Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been hailed as a triumph in the gaming world, earning high praise from none other than Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive deeper to explore the game's stellar launch and hear from Andy Serkis 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
The launch of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been met with widespread critical acclaim, captivating both players and developers with its excellence. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of the acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), has publicly expressed his admiration for the game, urging the gaming community to rally behind Expedition 33.
On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly released RPG, highlighting that it has soared to become the highest-rated game of 2025. As of now, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic and has earned the prestigious "Must-Play" tag from the platform.
Not only has the game garnered critical praise, but it has also achieved remarkable commercial success. Within the first 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has climbed to become the third top-selling game on Steam. This feat is particularly notable as it was released in the same week as Oblivion Remastered, yet Expedition 33 has managed to steal the spotlight with its exceptional gameplay and compelling narrative.
Here at Game8, we've awarded Expedition 33 an outstanding score of 96 out of 100. This game revitalizes the JRPG genre with a blend of tactical combat and real-time interaction, introducing innovative elements like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks to the traditional turn-based system. For a more detailed review, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
