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Turn-based RPG “Clair Obscur” becomes year’s most unexpected gaming triumph

Grant St. Clair
Dec 12, 2025
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Expedition 33. Image via Kepler Interactive

To my shame, French double-A RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the only one of this year’s GOTY nominees I haven’t played, making it awkward to write positive things about it now that it’s won.

I’ve heard good things, I swear! It’s very French, loaded with particle effects, Daredevil is in it—the whole nine yar…

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