Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, receiving widespread acclaim and a special nod from the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive into the details of its stellar launch and discover insights from Andy Serkis on the power 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 burst onto the scene with a flourish, earning high praise from both the gaming community and industry professionals. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, expressed his admiration for the game and urged fans to give it a try.
On April 23, Douse shared his thoughts on Twitter (X), highlighting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as the highest-rated game of 2025. At the time of this writing, the game boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic and has been labeled a "Must-Play" by the platform.
In just 24 hours since its release, Expedition 33 has soared to become the third top-selling game on Steam, a remarkable feat considering it shares its launch week with the highly anticipated Oblivion Remastered. The game's blend of high-quality gameplay and compelling narrative continues to captivate players.
Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a score of 96 out of 100, praising its innovative approach to the JRPG genre. It seamlessly combines tactical combat with real-time interactions, reimagining traditional turn-based systems with dynamic elements like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, check out our full article below!
