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Charlie Cox Vows to Play Clair Obscur After Voicing Gustave

He says he needs to buy a console before he can experience the indie RPG that has become a frontrunner for Game of the Year.

Esquie, a large toy-like goofball from Clair Obscur, looms in a vivid blue swimming pool.
Charlie Cox with Gustav from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Overview

  • Charlie Cox recorded his voice for Gustave in about four hours but has yet to play the game.
  • At GalaxyCon New Orleans he hailed Clair Obscur’s visuals as “extraordinary” and likened them to advances since Super Mario 64.
  • He admits feeling like a fraud when fans praise his performance despite his minimal involvement.
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has earned rave reviews, holds one of the highest Metacritic scores of the year, and is a top Game of the Year contender.
  • Created by Sandfall Interactive’s core 30-member team with contracted talent, the indie RPG has become a breakout success for the small studio.