Clair Obscur PS5 Previews Round Up

Fresh previews for upcoming PS5 RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have arrived, and it's clear that excitement is really starting to surge.

Generally speaking, the previews are incredibly positive. Many state that this could be one of the best RPGs of 2025 — and we're only in March! — while praise is heaped upon the title's art direction, sense of style, and intense turn-based battle system.

Indeed, 'intense' may not be a descriptor often associated with turn-based combat, but Expedition 33's fights incorporate real-time reactions like dodges and parries — and apparently, it makes for a surprisingly challenging adventure with high stakes.

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But perhaps most importantly, a lot of the previews note interesting characters and a narrative that captures the imagination. Several writeups mention impressive storytelling in particular, with the three-hour demo coughing up some fascinating themes and concepts, while the world building appears to be impressively rich. Honestly, it sounds brilliant.

RPG Site - "May be the standout RPG of 2025"

"Clair Obscur entranced me with its strange world, mysterious lore, engaging combat, and absolutely gorgeous graphics. In just a couple of hours, Expedition 33 soared close to the top of my most anticipated games of the year."

RPGFan - "I couldn't stop playing it"

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 certainly sounds like someone’s fever dream, but I couldn’t stop playing it. In fact, I played through the preview four times, discovering something new each time. I played it on multiple difficulties until I became proficient at the highest one, and I leveled my characters as high as possible when I realized there was nothing more to do.

And I was sad that there was nothing more to do."

Eurogamer - "I can clearly see the brilliance"

" I can clearly see the brilliance lying at the heart of this game. I just hope that its final release on April 24th won't get too bogged down in the tedium of navigation to let us appreciate it in all its glory."

IGN - "It has my undivided attention"

"Surprise. Conviction. Curiosity. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 nails all three. It had my interest before I played it; now it has my undivided attention. If Sandfall can stick the landing, they’ll have put together something remarkable."

GamesRadar - "Defied my expectations"

"If the game's world and story can make good on the promise teased by its early hours, RPG fans are in for something truly special."

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is still set to release for PS5 on the 24th April, but are you looking forward to this rather unique-looking RPG? Gather a party and prepare for sights unseen in the comments section below.