Naughty Dog Boss Heaps Praise on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Story
The critically acclaimed game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received another positive review—this time from Neil Druckmann, the head of Naughty Dog and the game director of The Last of Us: Part II.
Druckmann shared on social media that he recently finished playing the French JRPG and was thoroughly impressed, especially by its story.
Update: For those who haven’t played and finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, some details shared by Druckmann might spoil the game for you, so proceed with caution. We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is ‘One of the Most Moving, Creative Stories’ Says Neil Druckmann
In a post on Instagram, Druckmann expressed how deeply the story moved him, calling it one of the most moving and creative stories he’s played in a long time. He said, “Rolled credits on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I’m in awe. One of the most moving, creative stories I’ve played in a long time.”
When fans asked which character he played as, Druckmann responded with a lighthearted comment, “Since a few of you are asking… I fought as Verso. Sorry… sometimes you need to leave your creations behind and spend time with your family.”
The fact that this praise comes from the person who directed The Last of Us Part II, a game known for its emotional story and deep characters, makes it even more meaningful. Coming from someone with his storytelling background, that says a lot about how special this game is and how it might even raise the bar for other story-driven games.
Currently, Druckmann is also mentoring a team on a new unannounced project at Naughty Dog. In addition to his work on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, he’s taken on a producer and supervisory role, guiding development while offering creative feedback.
In related news, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs say ‘brevity’ should be a ‘virtue’ in gaming, arguing that a game’s value comes from quality, not length, and should respect players’ time.
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