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RPGs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's brilliant parry system solves a classic JRPG problem: I can win any match-up on skill alone, so being under-leveled is just a state of mind

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Expedition 33 Review | THRILLING turn-based RPG with Sekiro parries

With high stakes story and epic turn-based battles, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will put you through the emotional wringer in a journey you won't soon forget. Developer Sandfall Interactive certainly looks to have a bright future ahead.

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