It’s Parry Season: Doom: The Dark Age and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Bring New Twists to the Mechanic

If you enjoy games with parrying mechanics, two new titles offer unique takes on the feature: Doom: The Dark Age and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The first is a fast-paced first-person shooter, while the second is a turn-based fantasy RPG. In Doom: The Dark Age, the Doom Slayer wields a massive shield that can block and parry enemy attacks, signaled by a bright neon green indicator. Successful parries create cinematic slow-motion moments and open opportunities for counterattacks. Clair Obseur: Expedition 33, on the other hand, uses parrying in turn-based combat, where players can deflect enemy attacks to regain AP and execute powerful counterattacks. Both games emphasize the importance of timing and precision, though Expedition 33’s tight parry window adds a layer of challenge. While Doom allows players to adjust the parry window, Expedition 33’s strict timing makes it a high-risk, high-reward mechanic. Both games showcase how satisfying a well-executed parry can be, even if the mechanics differ significantly.