Stellar Blade Director Hails Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 As Game of The Year 2025

Expert Verified By

A True GOTY Contender!

Story Highlight
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released just recently, and it has already won the hearts of many. 
  • The director of Stellar Blade has completed the game in 96 hours. 
  • He has also claimed it to be his Game of the Year.

We are not even halfway in 2025, and there are really exciting releases already. Some of those releases have the potential to take the most prestigious award, Game of the Year, home. 

We won’t be surprised if this title goes to either Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 or Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Both of these are excellent, and the latter is continuously getting more and more recognition. Just recently, the director of Stellar Blade has hailed it as his Game of the Year

Why it matters: The Game of the Year award is the best award a game can get, and it is basically free promotion for that video game. So, a game winning this award is a big deal.

Stellar Blade Director On Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The Director of Stellar Blade Claims That Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is His GOTY | Source: Twitter/X

Kim Hyung Tae, the director of one of 2024’s most famous (for obvious reasons) releases, has recently finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and has claimed it to be his GOTY, which is not surprising at all, given how great the game is. 

I finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in 96 hours, and it’s my GOTY! Thank you, SANDFALL Interactive!  

-Kim Hyung Tae

Many fans share the same sentiment, as this game managed to surprise many. Even those who weren’t fans of the turn-based combat were blown away not only by its combat but by its story, characters, and most importantly, soundtracks

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Unfortunately, there are no plans for the game’s DLCS

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 features excellent soundtracks that you may find yourself listening to in the camp for hours. There is a reason why it managed to sell 2x faster than the biggest JRPGS.

Still, it is pretty impressive that the Stellar Blade director has 96 hours in the game because it only takes around 60 hours to complete the game (as per howlongtobeat.com). We also managed to complete the game in a similar time frame. 

In the comments section, fans praise the game and Kim. One fan said, “Wow, you are truly a gamer from what I see on your screen. Stellar Blade was my best game of the last year, and Expedition 33 will probably be the best of 2025. Knowing you played it too comforts me in that you know what gamers really want! Hoping to see your next project soon.”

What do you think about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Have you played it yet? Share your thoughts in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums for discussion

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Xbox Seems To Have Fully Abandoned Physical Media

Further proof that Xbox is completely abandoning physical media has surfaced online, causing commotion among the fandom.

Nintendo Switch 2 Attracts Controversy, Display Is 50% Slower Than Predecessor

A recent analysis has revealed that the display of the Nintendo Switch 2 is 50% slower than that of the original handheld.

Analyst Thinks AMD Can Go Toe-To-Toe With Nvidia Amid 7% Rise in Shares

CFRA analyst Angelo Zino revealed that the reason for the sudden increase of AMD's share is that it is on track to close the gap with Nvidia.

GTA 6 Confirmed For Xbox Series S As The Game Shows Available To Wishlist On The Platform

GTA 6 is now available on the wishlist on the Xbox Series S, dismissing previous concerns that the console won't be able to run the game.

As Users Continue Reporting PS5 Liquid Metal Issue, Dev Warns It Could Kill Consoles In A Couple Of Years

Users have reported PS5 shutdowns linked to liquid metal issues, which the dev warns could lead to the death of the consoles.