Pixel Press

I recently came across the indie game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive—and it completely blew my mind. I’ll admit, I was a hypocrite at first. I’ve never been a big fan of turn-based combat, so I dismissed it early on. But this game changed my entire perspective. It introduced a clever mechanic that blended traditional turn-based gameplay with real-time action—requiring precise timing for parries and dodges. It felt more like an action game than a passive strategy one, making the experience intense, fresh, and incredibly fun. It’s been a long time since I felt such passion for a game. The last time I remember being this immersed was with Ghost of Tsushima or Red Dead Redemption 2 . But in recent years, most AAA titles have been major letdowns. Look at the mess that is Skull and Bones from Ubisoft, Redfall , Forspoken , Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League , or any of the recent Call of Duty entries. They’re soulless, bloated, and uninspired. Meanwhile, indie ...