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Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hard? Our beginner verdict

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is split-second timing.

Why it is hard

• Timed dodges and parries inside turn-based battles.

Learning the controls

4 of 5

Moving the camera

3 of 5

Need for quick reactions

5 of 5

Consequences of mistakes

3 of 5

Amount of reading

3 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player. Reviews and popularity: Hall of Fame.

You are probably ready when

You've enjoyed a turn-based role-playing game.

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Settings and tips that help

Story difficulty.

Where it plays

PlayStation, Xbox, PC. Players: Solo.

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