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Indie RPG “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” Sweeps Game Awards, Taking Home Game of the Year
Paris, France – Sandfall Interactive’s debut role-playing game, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” has taken the gaming world by storm, dominating the Game Awards on Thursday with an impressive nine wins, including the coveted Game of the Year award. The title, which features a unique blend of mythical artistry, demonic mimes, and a sweeping orchestral score, also secured victories for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Performance (Jennifer English), Best Role-Playing Game, Best Independent Game, and Best Debut Indie Game.
“Clair Obscur,” praised by The New York Times as “a stunning debut title,” was created by a globally assembled team working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite a modest budget of less than $10 million, the French studio managed to craft a cinematic and emotionally resonant experience centered around a world threatened by a paintress with deadly powers.
Guillaume Broche, CEO and Creative Director of Sandfall Interactive, believes “Clair Obscur” represents a shift in game development, demonstrating that compelling and high-quality titles can be achieved with smaller, more agile teams. He notes the increasing accessibility of technology that enables smaller teams to compete on a global scale, and considers Sandfall lucky to be at the forefront of this trend.
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