The first thing that dispels most of the prejudice is the game's prologue, which is bombastic and well-directed. The game throws you into the role of Koen, the eldest son of a peasant family in Vale Sangora. This is a classic "Slavic" backdrop characteristic of the 14th century.

In a world where a painter erases everyone whose name appears on her 'list' every January 1st—yes, they literally vanish from existence—you are a member of Expedition 33. So far, 32 expeditions have disappeared, and yours is the last hope to end this abstract genocide. The narrative of Clair Obscur is not just absurd and poetic, but also deeply philosophical, exploring themes of existential dread, loss, and moral conflict.