The Game That Ended My Gaming Retirement

Описание: A narrative-driven RPG actually reminded me why I love video games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 came out of nowhere, grabbed me by the collar, and demanded my attention—and somehow earned every bit of it.

In this video, I break down why this turn-based RPG stands out in a sea of bloated live-service games, predatory monetization, open-world filler, and copy-paste AAA design. With a haunting French-inspired world, painterly art direction, emotional storytelling, and surprisingly deep (yet accessible) combat, Expedition 33 feels like the rare modern game that actually cares about being a work of art.

If you’re into:

Narrative-driven RPGs

Turn-based combat

French opera vibes

Beautiful art direction

Story-heavy single-player games

Games made by small studios that absolutely dunk on AAA giants

…you might want to stick around.

In this review, I cover my experience playing Expedition 33 with limited free time, the game’s themes about fatalism and resistance, its combat system, its worldbuilding, and why this small team delivered one of the most compelling RPGs of the year. I also talk about some flaws, the mid-game difficulty dip, and how I accidentally unlocked “Ultra Instinct” parrying by letting my peripherals do all the work.
And yes—I address the very real possibility of recency bias, because no game is perfect and this one won’t be for everyone.

Whether you're researching before buying, looking for impressions, or just want some over-caffeinated commentary—this one’s for you.

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