The game is only about 30 hours and has no micro transactions. It is addictive until you beat it. Easily game of the year.
I know what it is, i read the reviews and decided to skip based on QTEs [1] :)
I still don't understand how "addictive" is a positive term.
[1] To preempt some complaining, I haven't touched an Ubisoft or EA title in at least 10 years. So it's not like I'm an AAA "consumer" that skips the darling indies.
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever."
Turns out the real time mechanics aren't unique. Not sure I want "addictive" battles or "addictive" gameplay either. Isn't that the realm of free to play?