Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review deeply satisfying homage to Japanese role-playing games
Briefly

In "Clair Obscur", the protagonist Gustave bids farewell to his ex-girlfriend Sophie, who faces death due to the Paintress's ominous ritual called the Gommage. As Gustave and his sister Maelle embark on Expedition 33 to confront this divine entity, they face surreal monsters and intricate turn-based combat. The game offers depth through unique character skills, including various magical and attack strategies, which require strategic planning and tactical battles. Overwhelming at times, the combat mechanics balance complexity with helpful in-game guidance, making for an engaging experience.
"Once a year the Paintress, a giant god-like woman, wakes, paints a number on a monolith and everyone whose age corresponds with that number dies."
"Gustave and his adopted sister Maelle embark on Expedition 33 to defeat the Paintress and end her gruesome cycle of the Gommage, which has cut lives short for decades."
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