Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates at the Game Awards
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a role-playing game featuring a mythical paintress and demonic mimes, won the top prize at the Game Awards, securing nine awards from a record 12 nominations.
- The game received accolades including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Performance, Best Role-Playing Game, Best Independent Game, and Best Debut Indie Game.
- Developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive during the pandemic, the team collaborated remotely and filmed scenes in a small Paris theater to create a cinematic story about a world devastated by a woman with deadly paintbrush powers.
- Despite its success, Clair Obscur was made with a budget
