@Lup That's fair. Not every game is for everybody. I think Blue Prince is absolutely boring and I find nothing of interest in GTA. Just a couple of examples of how opinions may vary. I do hope you give it a go though. Such a shame to miss out on this one. It is truly amazing.
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. I think Im nearing the end of Act II. I have almost completely stayed away from anything online and played this game blind. It is truly amazing. My main 3 are all level 50.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. About 23.5 hours in and on Act II. Any accolades for this game just don't do it justice. This game is shooting up the list of one of the best RPG, or any other genre, games I've ever played. Simply phenomenal!
I played about an hour of this game on launch day through GamePass and immediately bought the Digital Deluxe Edition. Im now about 20hrs in and it just keeps getting better. My GOTY as well as Game of the Generation right now! This is what the current generation is supposed to be.
@jesse_dylan I got all the totems and a lot of treasures. I finished it the night before Claire Obscur released, so I probably rushed Galawain's Tusks and the Garden a bit.
I just have to be selective. I have been able to finish Indiana Jones, a second playthrough of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Suikoden 1, Avowed, South of Midnight, and I'm currently playing through Clair Obscure: Expedition 33.
Nothing in the sale, but I did pick up the Digital Deluxe edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. That felt like a steal in its own right. Fantastic game!
Congratulations Sandfall. Ya'll earned this! I bet sales will continue for sure. I played an hour early yesterday on GamePass and went and bought the deluxe edition immediately.
I still can't believe I can get Gamepass for "free" through the rewards program. What a fantastic service. I wish it was around long before now. Best way to game period.
Combat was the only negative in this game. It wasn't terrible, just needed refinement. Story, world building, tone, music, voice acting...all top tier!
Looking for something new. I'm 52hrs into Avowed and need a break. I wish it was the 24th so I could play Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. At least it's only a few more days away.
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Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title For April 2025?
@Lup Also, not sure if you knew this or not...the correct path is generally lit up in some way as a visual cue.
Re: Xbox Announces Gears Of War: Reloaded, Releasing Summer 2025
Haven't really played any Gears games, but I was expecting the long rumored remastered trilogy over a remaster of a remaster.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title For April 2025?
@Lup That's fair. Not every game is for everybody. I think Blue Prince is absolutely boring and I find nothing of interest in GTA. Just a couple of examples of how opinions may vary. I do hope you give it a go though. Such a shame to miss out on this one. It is truly amazing.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title For April 2025?
@Lup For what it's worth, the zones are really small and getting lost goes away quickly.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title For April 2025?
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. I think Im nearing the end of Act II. I have almost completely stayed away from anything online and played this game blind. It is truly amazing. My main 3 are all level 50.
Re: South Of Midnight Passes 1 Million Players With The Help Of Xbox Game Pass
Solid game. I wanted to complete it (and did). Great story and design.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
I would not be happy if my Series X broke, that's for sure.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 3-4)
@M20B25 I've been playing on normal and only parry. It is definitely tough, but easy to over level, which can balance it out.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 3-4)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. About 23.5 hours in and on Act II. Any accolades for this game just don't do it justice. This game is shooting up the list of one of the best RPG, or any other genre, games I've ever played. Simply phenomenal!
Re: Xbox #1 Platform For Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, But Worst For Average Playtime
I played about an hour of this game on launch day through GamePass and immediately bought the Digital Deluxe Edition. Im now about 20hrs in and it just keeps getting better. My GOTY as well as Game of the Generation right now! This is what the current generation is supposed to be.
Re: Reaction: $80 Game Prices Are Ridiculous, Adding Even More Value To Xbox Game Pass
Looks like I'll be using my remaining reward points to extend GamePass for "free." Glad I didn't blow them all on stuff in the Spring Sale and such.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Games And Accessories
Ugh. Inevitable, but still feels slimy. Glad I got my Series X in 2021.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
@jesse_dylan I got all the totems and a lot of treasures. I finished it the night before Claire Obscur released, so I probably rushed Galawain's Tusks and the Garden a bit.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
@jesse_dylan Seriously! Avowed took me 62.5 hours! Deceptively long.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
I just have to be selective. I have been able to finish Indiana Jones, a second playthrough of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Suikoden 1, Avowed, South of Midnight, and I'm currently playing through Clair Obscure: Expedition 33.
Re: Indie Dev Defends Xbox Game Pass As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells Most On PS5
@Kieduss Ditto!
