"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Early Impressions Revealed"

The upcoming title from the young French studio Sandfall Interactive, titled *Clair Obscur*, is already making waves in the gaming community with early evaluations from 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*.

RPG Gamer's reviewer was particularly impressed by how *Clair Obscur*, the debut project from these young developers, delivers an experience comparable to that of a studio with decades of experience within just a couple of hours. If this quality is sustained throughout the game, *Expedition 33*—as it's also known—stands a strong chance of winning at The Game Awards 2025.

An IGN journalist, after experiencing the demo gameplay session, was left wanting more. They were eager to delve deeper into the game's world and engage in additional battles, marveling at the achievements of such a youthful development team.

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

Reviewers across the board have also highlighted the game's excellent visual style and the mature tone of its narrative, further cementing *Clair Obscur*'s reputation as a must-watch title.

*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.