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ROLE-PLAYING·TURN-BASED RPG·REL 2025.04.24

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The Verdict WOW 8 of 11 said it
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11 scored reviewers
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// facts checked 2026-05-29 · sandfall interactive, wikipedia, steam

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Review notes ·18

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Asmongold TV

WOW
16:54 positive

What about Expedition 33? They don't even know how to make games. Well, ... Sandfall didn't have those problems, and so they were able to deliver a good game because of that.

2 earlier reviews from this creator
2:28:20 positive

Unequivocally, yes. Without even a second of hesitation. This is a 10 of 10 game. If somebody's going to play one game this year, this is that game.

3:33:07 positive

It's the game of the year. Yeah. I I mean that that's my review. Like you want a review, there it is.

HappyConsoleGamer

WOW
9:41 positive

That is why we picked Claire Obscure Expedition 33 as our game of the year because we just want to send a message to the industry that we love turn-based combat... the story, the combat, the style — you felt like you were in a dream world. Did it live up to the hype? It did.

2 earlier reviews from this creator
21:43 positive

They nailed it and yeah, the characters were fascinating. A very emotional ending and a high recommendation if you're looking this winter season for kind of a comfort zone RPG.

8:27 positive

the combat is the best part of this game. I'm always excited when I get into combat... what they were doing with the combat in here is better than a lot of mainstream RPGs even made in Japan

Strat-Edgy Productions

WOW
2:13:27 positive

This is a game and a story that will stick with me for a very long time. Since this game is fun and well written, it's a game I'm probably going to revisit often.

WOW
1:30 positive

I love this game. It's a turn-based RPG, but it's more interactive than that. And the story is incredible. It's incredible.

TheLazyPeon

WOW
10:36 positive

Sandfall Interactive. 10 out of 10. Great job. Highly recommend this game to absolutely everyone. Game of the year for me.

WOW
23:30 positive

what a beautiful game... I guarantee you this is going to be game of the year for a lot of people.

GOOD
6:26 positive

if you like all of that kind of stuff, then I highly recommend Expedition 33 because you're not going to find a better version of this kind of game. This is top draw stuff, premium quality of that type of game.

WOW
1:11:55 positive

this is something pretty special, isn't it? Like it is gorgeous. The soundtrack is lovely. Voice acting and script are top-notch.

WOW
0:09 positive

This game is a freaking masterpiece... it is the currently highest rated game of 2025... Like an undeniable masterpiece. It really really is remarkable.

1 earlier review from this creator
0:01 positive

Clare Obscure Expedition 33 is a masterpiece. It is a triumph. It is phenomenal.

Mortismal Gaming

GOOD
30:50 positive

if this game even looks remotely interesting to you, I think it's well worth the money and I had a great time with it

1 earlier review from this creator
9:47 positive

I had a very good time with this demo. I hope they make it available for the public so they can make a decision for themselves as well. So, while I was already looking forward to this game, I'm definitely even more interested in it now.

GOOD
12:01 positive

There is a lot here that I think establishes Expeditions 33 as something special, but special doesn't always mean smooth.

1 earlier review from this creator
1 note
11:05 positive

Expedition 33 shaping up to be something that's at least visually striking with some good gameplay chops with possibly a couple misses the blend to turn-based and real-time elements does give everything a frantic feel

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