So many memories of this game. Has more content than some popular games that come out today. Exploration, collecting, great soundtrack are just some of the things you can get out of this game. Also, the story while not masterful, has a lot of charm, and there are many secrets and side activities to discover. Almost everything you do gives you cash (pelagos) which is great, because you always feel like you can get something cool for your island or character, whether it's finding a legendary animal, filling out a map, befriending a killer whale, appraising treasure from the ocean. Whether or not Endless Ocean 2 is a masterpiece isn't up to me, but I would say it is the most important game I've ever played
I hope that one day this game gets the recognition it deserves. I would love a switch port, or even better, a remake/remaster that does it justice (or even a sequel, regardless, I'll be waiting!)