Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has captivated the gaming world with its stellar launch, earning high praise from none other than the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive into the details of this acclaimed game's triumphant debut and explore Andy Serkis' insights on 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 taken the gaming community by storm, receiving widespread acclaim from both players and industry professionals. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, has publicly expressed his admiration for the game, urging fans to rally behind Expedition 33.
On April 23, Douse shared his enthusiasm on Twitter (X), highlighting 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 earned the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the site.
Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has soared to become the third top-selling game on Steam. This achievement is all the more impressive given its release in the same week as Oblivion Remastered. The game's success can be attributed to its high-quality gameplay and compelling narrative, which have kept it firmly in the spotlight.
Here at Game8, we've awarded Expedition 33 an outstanding score of 96 out of 100. We commend its innovative approach to JRPGs, blending familiarity with fresh elements. The game masterfully combines tactical combat with real-time interaction, reimagining traditional turn-based systems with dynamic mechanics such as dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, be sure to check out our full article below!