Re: Towerborne Release Times Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
@Kaloudz It clearly tells, yes, but you'll know anyway.
Re: Towerborne Release Times Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
@Kaloudz Expedition 33 is ridiculously good. Just finished Act 1 and OH. MY!
Re: Towerborne Release Times Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Excited to try...but Expedition 33 has it's hooks in deep!
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Reminding People Of This Classic Xbox 360 JRPG
@themightyant Just finished Act 1 also...WOW!
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Reminding People Of This Classic Xbox 360 JRPG
@themightyant Agreed. Lost Odyssey is a classic. Expedition 33 is the next leap forward.
Re: Subscriptions Like Xbox Game Pass 'Not The Future Of Gaming', Says Analyst
Perfectly meets my gaming habits right now.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Picked Up In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
@Kezelpaso I really am. Maybe 10hrs in, still on Act 1. It's my Game of the Year right now.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Picked Up In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
Nothing in the sale, but I did pick up the Digital Deluxe edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. That felt like a steal in its own right. Fantastic game!
Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 So Far?
Solid 10. Easy. No question about it.
Re: Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
@Kaloudz True Achievement site lists Lost Odyssey 60-80hrs. It's a large game with a lot of optional side content.
Re: Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
@Kaloudz I remember Lost Odyssey being a little lengthy. It came on 4 discs at launch, if I remember correctly.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Defies The Odds To Reach Impressive Sales Milestone
Congratulations Sandfall. Ya'll earned this! I bet sales will continue for sure. I played an hour early yesterday on GamePass and went and bought the deluxe edition immediately.
Re: Final Fantasy, Baldur's Gate Devs Congratulate Team On 'Incredible' Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launch
What a fantastic game. I'm about 4hrs in and completely blown away!
Re: Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
@themightyant And also one of the best intros in gaming!
Re: Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
@Kaloudz You won't regret it. I played Lost Odyssey for the first time in 2008 and I still can't forget it. I love the way it handled New Game+ also.
Re: Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
@Kaloudz Fantastic RPG. Made by old school Final Fantasy veterans.
Re: Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
@Kaloudz Go try Lost Odyssey if you never have. This game is like that in a way.
Re: Opinion: Xbox Game Pass Is On A Ridiculous Hot Streak Right Now
I still can't believe I can get Gamepass for "free" through the rewards program. What a fantastic service. I wish it was around long before now. Best way to game period.
Re: GOTY Contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 24)
So glad I finished Avowed last night. Played a little of the Prologue of this game today and I'm very excited to jump back in!
Re: Roundup: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Getting Incredible Reviews So Far
Oh man. We may have a GOTY on our hands here!
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Custom Xbox Series X Bundle Unveiled
@Ricky-Spanish I want to go in a blind as possible, but thanks!
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Custom Xbox Series X Bundle Unveiled
Love the controller. Just 2 more days! I bet reviews will start coming in any minute now.
Re: Opinion: South Of Midnight Dev Could Become An Xbox Game Studios Gem
Combat was the only negative in this game. It wasn't terrible, just needed refinement. Story, world building, tone, music, voice acting...all top tier!
Re: PSA: Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Huge Day One Release This Week
@Lup South of Midnight had a nice, tight little story, setting, and vibe. Really well done.
Re: PSA: Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Huge Day One Release This Week
Thursday can't get here soon enough!
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 21-25)
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 is loaded up and ready to go!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)
Looking for something new. I'm 52hrs into Avowed and need a break. I wish it was the 24th so I could play Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. At least it's only a few more days away.
Re: Microsoft Is Handing Out Free Xbox Gift Cards For The Spring Sale 2025
I think I've gotten this twice in the past. No luck this time though.
Re: South Of Midnight Gets Its Third Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Finished it yesterday. What a fantastic game!
Re: Bethesda's Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Will Reportedly Shadow Drop Next Week
Eh, drop it or don't drop it. Either way Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 is my top gaming priority on the 24th.
Re: Star Wars Zero Company Is Officially Heading To Xbox Series X|S
Sounds like this one could be very interesting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
South of Midnight. On chapter 7 at the moment.
Re: Xbox's South Of Midnight Has A Surprising Connection To Star Wars
Superb game. The combat is a little meh, but the story, voice work, and atmosphere are top tier! He clearly worked hard on this game.
Re: Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Seemingly Delayed To Next Week As 'Sneak Preview' Continues
@Kaloudz nothing in this sale screamed "buy me!" Hopefully something in the full sale will.