Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 feels like a French Persona, with an impressive combat system that I should love, but which I actually hate
Clair Obscur is not a JRPG, but developer Sandfall Interactive has certainly been taking its cue from some of the greats—Final Fantasy, for sure, but Persona even more so. This stylish, confident RPG,
Here's a Better Look Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Action-Heavy, Turn-Based Combat System
Those who have been keeping up with Clair Obscur will know that fights are turn-based, complete with stylish camera and menu transitions inspired by titles like Persona 5. However, developer Sandfall Interactive also wants combat to lean quite heavily on player interaction — and so a kind of hybrid system is born.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 preview: Innovation and beauty
This setup makes for a grippingly dark and oppressive world where the humans feel like powerless specks on the landscape, making rooting for our protagonists all the more satisfying. Despite that tone, no sacrifice is made in the fantastical beauty of the world, with the landscapes looking gorgeous with a great sense of culture.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
If I wasn’t already on board for the incredible voice cast led by standouts like Daredevil actor Charlie Cox, Baldur’s Gate 3 ’s Jennifer English, and Clive Rosfield himself, Ben Starr, I would have been pulled in by Expedition 33 ’s tragic premise.
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 isn’t quite the turn-based RPG I expected — but I can’t put it down
Instead of letting you play the game from the beginning and being able to pick up from where you left off after release, the Clair Obscure: Ex
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Picking Up Where Lost Odyssey Left Off
Sandfall Interactive's upcoming title is one of the most exciting JRPGs in years, and it's being made in France
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Showcases Thrilling Combat Gameplay and New Difficulty Mode Updates
Sandfall Interactive releases new gameplay footage from the upcoming RPG, CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33, that focuses on combat mechanics.
Ambitious ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Epic Paints Evolution Of RPG Combat – Preview
With a confident display of substance and style, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is shaping up to be the evolution of turn-based combat done right. It’s too early to determine how the narrative potential will unfold, but Sandfall may have a special gem in its hands if the strong momentum carries through.
Roundup: The Final Previews Are In For Xbox Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
As we near the Xbox Game Pass release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a final batch of previews have landed for the upcoming RPG - so we thought we'd gather some of them here to give you a flavour of the game ahead of its Game Pass arrival next month.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hands-On Preview
Expedition 33 is an upcoming title from Sandfall Interactive. Despite it being the independent studio's debut game, it finds itself in the rankings among many RPG fans' most anticipated list of games releasing this year.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 blends Western gaming sensibilities with JRPG panache, in 2025’s weirdest role-playing game
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 release date, pre-order and latest news
Expedition 33 is one of this year's most exciting releases - here's what you need to know about its release date, trailers and more.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most stylish turn-based RPGs made on a AAA budget
Can a modern turn-based RPG be sexy? An unusual prospect to ponder, certainly, but it’s genuinely the question I had prior to ...