"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Early Impressions Revealed"

The highly anticipated game from the young French studio Sandfall Interactive, titled Clair Obscur, is already generating buzz with early evaluations from 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 astounded by the quality and depth experienced in just a few hours of gameplay, noting that it rivals the output of studios with decades of experience. They believe that if Clair Obscur maintains this impressive pace, it has a strong chance of contending for an award at The Game Awards 2025.

IGN's journalist was left craving more after their demo session ended, eager to delve deeper into the game's world and engage in further battles. They were equally impressed by the accomplishments of this young development team.

Kotaku's author goes so far as to predict that Clair Obscur will become a classic in the turn-based genre, likening it to a new Final Fantasy. They particularly praised the innovative integration of QTE mechanics into traditional turn-based combat.

Reviewers across the board have also commended the game's stunning visual style and the mature narrative tone.

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.