Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 24, 2025)

[Theodoresolderbreh]

Troy baker kill sessions just as fast. I think this was his first game, so I understand why he was feeling guilty he was getting all that love but is a total boomer about video games. He killed it tho

Spoiler

that scene at the start of the game when everybody turned into rose petals and the expedition 33 banner showed was so fukking beautiful man

 

[Theodoresolderbreh]

yeah I can't see a polarizing/complex game like DS ever winning GOTY, even if E33 wasn't in the picture (assuming 2 will be more of the same)

the stars are def aligning here though - amazing soundtrack/characters/voice acting/gameplay, great cutscenes (movie games ), creative story that everyone can easily understand and appreciate, non-cookie cutter ending, the sales, the critical acclaim, no controversy behind it (no grifter antics, no stans undermining since it's multi-plat, etc etc)

best I can see is Ghost of Yotei being runner up quality, but beyond that, I don't know if Sucker Punch has a generational game in them

I don't see death stranding beating this game however kojima is leaning into the combat this go round and dusted off a grey fox (cyber ninja) and solid snake type characters this time. So he coming for it.

 

[Neuromancer]

This game is dope.