Key Takeaways
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- Sandfall Interactives game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has gained significant recognition and acclaim in the video game industry.
- Renowned creators such as Katsura Hashino (Shin Megami Tensei, Persona), Naoki Hamaguchi (Final Fantasy), Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us), Hideo Kojima (Death Stranding), Kim Hyung Tae (Stellar Blade), and Phil Spencer (Xbox) have praised the game.
- Katsura Hashino, in particular, has expressed his enjoyment of the game and admiration for Sandfall Interactives work. He sees the potential for genre evolution inspired by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
- The quick success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a notable exception to the usual long process of building a reputation in the video game industry.
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Unstoppable Momentum for Sandfall Interactive’s Acclaimed Game “Clair Obscur
For most studios, building a reputation in the video game industry is a long process. But for Sandfall Interactive, success came quickly. After releasing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the studio impressed prominent creators, including some who had inspired Guillaume Broche and his team. The game has also received numerous awards.
Katsura Hashino Praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Joining Industry Giants in Acclaim
Katsura Hashino, the Japanese game creator known for his work on major JRPG franchises like Shin Megami Tensei and Persona (as well as Metaphor Refantazio), has been playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He told Game Informer that he is enjoying the game, although he hasn’t yet finished it. Hashino stated, “It’s tough to give a full opinion until I’m done, but what I’ve seen so far shows tons of love and care went into making this game.” Perhaps Hashino’s admiration for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which gained popularity in 2025, was sparked by meeting Sandfall during their visit to Japan, inspiring him to evolve the genre. He described the game as “really well done and super successful” and added, “I had the chance to meet them when they were visiting.” Hashino’s positive impressions echo the sentiments of other industry leaders. Sandfall Interactive has also received praise from figures such as Naoki Hamaguchi (Final Fantasy), Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us), Hideo Kojima (Death Stranding), Kim Hyung Tae (Stellar Blade), and Phil Spencer (Xbox), further cementing the game’s impact.
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|---|---|
| Official Name | The Initiative |
| Brief Summary | A rogue master spy named Bright works outside the lines, when a new agent named Charlie joins Bright’s team. He soon finds himself in situations where he isn’t sure whether his new boss is trying to kill him or simply is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the free world. |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Roth-Kirschenbaum Films |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Angelina Jolie |
| Director | Doug Liman |
| Authors | F. Scott Frazier |
| Producers | Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum |
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