Review Clair Obscur Expedition 33

A memorable experience
Narratively strong and full of surprises
Artistically a jewel
Extraordinary soundtrack
Believable and well-written characters
Innovative combat system

Incredibly fun combat mechanics with lots of depth
Looks and sounds stunning
Story is well told with excellent performances

Interactive tutorials and explanations available at any time.
Three levels of difficulty, adjustable at any time
Many sorting options make changing the configuration more comfortable.
Load the last x possible automatic backups.
Main quest of about 30 hours, with many hours of optional challenges.
Story with a friendly party offers both humor and emotional blows.
Tower battles bring together fun elements from Final Fantasy, Persona, and Paper Mario.
Many synergy options thanks to the unique characteristics of each party member, the effects of weapons, and the configuration of picto advantages.
Dodging and weaving as real-time elements greatly enhance the combat system.
Exciting and epic boss battles
If the active player is knocked out, both can be replaced by reserve players.
Wide variety of enemies and many optional bosses with their own attack patterns.
Despite relatively linear instances, there are many hidden things to discover there.
Large world map in miniature filled with optional locations and loving details.
Good mix of mechanical rewards (weapons, pictograms) and extras (costumes, music)
Resetting the skill tree and possible status values with limited resources.
Extremely attractive environments and models in Unreal Engine 5.
A beautiful artistic design with surrealistic backgrounds and monsters.
Elaborate staging in the cinematics and during the conclusion of boss battles.
The party is becoming dirty and bloody because of the fights.
Almost no bugs
Fantastic and varied soundtrack, where one hit follows another.
Very good casting of English actors (French audio track also possible)
Very good translation of German text into French

Unique artistic direction
Significant exploration
Outstanding soundtrack
Addictive combat system
Deep customization
Pure cinema intrigue

Best Turn-based Combat System TO DATE
Mindblowing artistry and music
Fun build system using weapons and Pictos
Poignant yet thrilling storytelling start to finish
So good that it didn't even need fishing!

An unbelievably tactile combat system that is immensely strategic, rewarding and innovative
Intricate and bespoke narrative filled with twist and turns, misery and magic
Stacked cast talent with plenty of time for the whole ensemble to shine
Gorgeous and mysterious world to explore with meaningful and joyous side-activities
Expansive orchestral soundtrack that beautifully brings the package together

A poignant and original story dealing with mortality and the meaning of life.
Deep, well-written, endearing and diverse characters
Sublime artistic direction and breathtaking visual universe.
Dynamic battles mixing turn-based and real-time actions
Rewarding exploration with an evolving world map
Strategic progression system thanks to Pictau and Lumina
Well-dosed moments of humor despite the overall dramatic tone
Powerful emotional atmosphere that resonates personally

A reduced price
A dynamic and nerve-wracking fighting style that enhances turn-based combat.
Divine music and an incredible singer
A top-notch French dubbing
A splendid artistic design
A heartbreaking story that leaves a lasting impact
Two stunning graphical modes on PS5 Pro
A good lifespan
The Pictos and Luminas allow for a lot of customization of your gameplay style.
Unforgettable and deeply human characters

Visually very pretty
The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic.
The combat system is excellent.
The scenario is worthy of a movie.

Subtitled in Brazilian Portuguese
A powerful narrative, with excellent characters and dilemmas.
The artistic direction is impeccable, from the graphics to the soundtrack.
High-level performances and dubbing
Tutorials are excellent for learning dynamics.

Incredible Writing
Engaging Combat
All-Star Voice Acting
Gorgeous Soundtrack
The Perfect Length

A story as rich as it is complex
An adventure full of emotions
Interesting and endearing characters
A dazzling artistic direction
A masterful soundtrack that can be listened to, replayed, and listened to again.
A very decent lifespan
A voice casting that works wonders.
A wide variety (mechanics, enemies, environments, etc.)

Emotionally driven story told the best way possible
Fantastic cast of diverse, unique characters
Stunning environments and world building
Dodge and counter mechanics feel right
Confident new IP that?s at the right length for an RPG

An exceptional soundtrack.
A beautiful world.
Unforgettable characters.
Deep combat system.
Bulky material.
He constructs a completely fresh universe that avoids any familiar path.
A well-written story capable of eliciting intense emotions.

Fun and challenging combat system
The story is more complex and surprising than it seems at first.

