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

Author : Caleb May 06,2025

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

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

RPG Gamer's reviewer was thoroughly impressed by the fact that Sandfall Interactive's debut project delivers the same level of experience in just a couple of hours that one might expect from a studio with decades of experience. If this quality is sustained throughout the entire game, *Expedition 33*—as the game is also known—has a strong chance of securing a win at The Game Awards 2025.

IGN's journalist found themselves eager to continue exploring the game’s world and engaging in more battles even after the demo session concluded. They were astounded by the achievements of such a youthful development team.

Kotaku's author goes as far as to predict that *Clair Obscur* will become a turn-based classic, likening it to a new *Final Fantasy*. They particularly appreciate the innovative integration of QTE mechanics into traditional turn-based battles, adding a fresh twist to the genre.

The game’s excellent visual style and the mature tone of its narrative have also been highlighted by many reviewers.

*Clair Obscur* is scheduled for release on April 24, 2025, and will be available on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series) as well as PC (Steam).

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