JRPGs are alive and well.

but there were just so many of ‘em for PS2.

5Sciel

Sciel’s Darkness-based attacks pack a massive punch, especially when empowered by Foretell.

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She also has a lot of support powers that you could make clever use of.

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One of Monoco’s most underappreciated strengths are thereliable buffs and debuffs that he offers.

Between his enormous combos, self-healing, and ways to augment damage, he’s a one-man army.

Lune also makes a fantastic healer, and her recovery spells are within easy reach on her Skill Tree.

verso in the camp at night in clair obscur: expedition 33

Nothing can resist Void attacks, so there’s truly no foe that’s safe from late-game Maelle.

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a closeup of gustave on his final night in lumiere in clair obscur: expedition 33.

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sciel stands in the gestral arena in clair obscur: expedition 33.

Monoco at camp in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

a closeup of verso with his facial scars clearly visible in clari obscur: expedition 33.

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lune selects a gradient attack during combat in clair obscur: expedition 33.

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Maelle with her arms crossed on the docks of Lumiere in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33