The upcoming title from the young French studio Sandfall Interactive, *Clair Obscur*, has begun receiving early evaluations from gaming media, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. 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 the fact that the debut project from these young developers provided the same level of experience in just a couple of hours as a game from a studio with decades of experience. If this pace is maintained throughout the rest of the game, *Expedition 33* has every chance of winning at The Game Awards 2025.
A journalist from *IGN* wasn’t ready to stop after the demo gameplay session ended. They were eager to delve deeper into the game’s world and engage in more battles. They, too, were amazed by what such a young team of developers had achieved.
The author from *Kotaku* even predicts that *Clair Obscur* will achieve the status of a turn-based classic—a new *Final Fantasy*—and admires the unique approach of integrating QTE mechanics into traditional turn-based battles.
Many reviewers also highlight the excellent visual style and the mature tone of the narrative, further cementing *Clair Obscur* as a must-watch title in the gaming community.
*Clair Obscur* is set to release on April 24, 2025, for current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series) and PC (Steam), promising a remarkable gaming experience that could redefine the genre.
