"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets Early Journalist Reviews"

The eagerly anticipated title from the innovative French studio Sandfall Interactive, *Clair Obscur*, is already generating buzz with early evaluations from the gaming media. Critics are raving about its deep narrative, mature tone, and thrilling combat, with some even drawing comparisons to a modern-day *Final Fantasy*.

The reviewer at RPG Gamer was particularly struck by the fact that this debut project from a team of young developers offers an experience on par with that of a studio with decades of experience, all within just a few hours of gameplay. If *Clair Obscur* can maintain this level of quality throughout, it stands a strong chance of taking home a prize at The Game Awards 2025.

An IGN journalist, after experiencing the demo, was left craving more of the game's rich world and engaging battles. They were astounded by the accomplishments of such a youthful development team.

The Kotaku author went as far as to predict that *Clair Obscur* could become a turn-based classic akin to *Final Fantasy*. They praised the game's unique approach of blending Quick Time Events (QTEs) with traditional turn-based combat, adding a fresh twist to the genre.

Reviewers across the board have also commended the game's striking visual style and the maturity of its narrative.

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