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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's deeply frustrating minigames make harsh parries look like a breeze in contrast, and it's all Final Fantasy's fault

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Genres · adventure, indie, rpg
Release · Apr 24, 2025
Developer · Sandfall Interactive
PS5Xbox Series X|SPC
1168 articles 201 writers 16 reviews
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Final Fantasy
Active · 1987–2027
Latest · Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
Top genres · rpg, adventure, fighting
3408 articles 482 writers 196 games
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Active · 2013–2022
Latest · Fault: Stp - Lightkravte
Top genres · adventure, indie, visual_novel
53 articles 47 writers 4 games
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