Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Prince of Persia (2008)
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Prince of Persia (2008) — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | Prince of Persia (2008) Ubisoft Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | December 2, 2008 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Gameloft |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | http://www.princeofpersiagame.com |
| Age Rating | — | Teen |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 26 hours | 1 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Xbox 360 Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Мінімальні: Потребує 64-бітних процесора та операційної системи ОС: Windows 10 Процесор: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Оперативна пам’ять: 8 GB ОП Відеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB DirectX: версії 12 Місце на диску: 55 GB доступного місця Додаткові примітки: SSD required. Minimum specs allow for 1080p 30FPS low settings gameplay. | OS: Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only) Processor: Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended) Memory: 1 GB Windows XP/2 GB Windows Vista Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 10.0–compliant video card or DirectX 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)* DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0 or 10.0 libraries Hard Drive: 9 GB Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 or 10.0–compliant sound card (5.1 sound card recommended) Input: Windows-compliant keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended) *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI® RADEON® X1600*/1650*-1950/HD 2000–4000 series NVIDIA GeForce® 6800*/7/8/9/GTX 260–280 series *PCI Express only supported Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at: http://support.ubi.com. NVIDIA® nForce™ or other motherboards/soundcards containing the Dolby® Digital Interactive Content Encoder required for Dolby Digital audio. |
| Recommended Requirements | Рекомендовані: Потребує 64-бітних процесора та операційної системи ОС: Windows 11 Процесор: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Оперативна пам’ять: 16 GB ОП Відеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB DirectX: версії 12 Місце на диску: 55 GB доступного місця Додаткові примітки: SSD required. Recommended specs allow for 1080p 60FPS high settings gameplay. | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) | 3.8 / 5 (896 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 82 / 100 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Prince of Persia (2008): which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Prince of Persia (2008) hinges on genre preference, hardware, and budget (though no prices are provided in the data). Clair Obscur is a modern, critically acclaimed RPG (4.5/5 community rating) with a 26-hour campaign, requiring a powerful PC (SSD, GTX 1060 minimum) and costs full price as a 2025 release. It’s ideal for those seeking deep storytelling, turn-based combat, and high production values on capable hardware. Prince of Persia (2008) is an older action-adventure with a very short main story (~1 hour) and lower specs (any dual-core CPU, 256 MB GPU). It has a good Metacritic score (82) but a lower community rating (3.8/5). It’s best for casual players, those on older PCs, or anyone looking for a nostalgic, low-commitment experience, especially if available cheaply on older storefronts (Xbox 360 Store). Without price data, we can’t say which is more affordable, but Prince of Persia is likely much cheaper due to age. In summary: choose Clair Obscur if you have a modern gaming rig and love RPGs; choose Prince of Persia for lightweight, short action on low-end systems.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is cheaper for a Filipino buyer?
The data does not include prices for either game. However, Prince of Persia (2008) is a much older title and is likely available at a lower price, especially during sales, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a 2025 release and will be sold at full price.
Which game has higher ratings?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, which is higher than Prince of Persia (2008)'s community rating of 3.8/5 from 896 ratings. Prince of Persia has a Metacritic score of 82, but Clair Obscur's data does not include a Metacritic score.
Which game can run on a low-end PC?
Prince of Persia (2008) has very low minimum requirements (e.g., dual-core CPU, 256 MB GPU, 1 GB RAM), making it playable on almost any PC or laptop. Clair Obscur requires an SSD, a GTX 1060 or better GPU, and 8 GB RAM minimum, so it will not run on older or low-end hardware.
Which game offers longer gameplay?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while Prince of Persia (2008) averages only about 1 hour. So Clair Obscur offers a much longer and more substantial experience.