This gave is divisive and I understand why. Itโs joyfully repetitive- much like Animal Crossing, Stardew, and other familiar cozy games. If thatโs not your jam thatโs cool- but I find it interesting when people purchase games without extensive research. I bought this game after watching live gameplay and knew it was for me. Itโs not a bad game simply because you donโt like this genre or style.
Pros
-massive world to explore
-so much to collect
-tons of quests. People complain this game has blockers so you donโt advance too quickly. Im an average gamer playing max 2 hours a day and I find Iโm never bored. If you want to speed run, much like animal crossing, this game isnโt for you as it relies on real world time for certain advancements.
-puzzles- similar imo to Zelda echos of wisdom, but not as lengthy or challenging.
-unique NPCโs
-killer sound track
Cons
-you cannot fast forward the game by manipulating the clock (I donโt personally mind this but I only ply a few hours a day max)
-not a ton of story depth which pulls from the immersion
-may experience motion sickness from insane camera angles
Overall I really love this game. If youโre a Nintendo switch user - consider getting a steam deck. Games render so much better, and the variety of games is bigger.
All that to say- if you enjoy relaxing laid back gaming- get it. Iโm playing this in parallel with SunHaven and really enjoying it.
Happy cozy gaming! โจ