Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to impress, now holding the title of the highest user-rated game in Metacritic history
Users are ranking this game above some of the greatest of all time, including Baldur’s Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and The Last of Us.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially set a new benchmark in gaming history, achieving the highest user score ever recorded on Metacritic. As of today, the game holds an unprecedented 9.7/10 user rating, surpassing every other title on the platform.
Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has captivated players with its deep storytelling, strategic combat, and breathtaking visuals. The game’s 9.7 user score is based on hundreds of reviews, making it the most universally acclaimed title in Metacritic’s history.
This milestone places Clair Obscur ahead of legendary games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.1), Half-Life 2 (9.1), and The Last of Us (9.2), which previously held some of the highest user ratings.
Beating some heavyweights
While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now holds the top spot, it’s interesting to know which are some of the other highest user-rated games on Metacritic.
Ubisoft’s classic strategy game, Heroes of Might and Magic III, continues to be universally praised for its deep tactical mechanics, balanced factions, and lasting legacy in the strategy genre. Its 9.3 user score secures its place as one of the most beloved PC titles of all time.
Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios’ masterpiece, is a modern RPG phenomenon, praised for its rich storytelling, player choices, and immersive turn-based combat. Baldur’s Gate 3 holds a 9.2 user score, marking it as one of the best-reviewed RPGs in gaming history.
Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece remains one of the most beloved story-driven games ever. With its emotional narrative, intense gameplay, and unforgettable characters, The Last of Us has maintained its 9.2 user score, making it the fourth-highest-rated game in Metacritic history.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, Ocarina of Time revolutionized 3D action-adventure gameplay. Its timeless mechanics, unforgettable story, and groundbreaking design have kept it at a 9.1 user score, securing its place in gaming history.
Top 10 highest user-rated games on Metacritic
Take a look at the top 10 highest user-rated games on Metacritic (excluding DLC expansions):
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – 9.7
- Heroes of Might and Magic III – 9.3
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – 9.2
- The Last of Us – 9.2
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – 9.1
- Half-Life 2 – 9.1
- Super Mario Galaxy 2 – 9.0
- Red Dead Redemption 2 – 8.9
- Final Fantasy VII – 8.9
- Grand Theft Auto V – 8.5
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing some of the most iconic games ever made. Whether this score will hold over time remains to be seen, but for now, it stands as the highest user-rated game in Metacritic history.
Follow MeriStation USA on X (formerly known as Twitter). Your video game and entertainment website for all the news, updates, and breaking news from the world of video games, movies, series, manga, and anime. Previews, reviews, interviews, trailers, gameplay, podcasts and more! Follow us now!