The highly anticipated game from the emerging French studio, Sandfall Interactive, is already generating buzz with early reviews from the gaming community. Titled *Clair Obscur*, the game is being celebrated for its immersive narrative, mature themes, and exhilarating combat mechanics, with some critics drawing parallels to the iconic *Final Fantasy* series.

RPG Gamer's reviewer was particularly struck by how *Clair Obscur*, despite being the debut project of a young team, delivers a gaming experience that rivals titles from studios with years of experience. They noted that if this quality is sustained, *Expedition 33*—a key component of the game—could be a strong contender at The Game Awards 2025.

IGN's journalist expressed a deep desire to continue exploring the game's world and engaging in its battles after their demo session, marveling at the impressive work by Sandfall Interactive's youthful developers.

The Kotaku reviewer went as far as predicting that *Clair Obscur* might become a classic in the turn-based genre, likening it to a modern *Final Fantasy*. They praised the innovative integration of QTE mechanics into the traditional turn-based combat system, adding a fresh twist to the gameplay.

Across the board, reviewers have commended the game's striking visual style and the depth of its mature narrative, setting high expectations for its upcoming release.

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