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"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops 2025 Games, Earns BG3 Director's Praise"

Author : Henry May 19,2025

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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered significant attention and acclaim upon its launch, earning praise from none other than the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive deeper to discover more about the game's stellar opening and gain 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 widespread critical acclaim and admiration from both players and fellow developers. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, has voiced his support, urging fans to dive into the experience of Expedition 33.

On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to laud the newly launched 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 platform.

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 climbed to become the third top-selling game on Steam. This achievement is even more impressive considering it shares its launch week with the highly anticipated Oblivion Remastered. Yet, Expedition 33 continues to captivate audiences with its high-quality gameplay and compelling narrative.

Here at Game8, we've awarded Expedition 33 a stellar score of 96 out of 100. We commend its innovative approach to JRPGs, blending the familiar with the fresh. The game masterfully combines tactical combat with real-time interactions, redefining traditional turn-based systems through features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, be sure to check out our detailed article below!

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