Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered significant acclaim since its launch, earning praise not only from its player base but also from industry veterans like Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive into the details of its stellar opening day and hear from Andy Serkis about the art of storytelling in video games.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Highest Rated Game of 2025
Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has made a remarkable impact upon its release, earning widespread critical acclaim and capturing the attention of both players and developers. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, has publicly expressed his admiration for the game, urging fans to give it a try.
On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly launched RPG, highlighting its status as the highest-rated game of 2025. As of now, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, earning the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the platform.
Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has climbed to become the third top-selling game on Steam, even amidst competition from the release of Oblivion Remastered. The game's success can be attributed to its high-quality gameplay and compelling narrative, which have kept it in the spotlight.
Here at Game8, we've awarded Expedition 33 a score of 96 out of 100, celebrating its innovative approach to JRPGs. The game masterfully blends tactical combat with real-time interactions, redefining traditional turn-based mechanics with features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, be sure to check out our detailed article below!
