"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets Initial Reviews from Media"

The upcoming title from the young French studio Sandfall Interactive, titled *Clair Obscur*, is already making waves with early evaluations from the gaming media. Critics are lauding the game for its deep narrative, mature tone, and thrilling combat, with some even drawing comparisons to a modern *Final Fantasy*.

The reviewer from RPG Gamer was particularly impressed by how *Clair Obscur* managed to deliver an experience in just a couple of hours that rivals games from studios with decades of experience. If this quality is maintained throughout the game, *Expedition 33*—the debut project from these talented developers—could be a strong contender at The Game Awards 2025.

IGN's journalist was left wanting more after the demo session, eager to delve deeper into the game's world and engage in more battles. They, too, were astounded by what such a youthful team could achieve in their first outing.

Kotaku's author went as far as predicting that *Clair Obscur* might achieve the status of a turn-based classic, potentially becoming the next *Final Fantasy*. They were particularly impressed by the innovative integration of QTE mechanics into traditional turn-based battles, a unique approach that sets the game apart.

Across the board, reviewers have praised 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 (Steam).