The upcoming title from the young French studio Sandfall Interactive, *Clair Obscur*, is generating significant buzz as it begins to receive early evaluations from gaming media. Critics are lauding the game for its deep narrative, mature tone, and exhilarating combat, with some drawing comparisons to a modern *Final Fantasy*.
The reviewer from RPG Gamer was particularly impressed by the fact that this debut project from such young developers managed to deliver an experience comparable to that of a studio with decades of experience, and this within just a couple of hours of gameplay. If this quality is sustained throughout the entire game, *Expedition 33* could be a strong contender for The Game Awards 2025.
An IGN journalist was so captivated by the demo that they were reluctant to stop playing, eager to delve deeper into the game's world and engage in more battles. They, too, expressed amazement at what this youthful team had accomplished.
The Kotaku author went as far as to predict that *Clair Obscur* could achieve the status of a turn-based classic, likening it to a new *Final Fantasy*. They praised the innovative integration of QTE mechanics into the traditional turn-based combat system.
Across the board, reviewers are highlighting the game's excellent visual style and the mature tone of its narrative.
*Clair Obscur* is slated for release on April 24, 2025, and will be available on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series) as well as PC via Steam.
