French sci-fi RPG goes its own way

There's a lot of talk about how expensive and time-consuming games are to make these days, with AAA studios often playing it safe but delivering underwhelming games.

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It’s particularly refreshing then to dig into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a game made by a new French studio with a modest budget and much larger aspirations.

With a curious name that refers to the contrast between light and dark in paintings-and its equally curious plot-Clair Obscur sets out its intentions to deliver on a strong artistic vision.