Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been praised by CD Projekt Red’s global community director, who stated that “we need more games like this.” Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 keeps surprising people in the industry—from players to developers—who see in this title not only a great game but a path they hope future games will follow.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s successful journey has led it to achieve an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam player reviews and receive an immense amount of praise from critics alike. This RPG offers a captivating story packed with beautiful music and visuals, along with an engaging and fun combat system that, despite being turn-based, requires players to dodge, parry, and even use a free-aim shooting mechanic. Clair Obscur feels like a breath of fresh air in the industry, as it distances itself from some of the recent strategies and practices commonly seen in major games. Many feel that Clair Obscur‘s approach to game development is the one others should follow. Now, even the studio behind The Witcher 4 has shared positive comments about it.
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CD Projekt Red’s global community director Marcin Momot took to Twitter to praise Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s story, characters, and gameplay. Much like almost everyone who has already played the game, Momot also highlighted how good the music is, saying, “Don’t even get me started on the music.” He also expressed his desire to see more games like Clair Obscur in the industry—something that’s been echoed by many since the game’s release.
When asked about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s different endings, Momot said he enjoyed them, adding that “the story and the endings hit hard.” Responding to another fan’s comment, the CD Projekt director even said he believes it will be “tough” for other games to measure up to Clair Obscur.
This isn’t the first time someone from a renowned studio has praised Sandfall Interactive’s successful RPG. The publishing director of Baldur’s Gate 3 also complimented Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and recommended it to players.
Although Clair Obscur is already a great game, Sandfall wants to keep improving the experience. In addition to small patches addressing balance changes, the developer is planning major updates. Among these are the highly requested photo mode, new content, accessibility features, and expanded localization options. For those who haven’t tried Clair Obscur yet, the fact that it’s recommended by the director of the studio behind The Witcher 4 is one more reason to give it a shot.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Released
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April 24, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
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Sandfall Interactive
- Publisher(s)
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Kepler Interactive
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 5