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5 min readSo I Played Expedition 33
In this episode, Asmongold plays the first few hours of Expedition 33, a game that released while he was on vacation and that he says "appears to in fact be peak." He notes it has reviewed better than almost any game that has come out. The central question organizing the episode is whether the game lives up to the hype, and Asmongold's answer is a clear yes — but the episode is less a review and more a live demonstration of how he learns and evaluates a new game.
The Game's Core Premise
The game is set in a world where a figure called the Painteress paints a number each year, and everyone who reaches that age dies — the "gomage" is the year the number changes. The current year is 33, meaning everyone aged 33 or older will die. The protagonist, Gustave, is part of Expedition 33, a group sailing to the continent to stop the Painteress. The story opens on the day of the gomage, with a festival celebrating the expedition's departure. Asmongold notes the game's worldbuilding is strong, with characters who are aware they are living their last year and who express that in different ways — some with resignation, others with determination.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:05) **Asmongold Announces He Will Play Expedition 33** - Asmongold introduces the game, explaining he was on vacation when it released and that it has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, claiming it "reviewed better than almost any other game."
- 2 (00:43) **First Impressions: Opening Cinematic and World Setup** - Asmongold watches the opening cutscene, which establishes the game's central premise: a "painteress" who paints death, and the protagonist's world where people only live to age 33.
- 3 (06:01) **First Combat Tutorial and Initial Reactions** - Asmongold engages with the game's first battle tutorial, learning the core mechanics of AP, skills, parrying, and dodging.
- 4 (10:11) **Exploring Lumière and Meeting Characters** - Asmongold navigates the hub town of Lumière, interacting with various NPCs and learning about the world's lore and the upcoming expedition.
- 5 (20:37) **The Painter's Dance and a Side Quest** - Asmongold completes a unique side quest where he participates in a "dance of love and sorrow" for a painter, which rewards him with a "respec" item.
- 6 (23:54) **First Major Enemy Encounter: The Weird Mime** - Asmongold encounters a strange, hostile mime enemy and engages in his first challenging battle, struggling with the timing of his parries.
- 7 (33:41) **Reflecting on the Game's Presentation and Music** - Asmongold takes a moment to appreciate the game's high-quality presentation, specifically praising the music and visuals.
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Show Notes
So I Played Expedition 33.. Asmongold show for all of his stream highlights, competitions, reactions & more.
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