"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Early Impressions Released"

The upcoming title from the young French studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur, is generating significant buzz as it begins to receive early evaluations from gaming media. Critics are raving about its deep narrative, mature tone, and exhilarating combat, with some even drawing comparisons to a modern Final Fantasy.

The reviewer from RPG Gamer was particularly impressed by the fact that this debut project from a team of young developers delivers an experience that rivals games from studios with decades of experience. In just a couple of hours, the reviewer felt the same level of immersion and quality. If Clair Obscur can maintain this pace throughout the game, it has a strong chance of competing for top honors at The Game Awards 2025.

A journalist from IGN was left wanting more after the demo gameplay session ended. They were eager to delve deeper into the game’s world and engage in additional battles. The journalist expressed amazement at what such a youthful team of developers had achieved, setting high expectations for the full release.

The author from Kotaku went as far as predicting that Clair Obscur could become a turn-based classic, likening it to a new Final Fantasy. They particularly praised the innovative integration of QTE mechanics into traditional turn-based battles, adding a fresh layer of excitement to the gameplay.

Many reviewers have also commended the game’s excellent visual style and the mature tone of its narrative, further enhancing its appeal.

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).