Xbox One Critic Reviews

It tells a complex but intelligent story. It utilizes art design to enhance the gameplay. It uses sound design to terrify the player. And it delivers it all in an easily digestible package with replay value. I would consider Claire an excellent entry into the horror game genre.

Claire: Extended Cut is a nice addition to the survival horror genre, and if you appreciate, or can at least tolerate, the pixel aesthetic and 2D gameplay, then this game deserves to be in your collection.

Claire manages to retain it’s horror status without being all the scary after the initial area.

Claire: Extended Cut sadly takes an iconic horror setting and tries hard, but it fails to deliver a quality survival horror experience. Sure, there are some good points, but the negatives far outweigh any good you can find.

An interesting 2D retro horror experiment, graced by an interesting story but unluckily dragged down by too-boring-and-uncomfortable gameplay.

Some fun can be had by those who enjoy narrative and puzzle style adventures, especially as we fast approach the spooky season.

Where 'Lone Survivor' succeeded, Claire, has trouble. It relies too much on being lost, both in terms of interaction and narrative drive. Even if it had a more interesting protagonist, the game's inconsistent ability to remain scary holds it back.