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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered widespread acclaim and received high praise from none other than the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, Michael Douse. Dive into the details of its stellar launch and explore Andy Serkis’ insights 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 not only captivated gamers but has also impressed industry veterans. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of the acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, publicly expressed his admiration for the game on Twitter (X) on April 23. Douse highlighted Expedition 33 as the highest-rated game of 2025, boasting an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, which has labeled it as a "Must-Play."

The game's launch has been nothing short of phenomenal, securing its position as the third top-selling game on Steam within just 24 hours of release. This is particularly noteworthy as it shares its release week with the much-anticipated Oblivion Remastered. Yet, Expedition 33 has managed to steal the spotlight with its high-quality gameplay and intricate storytelling.

At Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 an outstanding score of 96 out of 100. This JRPG stands out for its innovative blend of tactical combat and real-time interaction, redefining traditional turn-based systems with features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. To delve deeper into our thoughts on the game, be sure to check out our detailed review below!