Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern take on the classic JRPG formula that's stunned with its gorgeous visuals and obvious tribute to the turn-based Final Fantasy titles of old. But those aren't the only inspirations French developer Sandfall Interactive is citing. The game also owes a major debt to From Software's big hitters and even takes a page from deckbuilding games.
Speaking to GamesRadar+ in an interview at the Game Developers Conference, producer and studio co-founder François Meurisse says that "Final Fantasy 10" and "the earlier ones on PlayStation, like 7, 8, and 9," were some of the biggest inspirations for Expedition 33.
