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The shadow drop of Oblivion Remastered hit us harder than a Starfield walking inside a conversation, yet there’s one RPG that has already surpassed it and might draw a few Cyrodiil adventurers to it, and that’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This debut game is right around the corner, and no one was expecting it to get such high scores. Now, with two great RPGs ahead of us, which one deserves our time? Is it the 2006 classic remastered with better visuals and modern improvements, or a brand-new, unique, picturesque adventure? Who are we kidding? We all know we’ll play both eventually.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Second Highest-Rated of 2025, Clearly Surpassing Oblivion Remastered
Many thought Oblivion Remastered would eclipse Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Both games are coming to Game Pass; both are RPGs, and both are excellent in their own way. Oblivion‘s shadow drop was about to spell doom for Sandfall Interactive’s debut title, but that’s not the case at all. People are already impressed by the review scores of Clair Obscur, and for an indie game, it is great to see it get such great praise.
However, this doesn’t mean you should only play one of them. As we mentioned, both are coming to Game Pass, which makes trying them even easier. If, for whatever reason, you never played Oblivion back in the OG days, you’ll be blown away by the depth of Cyrodiil. Some even say it is better than Skyrim in terms of narrative and certain gameplay elements. On the other hand, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the new kid on the block and one that veterans should try right away.
Which One Should You Play First?
Since we know you’ll eventually add both to your backlog, let’s see which deserves the first playthrough. In terms of playtime, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is shorter than Oblivion Remastered. You can complete the story in 30 hours, and there are 30 extra hours worth of side content, super bosses, and hidden places. Still, it isn’t as long as Oblivion. The new remaster, on the other hand, will take you hundreds of hours, and that’s just one playthrough. If you want to roleplay as different characters or choose differently in certain quests, you’ll have to play this game more than once.
Ultimately, we should see this as a blessing instead of a competition. The fact that the RPG genre remains one of the strongest in the industry is great, and players are always the winners in this scenario. Furthermore, both are extremely accessible, and gamers can jump between them without spending a lot, which is always a plus. So, choose whichever you like the most, and you’ll likely finish both of them sooner or later.
