Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

After playing JRPGs for years and years such as persona and such, I didn't have big expectations, and with the Oblivion remake that came out this week I was not expecting much. But OMG this game absolutely blew my expectations out of the water with how original and fresh the gameplay, battles, and story are (not finished the game yet). Honestly speaking this is probably the best game I've played in years now. The mix of JRPG/Persona gameplay mixed with the surreal French art style and aesthetic just works like a charm. This is definitely a GOTY contender and should get all the positives ratings it deserves!

*Just finished the game.. wow you couldn't make a more perfect game if you tried. I didn't see where this game was going since the beginning and it did not let up! Best RPG I think I've ever played, I won't spoil it but if you think you know what's happening, no you don't 😆.

I'm speechless. I've rarely seen a project that exuded so much love, passion, and heart and soul. It's simply incredible what this team of just 30 (!) people has conjured up.

I could go into every aspect of the game, but rarely has anything been so close to perfection, so that's unnecessary.

If I had to highlight one thing, though, it would be the music. Wow. I've rarely heard such a powerful, emotional, and high-quality soundtrack. A special thanks to Lorien Testard, who created one of the best OSTs of all time.

This game is an absolute work of art in every respect and an absolute must-have for every non-gamer, gamer, and especially JRPG fan.

It's nearly perfect, and even if I nitpick, it's a 10/10 just for the amount of pure love and dedication this team put into this game. You can tell they actually care about making and immersive and stunning experience.

The visuals are so much better than I thought a small team could even do. The characters start off as strangers and grow into familiar friends.. you'll tear up, you'll mourn with them, you'll laugh, you'll feel hope as they do, and you'll learn as they learn.

If you're a feely, empathetic person, you can't help but think about your own life and what you would do if you were in their shoes... the things we as humans struggle with like the fear and acceptance of death, but also how our lives are finite and maybe that's the beauty of life... that it ends someday.

It's thought-provoking and full of heart. This is what games are missing nowadays from AAA titles. This is what gamers want, and I'm so happy it's receiving the recognition it deserves.

I can't believe this masterpiece come from small studio in france I even no ideo how to describe it how amazing , beautiful this game is.

The music,the character,the environment Everything perfect This is a game should be nowadays Not try to push thing in a place where shouldn't be.

Before the game is released a lot people underistimate this just because it's turn based game include me I thought it just a decent game like others But wow the game blow my mind If i not have to going to work i will play this game a whole week,lol

Thanks to every person who make this game Hope you guys keep on track in the future

GOTY contender for sure.

I just finished it and let me start with i don't even like turn based games and rpgs. This game is so special and well done that it made me love every inch about it. As a whole, simply it's ABSOLUTE CINEMA.

The story is complex yet clarity is on point so you never lost yourself in bombs of twists. The dialogs are very natural especially PARRIED with PERFECT voice acts. When it starts you are full with engagements, it ends with full satisfaction.

The visual designs of characters and stages are absolute masterpiece. It felt like Bioshock Infinite. The Victorian French essence feels very good. Mocap looks very professional. Animations are usually cute but can be noticed it's not AAA. Vfx in both cutscenes and in gameplay are pretty damn good. The graphics tho has obvious technical difficulties and i blame Unreal Engine for it. Some hair renders are terrible, anti-alisigns are even worse. There are some noticeable visual bugs but all acceptable.

The score, music, va, sfx are all beyond good and need award for that. Nothing else can be said.

Gameplay is amazing, as i mentioned, i don't even like turn based games and i couldn't stop play and enjoyed every second of it.

This game, this way or another NEEDS to get Game Of The Year award. Because the suit-people need to see what gamers actually like: Original, brave games done with heart and done by TALENTED employees.