Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5)

Absolutely incredible game! Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most unique and original stories I’ve experienced in a very long time. The world, characters, and atmosphere are beautifully crafted, and the emotional storytelling keeps you hooked from beginning to end. What really stands out is how the game modernises turn-based combat — it keeps the strategic elements of classic RPGs while adding real-time mechanics that make every battle feel dynamic and engaging. The visuals, soundtrack, and overall presentation are stunning, and everything feels polished and memorable. Easily one of the best RPG experiences I’ve had in years. 10/10!

This game really surprised me in a good way. The art style is absolutely stunning and stands out straight away — I haven’t played anything recently that looks quite like it. Every area feels carefully designed, with a strong sense of mood and mystery running through the whole experience. The atmosphere is one of its strongest points. It feels emotional and slightly haunting at times, and the soundtrack really ties everything together beautifully without ever feeling intrusive. Combat is more deliberate and slower-paced than a typical action RPG, but it works once it clicks. There’s a nice rhythm to it, and it becomes really satisfying when you start understanding the systems properly rather than just rushing through fights. It’s definitely more focused on story, tone and presentation than constant action, so it won’t be for everyone, but if you enjoy games with strong visuals, atmosphere and a bit of depth, it’s well worth playing.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a breathtaking love letter to the golden age of RPGs, wrapped in a bold, modern package. From the moment the game begins, you're drawn into a world where phenomenal music breathes life into every moment — a soaring, atmospheric score that evokes both emotion and wonder, perfectly complementing the game’s themes and story beats. The turn-based combat is sharp, inventive, and refreshingly interactive. Rather than passively watching the enemy’s turn, you're involved in defending and reacting, adding a layer of skill that keeps encounters engaging and dynamic. It’s deeply satisfying and reminiscent of classic systems while introducing its own unique flair. Fans of older RPGs will find plenty of respectful nods to classics like Final Fantasy. From subtle visual cues and thematic echoes to the sense of grand, character-driven storytelling, the influence is clear — yet Expedition 33 never feels derivative. It honours its inspirations while carving out a strong identity of its own. The story is truly exceptional, with well-written characters and twists that come at just the right moments to keep you guessing. It strikes a rare balance between emotional depth and thrilling plot development, ensuring you're hooked right up to the end. Importantly, it’s not a bloated 60-hour grind. Instead, it delivers a tightly woven experience that respects your time while still offering rich replayability. In short, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern RPG classic in the making — a game that draws from the past, dazzles in the present, and will be remembered long into the future.

lair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a jaw-dropping RPG that grabs you from the first frame. The world is utterly mesmerising—rich with towering foliage, dreamlike architecture, and painterly skies. It doesn’t just look good; it feels handcrafted, every scene like stepping into a living work of art. The story is something else. Deeply strange, melancholic, and totally original, it follows a world where people are “erased” by an enigmatic figure called the Paintress. It’s eerie, emotional, and refreshingly different. The voice acting is proper brilliant too—Charlie Cox and Andy Serkis lead a top-tier cast that brings real weight and nuance to every line. What really blew me away, though, was the combat. This isn’t your usual boring turn-based fare. You actively dodge, parry, and time attacks even during enemy turns. It’s fast, responsive, and completely changes how turn-based RPGs should feel. Honestly, it puts most others to shame. My only issue was that a few conversations had oddly mismatched mouth movements, which pulled me out of the moment now and then. Still, it’s a small blemish which isn't noticeable unless you really focus on it, otherwise incredible experience. Clair Obscur Expidition 33 is bold, beautiful, and unmissable.

Great game, buy it if you love old school turn based rpgs but with modern graphics. The sound track is fantastic.

I mean what can I say, just finished act 2 and this has got to be one of my favourite games of all time. I’ve never really been a fan of turn based combat but E33 handles is so well with a parry/dodging system that makes the combat feel more involved and alive, removing the dreaded waiting around for your opponent to play their turn bit most turn based games suffer from. I’m not going to spoil the story but it is truly sensational, it doesn’t treat the player like an idiot and dump exposition on them but instead allows them to experience and discover naturally making it all that more great. It also adds replay-ability as you can return with a complete understanding and find small details you may have missed early on or understand little pieces of dialogue that felt confusing initially. Overall great game no wonder it won goty and I will definitely be revisiting it for a while.

A wonderfully crafted, inventive, and unique video game which combines traditional role-playing elements with a modern parry/dodge system. The music is exceptional, the acting superb, with enough variation in character traits, level design, score, etc. to keep the game fresh throughout. My only critique, aside from some performance issues and sub-par animations, is that the lightning in the game is quite poor. Very high contrast with lots of volumetric fog, excessively dark shadows, and glaringly bright highlights. Otherwise, a near masterpiece whose ending with stay with me forever. If I could have given it four and a half stars, I would have.

Perfect. I don't say that lightly. This has gone into my top 3 all time games and I've been gaming for 30 years. The gameplay is incredibly addictive, simple premises with infinite possibilities. The visuals are stunning. The music is gorgeously. The story is engrossing and emotional. The actings is believable and the characters are well written. Just buy the damn game right now. Do yourself a favour.

Perfecta entrega, rápidos. El juego genial

Best game of all time in my opinion as far as graphics and story goes from a small studio doing their first game! You don't have to take my word for it, do research and see why it's soo successful and how it's breaking records along with game of the year for 2025. 🏆

C’était un cadeau. On est pas du tout déçu.

Great game and in good condition

Per chi ama i combattimenti a turno, bellissimo. Ambientazioni originali, creature meravigliose, la storia MOLTO bella. Super consigliato, forse anche a chi non ama il genere perchè i combattimenti sono sfidanti, non sempre semplici e molto soddisfacenti