The title, which seemed as Proper Noun Vague asImmortals of AveumandThe Callisto Protocol, was no help.

Afterlistening to the devs, I see the vision.

I’m just worried it might be too bold for its own good.

Characters from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with PlayStation symbols in the background.

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Clair Obscur is a big swing.

Ithas a fantastic hookand if it can deliver on its premise, I’ll be its staunchest defender.

So, expedition after expedition has set out to kill the Paintress and end her age-based genocide.

Clair Obscur cast in front of popcorn

The titular Expedition 33 isThe Oneyou’ll follow as they set out on their journey.

But I’m wondering if it’stoobig of a swing.

Contrary to what you might expect, you don’t need an Xbox to play the upcoming RPG.

Sciel leaning of Lune’s shoulder in front of the campfire in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

In the Developer Direct, Sandfall devs made clear that this game is heavily inspired by old-school JRPGs.

To that end, it has a party system, turn-based combat, and even a world map.

But after watching that Direct, I’m excited about what Sandfall Interactive is building.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 character looking at a Clair Obscur cutscene.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 seems like it will either be a huge success or a massive mistake.

I don’t see much room for an in-between.

I really want to want Clair Obscur, but something is holding me back from commitment.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33