Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered widespread acclaim since its launch, earning high praise from both players and industry professionals, including Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive into the details of this game's stellar debut 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 significant impact with its launch, earning critical acclaim and drawing attention from fans and developers alike. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), has publicly expressed his admiration for the game, urging fans to explore Expedition 33.
On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly launched RPG, highlighting that it is currently the highest-rated game of 2025. At the time of this writing, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, earning it the prestigious "Must-Play" tag from the site.
Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has climbed to become the third top-selling game on Steam, even amidst the same week launch of Oblivion Remastered. The game's high-quality gameplay and intricate storytelling have kept it in the spotlight.
Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a remarkable 96 out of 100, praising its innovative approach to JRPGs. The game masterfully blends tactical combat with real-time interactions, reimagining traditional turn-based mechanics through features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, check out the article linked below!
