No offense to Oblivion Remastered which is fantastic in its own right, but it feels like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an even more impressive story - a game that's unexpectedly established itself as an all-time classic overnight.
Maybe I'm just biased because I think Expedition 33 is outstanding, but I'm not alone - the majority of Pure Xbox voters have given it a 10/10 score in our poll so far! It's also interesting to see that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is reminding Xbox fans of various classic games, including one in particular from the Xbox 360 era.
Yes, we're talking Lost Odyssey. This 2007 Xbox 360 JRPG is often described as a cult classic, and many are getting similar vibes from the adventure in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Here's just a quick look at some examples of this:
It's actually no surprise that this classic Xbox 360 RPG is getting brought up in regards to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, as the development team has specifically mentioned Lost Odyssey as an inspiration for their new release.
The best news of all is that it's included in the big Xbox Spring Sale that ends later this week, allowing you to pick it up for just £4.99 / $6.24! It's also backwards compatible for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
I'm obviously a massive fan of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but I admittedly haven't played much of Lost Odyssey, so I'm keen to hear what it's like. Would you recommend picking it up if people enjoy Expedition 33? Let us know down below!
Lost Odyssey is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years. He doesn't remember his past, and he doesn't know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim's journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale.