French President Emmanuel Macron has sent congratulations to the team behind the highly-acclaimed role-playing game (RPG) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive. The game, released just over a week ago, has already received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.
Released in 2023, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where players join a crew of “Expeditioners” to destroy a giant being known as The Paintress. The game takes inspiration from classic RPGs and has been praised for its modern take on the genre.
The game’s success has been significant, with over 1 million copies sold within three days of release. This achievement was already impressive, but Macron’s congratulatory message underscores the game’s widespread appeal.
Macron took to Instagram to express his admiration for the team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, calling them a “shining example” of French creativity and audacity. The game’s development has been marked by its innovative approach to storytelling and gameplay mechanics.
IGN awarded the game a score of 9/10, describing it as a “modern RPG classic.” If you’re interested in playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, our article provides tips on what to expect from the game.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/french-president-macron-congratulates-clair-obscur-expedition-33-developer-for-creating-one-of-the-best-rated-games-in-history