Can you romance characters in Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 might have an excellent story that humanizes different elements as much as possible, but the game is certainly lacking in romance. Like many video games of the recent past, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has different characters who are all part of the story. While relationships do play an important factor in the grand scheme of things, you can't actually fall in love (or, rather, make characters fall in love with each other). Does Clair Obscur Expedition 33 have romantic relationships? The answer to this question is both yes and no. The story plays out from the perspective of four characters: Lune, Maelle, Sciel, and Gustave. You can't have romantic relationships between the characters (Maelle can automatically be disqualified for being a minor). However, these characters have relationships that can be considered romantic based on your interpretations. It's pretty clear that Gustave loves Sophie, which is also one of the few moments of the game that broke my heart (won't discuss much as to avoid spoilers). In fact, Gustave's purpose behind joining the Expedition seems to be the loss itself. Lune and Sciel definitely have something going on, but I am yet to reach the end of the story. While they could turn out to be more than teammates in the end, players don't have control over any of their decisions. Finally, Maelle is a teenager, and her story is the most inspiring one. Her one true goal appears to be the Expedition, and it's a beautiful one, to say the least. Image via Sandfall Interactive Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Relationship levels explained Romance might not be present in the game, but you can have meaningful relationships with the characters. The relationships also level up based on your actions, and it's an important aspect as well. As you play the story, you will be able to level the relationship between characters from one to seven. You can increase the relationship for the following five characters: Esquie Lune Maelle Monoco Sciel The leveling-up system is universal for all: speak with the characters at camp as you progress through the story. As you level up, you'll unlock a lot of lore, materials, and customization options for the characters. Leveling up also unlocks the Gradient Attacks; each character can learn up to three unique attacks and use them with the help of Gradient Charges. Once you unlock Gradient Attacks, it will completely change how you manage battles, especially against harder enemies. Hence, romance or not, leveling up your relationships with the characters has a practical reason that goes beyond gathering the lore behind Clair Obscur Expedition 33. The post Can you romance characters in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 appeared first on Destructoid.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 might have an excellent story that humanizes different elements as much as possible, but the game is certainly lacking in romance.
Like many video games of the recent past, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has different characters who are all part of the story. While relationships do play an important factor in the grand scheme of things, you can't actually fall in love (or, rather, make characters fall in love with each other).
Does Clair Obscur Expedition 33 have romantic relationships?
The answer to this question is both yes and no. The story plays out from the perspective of four characters: Lune, Maelle, Sciel, and Gustave. You can't have romantic relationships between the characters (Maelle can automatically be disqualified for being a minor). However, these characters have relationships that can be considered romantic based on your interpretations.
It's pretty clear that Gustave loves Sophie, which is also one of the few moments of the game that broke my heart (won't discuss much as to avoid spoilers). In fact, Gustave's purpose behind joining the Expedition seems to be the loss itself.
Lune and Sciel definitely have something going on, but I am yet to reach the end of the story. While they could turn out to be more than teammates in the end, players don't have control over any of their decisions. Finally, Maelle is a teenager, and her story is the most inspiring one. Her one true goal appears to be the Expedition, and it's a beautiful one, to say the least.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Relationship levels explained
Romance might not be present in the game, but you can have meaningful relationships with the characters. The relationships also level up based on your actions, and it's an important aspect as well. As you play the story, you will be able to level the relationship between characters from one to seven.
You can increase the relationship for the following five characters:
- Esquie
- Lune
- Maelle
- Monoco
- Sciel
The leveling-up system is universal for all: speak with the characters at camp as you progress through the story. As you level up, you'll unlock a lot of lore, materials, and customization options for the characters. Leveling up also unlocks the Gradient Attacks; each character can learn up to three unique attacks and use them with the help of Gradient Charges.
Once you unlock Gradient Attacks, it will completely change how you manage battles, especially against harder enemies. Hence, romance or not, leveling up your relationships with the characters has a practical reason that goes beyond gathering the lore behind Clair Obscur Expedition 33.
The post Can you romance characters in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 appeared first on Destructoid.