The eagerly anticipated game from the innovative French studio Sandfall Interactive, titled Clair Obscur, has started garnering early praise from the gaming media. Critics have lauded its deep narrative, mature tone, and exhilarating combat system, with some reviewers even drawing comparisons to a modern-day Final Fantasy.
RPG Gamer's reviewer was particularly struck by how Clair Obscur, the debut project from these young developers, manages to deliver an experience comparable to that of a seasoned studio within just a few hours. Should this quality persist throughout the game, Expedition 33—as it's also known—stands a strong chance of clinching a victory at The Game Awards 2025.
An IGN journalist was left yearning for more after their demo session, eager to delve deeper into the game's rich world and engage in additional combat scenarios. They were astounded by the accomplishments of such a youthful development team.
Kotaku's writer boldly predicts that Clair Obscur will cement its place as a turn-based classic, likening it to a new Final Fantasy. They were especially impressed by the novel integration of Quick Time Events (QTEs) into the traditional turn-based combat system.
Across the board, reviewers have also commended the game's stunning visual style and the maturity of its storytelling.
Clair Obscur is slated for release on April 24, 2025, and will be available on current-generation consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series) as well as PC via Steam.
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