So I Played Expedition 33.. | Asmongold TV

September 29, 2026

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Asmongold sat down to play Expedition 33 for the first time, and within the opening hours, he was already calling it a potential Game of the Year contender. The game had launched while he was on vacation, and the critical reception was overwhelmingly positive. After a few hours of gameplay—struggling through the tutorial, dying repeatedly to early enemies, and finally getting the hang of its parry-and-dodge combat—he concluded that the game is "just good," with no obvious flaws, sharp writing, and a visual style that sets a new benchmark for the genre.

The Premise: A World That Counts Down to Death

The game’s central hook is simple and brutal. Every year, a number called the "Gomage" ticks down. Anyone older than that number simply vanishes—"Thanos-snapped," as Asmongold put it. The protagonist, Gustave, is 33 years old in a world where the Gomage is about to hit 34. This means he and everyone his age have one year left to live.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:05) **Asmongold Introduces Expedition 33** - He claims the game is "peak" and has reviewed better than almost any other game ever released.
2 (00:43) **First Impressions and Tutorial** - Asmongold begins playing, immediately noting the game's high quality and Final Fantasy inspiration.
3 (03:00) **The Story of Gustav and Sophie** - The player character, Gustav, reunites with his ex-girlfriend, Sophie, on the day of her "gomage" (death ceremony).
4 (17:22) **Meeting the Crew and a Side Quest** - Asmongold meets the main cast, including the chief councillor and a painter, and completes a unique side quest.
5 (28:02) **The Journey Begins** - The expedition officially departs from Lumiere, with a powerful send-off speech from the chief councillor.
6 (35:25) **Explaining the Gomage** - Asmongold clarifies the game's central mechanic to his audience.
7 (56:27) **Arrival on the Continent** - The expedition lands and is immediately ambushed, resulting in the death of most of the party.

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Show Notes

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