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"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Named Top Game of 2025, Praised by BG3's Director"

May 03,2025 Author: Logan

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Title of Highest Rated Game of 2025 Draws Praise from BG3's Publishing Director

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered widespread acclaim and praise from the gaming community, including a notable endorsement from the Publishing Director of Baldur's Gate 3. This article delves into the game's impressive launch day and explores Andy Serkis' insights on 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 critical acclaim, captivating both players and developers. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director for Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), has publicly expressed his admiration for the game and urged fans to support Expedition 33.

On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to laud the newly released RPG, highlighting its status as the highest-rated game of 2025. As of now, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, earning the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the site.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Title of Highest Rated Game of 2025 Draws Praise from BG3's Publishing Director

Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has secured the third spot among the top-selling games on Steam. Despite the simultaneous launch of Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33 has managed to steal the spotlight with its exceptional gameplay and compelling narrative.

At Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 an outstanding score of 96 out of 100, celebrating its innovative approach to JRPGs that blends familiarity with daring innovation. The game masterfully combines tactical combat with real-time interactions, reimagining traditional turn-based mechanics with features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, please see our detailed article below!

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