This year, Destructoid is giving out its own awards to various games that have made a significant mark in the industry.
However, we wanted to invite you, our readers, to crown your own king of 2025's video game realm, and the result is unsurprising.
With an overwhelming majority of 90 percent of the vote, Destructoid's community, that is you, named Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as its ultimate Game of the Year. That coincides with our own choice, since we also gave Expedition 33 that prestigious title, crowning it as the ultimate game of all games released in 2025.
I can't say I didn't expect this to happen. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is already considered by many to be one of the best games of all time, revolutionizing the JRPG genre and making a point about games as an art form. From its music, designs, and sheer artistry, Expedition 33 drives home the idea that yes, video games are a form of art that is worthy of appreciation.
When I first played the game back while I was still at Dot Esports, I immediately knew it would be a hit. I only had four hours to work with at the time, given that it was a limited preview, but I came off it thinking that the game would take the industry by storm. And I was exactly right.
My friends at the time didn't believe me. They thought no JRPG can ever grasp the industry in such a way, as well as that Clair Obscur doesn't scratch that "itch" for traditional JRPG fans. It'd be an oddity, a curious title that has many qualities, but one that ultimately fails on the road to greatness. Well, I guess they missed the mark on that one.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an excellent game, and everyone seems to recognize that now. It swept away the entire Golden Joysticks last month, and I have no doubt it's going to do the same at The Game Awards tonight.
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