Ex-Dragon Age Writer Calls Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “The Baldur’s Gate 3 of JRPGs”

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"The Turn-Based Combat Is So Fun"

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  • Former BioWare developer credited for making the Dragon Age setting has some nice words to say about Clair Obscur Expedition 33.
  • The writer praised the game’s storytelling and compared it to the success of Baldur’s Gate 3 in the CRPG genre.
  • The game has already secured a movie deal, with potential DLCs and sequels in the future, following this success.

Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 has taken over the gaming world with users and critics alike praising the title as one of the best JRPGs to date.

Beyond that, other gaming developers also have nice words to say about the game. A former BioWare developer shared his thoughts on the title, calling it groundbreaking for the JRPG genre.

Why it matters: Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 has been performing better than most releases of 2025, despite being Sandfall Interactive’s debut release. It goes to show that good games don’t need a mind-blowing budget; they need to be good at their core.

I've been playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and wow… so far, it's kind of to JRPG's what Baldur's Gate 3 was to CRPG's. It's beautiful and polished and well-written, and the turn-based combat is so fun!Though I cannot believe I *just* discovered what you need Lumina points for. 😅

David Gaider (@davidgaider.bsky.social) 2025-04-29T11:11:52.564Z

David Gaider is best known for his work on the earlier Dragon Age games and is credited for creating the franchise’s setting. According to him, Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 is to JRPGs what Baldur’s Gate 3 was to CRPGs.

It’s beautiful and polished and well-written, and the turn-based combat is so fun!

Moreover, Gaider also replied to a fan under the thread who discussed the heartbreaking narrative of the game, further complimenting the game’s storytelling and saying that it’s the best way to do it, and “For the lows to have meaning, you need the highs.”

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has A Near-Perfect User Score On Metacritic

The writer’s comparison to Baldur’s Gate 3 is a respectable one since the CRPG has redefined the entire genre. Additionally, it is also a solid example that turn-based combat can be successful, despite many doubting its potential.

Building on this success, Sandfall Interactive has effectively secured DLC and sequels for the game, and a movie has already been licensed just a few days after its launch.

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