"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Named Top Game of 2025, Praised by BG3 Director"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has not only captivated gamers worldwide but also earned praise from none other than the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3 for its stellar launch. Dive deeper to explore the game's impressive debut and gain insights into storytelling in video games from Andy Serkis.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: The Highest Rated Game of 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has made a significant impact with its launch, earning critical acclaim and drawing attention from both players and industry professionals. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director for Baldur’s Gate 3, publicly expressed his admiration for the game on Twitter (X) on April 23, highlighting its status as the highest-rated game of 2025. With an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic and the coveted "Must-Play" tag, Expedition 33 has quickly become a standout title.

Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has climbed to become the third top-selling game on Steam, even amidst the launch week of Oblivion Remastered. The game's success can be attributed to its high-quality gameplay and intricate storytelling, which continue to keep it in the spotlight.

At Game8, we've awarded Expedition 33 a remarkable score of 96 out of 100. The game offers a refreshing take on the JRPG genre, blending tactical combat with real-time interactions to revolutionize traditional turn-based systems. Features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks make the gameplay both familiar and innovatively fresh. For a deeper dive into our review, feel free to explore our detailed article below!