to life."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a title of rare beauty. An unexpected masterpiece that will appeal to all fans of turn-based RPGs."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a beautiful experience that excels in almost every area – the combat and character skill customisation is some of the most intricate I&s;ve seen, the storyline is routinely surprising and emotional, characterisation and performances are …"

"Its world is deceptively large, too, with dozens of side adventures and locations to explore. “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is a must-play for anyone who appreciates turn-based RPGs, and it’s an immediate entry to the upper echelons of the genre."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has exceeded every one of my expectations. Sandfall Interactive&s;s debut title is one of the greatest accomplishments in gaming, delivering a well-paced, polished, and unforgettable experience."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a thunderous debut from Sandfall Interactive. Its palette is brimming with cleverly engaging turn-based combat, impeccable art direction, and voice performances that rival feature films. The result is an incredible work of video game art. …"

"Expedition 33&s;s story is a touching and highly emotional ride that, even as the stakes increase, always feels personal in the way that it thoughtfully depicts its themes. It&s;s a stunning game, and stands alongside the best in the genre."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a rare RPG that feels mechanically bold, emotionally grounded, and unforgettable long after the credits roll."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33&s;s gorgeously realized world is let down by its emphasis on combat, marred by a few fatal stumbles."

"The adventure isn’t overlong, and you don’t spend more time than necessary fighting. The world, art, and narrative are unique, but it makes me nostalgic for a game I remember from the past. It’s as though developer Sandfall Interactive managed …"

"Clair Obscur is a journey I&s;ll never forget."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most refreshing and original RPGs in years, even if it&s;s not immediately obvious from the outside looking in. The intriguing setup expands to provide an engrossing, excellent narrative with lovable and charismatic …"

"Boasting a unique world, challenging combat and great writing, this RPG has a lot going for it, if only it didn&s;t revel in its own mysteriousness so much"

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a strong debut title for Sandfall Interactive, with compelling characters and an original, unsettling story that’s part allegory, part surreal fantasy. Its turn-based/real-time hybrid combat is well thought out and grows more interesting as the …"

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

"Sandfall Interactive’s debut is a triumph. Everything about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is either a fresh reboot to soothe the traditionalist’s soul or an exciting, bold leap into new territory, and the result is a piece of art that pulled …"

"I do not say this spontaneously or hyperbolically: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a generational RPG. The quality of writing is pitch-perfect at every step, vividly depicting the somber world and its tragic circumstances with glorious technique. Combat always feels …"

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a stunning, ambitious first outing for Sandfall Interactive."

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a story I needed in a world that feels like it’s falling apart. Things are not always what they seem, and there&s;s always hope, no matter the odds. A better world is possible; you just …"