Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Overview
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG developed by Sandfall Interactive, a studio founded by Ubisoft veterans. The game features photorealistic visuals, a unique world where people die when they reach a certain age, and evolutionary turn-based combat mechanics with QTE-based attacks and strategic resource management. Players explore the world, solve puzzles, and fight enemies while managing their party's abilities and exploiting enemy weaknesses.
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Gameplay
Combat
The turn-based combat features QTE-based button prompts to deal bonus damage during attacks, reminiscent of Yakuza and Paper Mario but with its own unique elements. [0]
Players can freely aim firearms and target enemy weak spots for bonus damage. [0]
Dodging and parrying enemy attacks are crucial, with successful parries restoring AP (mana) and potentially leading to counterattacks. [0]
Managing AP is essential for using abilities and firearms, and exploiting elemental weaknesses is key to success. [0]
Exploration
Players have full control of Gustave in the open world and can switch between party members to utilize their unique traversal abilities for solving environmental puzzles. [0]
Story & Setting
The game follows Gustave and his companions on a mission to kill the Painter, who causes people to die when they reach a certain age. Gustave himself is nearing this age, adding urgency to their quest. [0]
The world is filled with remnants of previous expeditions that failed to stop the Painter, which serve as checkpoints where players can rest, heal, and level up. [0]
Visuals & Audio
The game features stunning photorealistic visuals and detailed character models. [0]
Technical Details
The game utilizes Epic's Metahuman tech for creating detailed and customizable facial models, with performance capture technology also being used. [0]
