The upcoming title from the innovative French studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur, has started generating buzz with early evaluations from prominent gaming media outlets. Critics are lauding the game for its deep narrative, mature tone, and exhilarating combat, with some reviewers drawing comparisons to a modern Final Fantasy.

RPG Gamer's reviewer was particularly struck by the fact that this debut project from such a young team managed to deliver an experience rivaling that of seasoned studios within just a few hours. If this impressive pace continues throughout the game, Expedition 33 could be a strong contender at The Game Awards 2025.

A journalist from IGN expressed a desire to dive deeper into the game’s world and engage in more battles after the demo session concluded. They were astounded by the accomplishments of Sandfall Interactive's youthful developers.

The Kotaku reviewer went as far as to predict that Clair Obscur could achieve the status of a turn-based classic, likening it to a new Final Fantasy. They specifically praised the unique integration of QTE mechanics into the traditional turn-based combat system.

Numerous reviewers have also commended the game's striking visual style and the maturity of its narrative.

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.