Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered widespread acclaim since its launch, earning high praise from both players and industry professionals. Notably, the game received commendation from Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, highlighting its successful debut. Dive deeper into the game's stellar opening and hear insights 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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, earning critical acclaim and capturing the attention of both gamers and developers. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director for Baldur’s Gate 3, expressed his admiration for the game on Twitter (X) on April 23, labeling it as the highest-rated game of 2025. As of now, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic and is marked as a "Must-Play" by the platform.

Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has secured its position as the third top-selling game on Steam. Despite launching in the same week as Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33 continues to shine, thanks to its high-quality gameplay and compelling narrative.

Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a stellar 96 out of 100, celebrating its innovative approach to JRPGs that blends familiarity with bold innovation. The game masterfully combines tactical combat with real-time interactions, redefining traditional turn-based mechanics with dynamic elements like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on the game, be sure to check out our detailed review below!