Prologue: Lumiere | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Walkthrough, Gameplay, No Commentary, 4K

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG set in a Belle Époque-inspired fantasy world. Released on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, the game centers on the "Gommage," a grim annual event where a mysterious entity called the Paintress causes people of a certain age to vanish. The story follows Expedition 33, a group from the isolated island of Lumière, on a desperate mission to destroy the Paintress before she paints "33" and erases all remaining life. The prologue, "Lumiere," immediately immerses players in the city’s somber reality. Sixty-seven years prior, "The Fracture" isolated Lumière and brought both protective Dome Shields against Nevrons and the ominous monolith. This towering structure displays a decreasing number, triggering the "gommage"—a devastating event where all individuals of that age or older turn to rose petals and ashes. By Monolith Year 33, the city is in crisis, contemplating the very act of procreation. Players begin as Gustave, interacting with his ward, Maelle, and past girlfriend, Sophie. The opening cleverly integrates tutorials: grappling across rooftops with Maelle, followed by a friendly combat duel that introduces core mechanics like Overcharge and rewards upgrade materials. Upon reuniting, Sophie takes Gustave to the harbor where those facing the gommage gather. The game allows free switching between Gustave and Sophie, encouraging exploration of Lumière. The city is rich with optional interactions: finding currency (Chroma) near a phonograph, encountering the peculiar "Trash-can Man," and speaking with various NPCs who offer insights into Sophie's reluctance to have children or the overall societal despair. A key side quest, "A Uniform for Richard's Son," begins with a request from Sophie’s former teacher. Combat tutorials continue with a "dance" mini-game against Sophie, yielding respecification items. An optional mini-boss, the Mime, offers a challenging encounter and valuable rewards. The emotional climax arrives at the harbor: Sophie reveals a special expedition coat she made for Gustave. They witness the monolith's countdown and the gommage at sunset, a poignant visualization of the city's plight. The prologue culminates in the Expedition festival. Gustave can earn tokens by dueling Maelle and answering historical questions about Lumière, exchanging them for unique items like a new hairstyle or the "Old Key" for later use. Interacting with fellow Expedition 33 members, including his three apprentices who give him a journal, enriches the lore. Delivering Richard's uniform to Jules rewards Gustave with a new outfit. The prologue concludes with Gustave speaking to his sister, Emma, followed by her inspiring speech to the departing expedition. As Expedition 33 embarks, their journey is implied to take an immediate, unforeseen turn, setting the stage for the perilous Act I. More - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: https://bit.ly/3ZcuHXd Steam: https://bit.ly/43H12GY #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #TheGamerBay #TheGamerBayLetsPlay