Gripping, intense plot
Aesthetics, both visual and sounds
Characters and their emotions
An entire treasure trove of secrets and notes

Compelling story
Incredible cast of well-written characters
Solid turn-based combat system with some twist
Tons of character building options
Evokative and varied soundtrack
Stellar English voice performances
Solid replayability

Fantastic and moving story
Excellent artistic and technical quality
Superb soundtrack
Fun and satisfying fight

Emotional, epic narrative
Amazing interactive turn-based combat
Dynamic soundtrack
Great writing
Crazy cast delivers fantastic performances across the board
Pictos/Lumina system allows freedom

Beautiful Painterly World
Engaging Turn-based Combat
Amazing Character-driven Story
Toggle-able QTE option and other Accessibility Features
Must-Play Gameplay Experience

Original and poignant story;
Artistically impressive and unprecedented;
Enjoyable, fun gameplay...
A sensational and wonderful beginning.

A compelling and moving story.
Artistic and valuable sound sharing.
Well-implemented and captivating mechanisms.

The story is intriguing and grabs you more and more at the end of each act.
A very dynamic turn-based combat system
A lot of customization for the characters, both in terms of statistics and visuals.
Delicious music and art
Your skill rewards you greatly.

Turn-based combat with a fast pace
Parade, dodge, and jump well integrated
Characters with remarkable stories
Story that constantly arouses interest
Soundtrack that dictates the pace of the action
Excellent French dubbing, with good Brazilian Portuguese subtitles.
Even humor maintains the immersion of the adventure.

The artistic direction of Chiaroscuro
The innovative gameplay
A high-quality sound track
The story with multiple twists and turns!!!
A lifespan (minimum 35 hours)
The endearing characters (but should we become attached to them?)
The next GOTY

Fantastic presentation
An unusual world of play and its inhabitants equally
Kind characters
A great story and dialogues.
Successful combat system
Many optimization possibilities
Motivating progress

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Exquisite visuals and vistas
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Risk/reward actions make every battle exhilarating
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Terrific performances in a moving, gripping and well-paced story
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An epic, sweeping soundtrack

Satisfying combat
masterful storytelling
beautiful soundtrack and visuals
great side content

Deeply flawed, interesting characters
The story and conceit are unique and compelling
An incredible world to explore
A battle system that makes you think

Stellar combat that blends the strategy of turn-based with rewarding real-time action mechanics
Lots of options for creative buildcrafting and character progression
Well-designed levels with plenty of optional and side content to engage with
Beautiful standout Belle Époque visual aesthetic, excellent score

A visual feast with distinct, memorable environments laden with incredible details
Combat is some of the best in the business, backed by numerous potential build choices
Excellent cast, backed by exceptional performances and tout story-telling
An incredible soundtrack
Stellar exploration with so much to discover

Great narrative
Eye-catching cinematography
Bold, weird, and impressive
Stylish and satisfying combat
Fun exploration
Charismatic cast, voice acting

A very well-crafted visual layout that looks great.
An impressive soundtrack.
Each character feels unique, with individualized mechanics.
The mix between turn-based combat and Soulslike mechanics works wonders.
A mature and dark story...

Original and moving story
Innovative combat system sometimes
A good dose of personalization
Extraordinary artistic direction
High quality sound and dubbing

Amazing presentation
Story is strong
Combat is great fun
Exploration is interesting

Amazing world-building, story, and lore that immerse you throughout
Engrossing and challenging battle system
Awesome visual and audio design

... you enjoy role-playing games with an emotional and deep storyline.
... you willingly immerse yourself in complex gaming systems.
... your fragmented storytelling in the style of FromSoftware.

A game that will make you love turn-based gameplay. Picto & Lumina system that enriches the gameplay. Strong visual identity. Bold storyline, with two quite unexpected twists. Well-developed characters. Well-crafted cinematics. Elegant soundtrack. Successful voice acting, both in original and French versions. Very good lifespan (40 hours to finish the game).

Excellent voice acting/performance capture
Intriguing narrative
Layered combat
Artistic environments

The dizzying artistic direction
A hell of a first game
The casting, impeccable

Tells an emotional, relatable story
Shocking narrative twists
RPG gameplay is a great genre homage
Stunning art direction
Amazing performances

Engaging and emotional story and characters
Player freedom and gameplay customization
Beautiful art direction and soundtrack
Turn-based combat is fluid and fun

Enchanted setting with a dreamlike lore
Sensational graphics in Unreal Engine 5
A fantastic artistic design between the Belle Époque and grotesque fantasy.
Awesome turn-based combat system
50-80 hours of non-stop gameplay
Bumps and optional areas galore, even after the credits.
fantastic soundtrack
Professional voice actor (English only)

The artistic part is amazing
The hybrid fight is original and stimulating.
The game has a great emotional impact.