Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn't require reflexes, says player who beat the game without dodges or parries
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Summary
Rock, Paper, Shotgun (RPS) technology and gaming website has reported on a Reddit post by HunterIV4, who challenged themselves to play through the role-playing video game (RPG) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 without dodging or parrying.
The gamer wanted to show that success in the RPG was more about buildcraft and character building than button-pressing and reflexes, akin to the action game Sekiro.
RPS highlighted that the game’s design meant button-pressing could be negated by building effective characters.
HunterIV4 documented their journey, finishing the game without dodging or parrying, and encouraged other gamers not to be deterred by memes about hardcore experiences around games like Elden Ring.
While technically challenging themselves to play the game in this way made it harder, HunterIV4 said it had encouraged them to appreciate the game more.
The end result proves that Clair Obscur is more welcoming to a wide variety of playing styles than previously believed.
