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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's fresh take on RPG traditions could revitalise the genre

It's fair to say Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 caught the eyes of many - myself included - when it was revealed during th…

The environment explored in the demo seemingly takes place underwater, but with characters running and breathing as normal: sea monsters glide over the skeletons of ruined ships, while light shimmers down over luminescent aquatic flora, all accompanied by mournful piano. The reactive combat ensures you're not staring at menus | Image credit: Sandfall Interactive It's all in the name really: Clair Obscur, or chiaroscuro in Italian, is a term in art to describe the strong contrast between light and dark, and was a French cultural and artistic movement in the 17th and 18th centuries. Breathtaking | Image credit: Sandfall Interactive Characterisation is core to the narrative, then, and while plot elements from this preview were minimal, we know from the trailer the game will follow an expedition of characters seeking to destroy the Paintress and prevent her from painting death - an event known as The Gommage.

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