Summary
- Stellar Blade director praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and declares it his Game of the Year for 2025.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sold over 2 million copies within 12 days of launch.
- The game features engaging combat and storytelling and is currently the highest-rated game of 2025 so far.
The director of Stellar Blade, Kim Hyung-tae, has revealed that his current pick for Game of the Year is the hit title Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Stellar Blade is an action-adventure title that released on April 26, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and will be receiving a PC port in June 2025.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a massive success for Sandfall Interactive, as it managed to sell over two million copies within 12 days of its debut. While there are no solid numbers to report, it's likely that the game has attracted many more players, as it is also available on Game Pass for Xbox Series X/S and PC. The game is so popular that physical editions are currently selling out, and even scalpers are trying to take advantage of the situation.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Reveals the First RPG He Ever Played
The director of the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Guillaume Broche, reveals the first-ever role-playing game he played.
In a recent post on Twitter, Kim Hyung-tae, the director of the popular action game Stellar Blade, shared that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is his current pick for Game of the Year in 2025. He said that he finished the popular turn-based RPG in 96 hours and thanked Sandfall Interactive for a great experience. He even managed to earn the Platinum for the popular title, meaning he completed just about everything there is to do in the game.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Stellar Blade Director’s Game of the Year
While it's still only May, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently the highest-rated game of 2025 so far and is sitting at a score of 92 on OpenCritic. Many fans have praised the game for its incredible storytelling and engaging combat, which puts its own unique spin on the typical turn-based formula. Instead of traditional turn-based combat, the hit title weaves in dodging, parrying, and counterattacking, creating a unique experience that some people have even compared to rhythm games. Numerous gamers have pointed out that, no matter how desperate a fight may seem, the ability to parry and counterattack keeps hope alive and can turn a dire run into a successful one.
Unfortunately, Sandfall Interactive recently shared information that disappointed some members of the community, as it stated that there are currently no DLC plans for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Instead, the developers want to focus on improving the base game and are listening to feedback from players. While some people were disappointed, many praised the developers for prioritizing the main game over any kind of expansion. With a whole world to explore and plenty of content to experience, many fans are enjoying their time with the popular turn-based RPG.
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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
