From independent French studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is inspired by Final Fantasy and Belle Époque-era France.

And perhaps therein lies the secret to its success. The studio is small, independent, and able to follow its own direction without answering to shareholders. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a AA game, not a AAA, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the game’s gorgeous art and engrossing, haunting soundtrack.