A Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fan recently pointed out how it was disappointing that they never got the chance to fight one of the mountain-eating Nevrons that can be seen in the game world. Though players square off with dozens of different Nevrons in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, these titanic creatures are not among them.
While exploring the Continent, Expedition 33 encounters enemies of all shapes and sizes. From the fearsome and otherworldly Nevrons to the absurd and hilarious Sakapatate, gamers have no shortage of unique foes and attack patterns to memorize on their journey.
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However, Clair Obscur fan and Redditor VahnNoaGala recently pointed out one type of enemy that surprisingly never showed up in the game. In the Yellow Harvest region, players see a massive, headless Nevron who is consuming a nearby mountain. Beyond its size, Maelle comments on it directly, making it a difficult detail to miss. That said, despite the attention given to this moment – and the others of its kind that can be found on the world map – Expedition 33 never battles one of these docile Nevrons in Clair Obscur, much to VahnNoaGala’s disappointment.
Mountain-Eating Nevrons of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
VahnNoaGala was not alone in this, as their fellow fans expressed similar reactions. Many shared their own experiences of bouncing off of the mountain-eating Nevrons in the overworld after unlocking flying on Esquie in an attempt to fight one, establishing the mistake as something of a rite of passage for Act 3. Others imagined what the fight would have looked like, with many agreeing that it may have just immediately swallowed the entire party like a suped-up version of the powerful Bourgeon enemies one finds in Clair Obscur. Luckily, it seems like these Nevrons are more interested in eating mountains than expeditions.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received critical acclaim and success, but it has not been without its criticisms. Discussions about the mountain-eating Nevrons led to other critiques as well, like the disappointment of diving only being used to obtain loot, rather than actually exploring underwater. While some of these features could eventually arrive in a theoretical Clair Obscur DLC, players shouldn’t get their hopes up until they know more about what is coming next.
A climactic contest with the mountain-eating Nevrons isn’t the only thing missing from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game lacks a mini-map, though Clair Obscur chose not to add this RPG staple to heighten immersion, and to let fans focus on enjoying the level design, rather than keeping their eyes glued to the map. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may not be a perfect game, but if its reception is any indication, it's pretty close.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- April 24, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sandfall Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- Kepler Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Turn-Based RPG, JRPG, Fantasy
