Expert Pick #01
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Sandfall Interactive's painterly, emotionally devastating RPG with a real-time-reactive battle system.
The Verdict.
9.4/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“The rare debut that lands as an instant classic. If you play one game from 2025, play this — its combat, art, and story all operate at a level most studios never touch.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Expert Consensus92%
Community Rating93%
The runaway Game of the Year favorite (12 Game Awards nominations). ~92 critic aggregate; players rate it even higher for its combat and ending.
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Global Critique
“One of the defining games of 2025 — polished gameplay, emotional storytelling, and lush visuals.”
Metacritic
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