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"I understand why players feel that strong French identity in the soundtrack," says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's composer, especially in that one Mime song: "It felt like both a duty and a guilty pleasure to include the accordion"

Interview | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's composer Lorien Testard on RPG soundtracks, the mime battle music, and working on that one track with Ben Starr

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Baroque breakout hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is unlike any game you’ve played before

This might be the most French game ever – but there is more to the small-scale development of this belle époque-inspired beauty than you think

The Guardian - UK

"Any third-party websites selling Esquie plushies are NOT officially licensed. Many of them are using AI-generated artwork" Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers call out fakes and confirm its own official merchandise in the works

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans have fallen in love with Esquie and eagerly demand a plushie, however scam websites are taking advantage.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 draft trailer from 5 years ago surfaces online, and it looks like a completely different RPG with no final visuals and "terrible robotic voices"

It's come a long way since then

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's deeply frustrating minigames make harsh parries look like a breeze in contrast, and it's all Final Fantasy's fault

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's big Maelle nerf is even worse than we thought, as it turns out one of her best weapons was never meant to be so powerful in the first place

Medalum has been bugged all along

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I couldn't have played Clair Obscur without its accessibility settings, and now it might be my GOTY

One toggle between delight and disaster.

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'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' Has Very Positive Reviews on Steam, 4.9 Stars on Google Reviews

Find out what gamers have to say on Steam and Google Reviews about "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," which was released on April 24, 2025.

Player One

The Surprising Reason 'Expedition 33' Is Outperforming Other JRPGs

Breakout 2025 RPG 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' has managed to surpass the sales of many of its contemporary inspirations for several surprising reasons.

Inverse

"You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity." Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 praised by French President Emmanuel Macron

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success has even drawn the attention of French President Emmanuel Macron, who praised the developers on Instagram.

Windows Central

GTA 6's delay just blew wide open the race for Game of the Year

Rockstar's decision to delay GTA 6 to 2026 has left the 2025 Game of the Year race wide open. With the industry's biggest contender out of the way, several standout titles are now fighting for the coveted award.

Windows Central

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a shout-out to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Instagram: 'You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity'

Macron congratulated Sandfall Interactive for making "one of the best-rated games in history."

PC Gamer

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's incredible soundtrack was composed by a guy who posted his music on Soundcloud

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an incredible soundtrack, and it's composer was discovered on a gaming forum, after posting music from his Soundcloud.

Windows Central

Former Dragon Age writer praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as "beautiful," saying it's "kind of to JRPGs what Baldur's Gate 3 was to CRPGs"

BioWare veteran David Gaider is enjoying the new turn-based RPG

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More than 40 hours in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and its staggeringly beautiful world have made me a turn-based combat convert

I’ve immersed myself in the staggering beauty of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for more than 40 hours, and love everything about its combat, world, and story.

GamesRadar

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 passes Metaphor: ReFantazio's 85,000 player Steam peak - it's now in the same league as its heavyweight JRPG inspirations

The new turn-based homage pulled in more than 87,000 Steam players at the same time

GamesRadar

"Speechless": Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the first game from a studio filled with ex-Ubisoft devs, is officially the best-rated game of 2025

Sandfall Interactive's debut RPG beats Blue Prince, Split Fiction, and more

Windows Central

Can I play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?

Sandfall Interactive's new Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a huge hit, but how does it perform on gaming handhelds?

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International Business Times

French Independent Studio's First Video Game Draws Fans

Independent French studio Sandfall Interactive's first video game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" launched worldwide on Thursday but has already built up a solid community of fans eager to discover its post-apocalyptic fantasy world.

GamesRadar

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 publisher says "omg it's like Barbenheimer" as the RPG clashes with Oblivion Remastered, and also "teehee" as it ties for the best-rated game of 2025

The new turn-based RPG releases tomorrow

PC Gamer

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a stylish riff on the JRPG, but its real-time-infused combat is rarely as fun as it looks.

PC Gamer

How to break blue rocks in Clair Obsur: Expedition 33

You need to unlock a special upgrade to destroy these Paint Spikes.

Windows Central

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics say about this gorgeous turn-based RPG

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reviews are out, and critics are praising the detailed world, story, and art of Sandfall Interactive's first game.

The Guardian - UK

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review – deeply satisfying homage to Japanese role-playing games

Boasting a unique world, challenging combat and great writing, this RPG has a lot going for it, if only it didn’t revel in its own mysteriousness so much

PC Gamer

How to use the weird pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

What to do with this strange item you won at the expedition festival.

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