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This is everything you could want out of an adventure game. The art and design is charming and cute. The game play is nearly flawless. And it even gives you a "farewell" from all of the characters you've helped along the way. Even before continuing further I believe any adventure game lover should play this. It felt like the first time I played Ocarina of Time. But with a bit more depth and care.

Graphics are ok, some cut scenes were low res, despite the game supporting 4k. But they are only cut scenes you really don't need full resolution. Otherwise no visual complaints, it's exactly everything you expect it visually to be.

Gameplay is, like I said, nearly flawless. I played on keyboard and arrow keys, a controller may have felt better. But combat is clean, and doesn't get complicated too quickly. And only gets as complicated as you can manage. There is alot of colectibles that you collect throughout the gameplay, and then can finish before or after credits roll. My play through I had collected about 45% of all collectibles by the time I rolled credits. But depending on the order you play the game you may get more or less. As well as being required to go back to areas that you completed already for secrets and more challenges. But you'll do nearly everything just following the natural flow of the quests. Just don't get too caught up on where to go after the map get's opened up and you can explore. Just pick an area to start and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

Story. it's a simple isekai, where you are the one of legend to protect the world from the evil god. But the side quests are just as enjoyable and interesting. Some are smaller, some larger, but 95% are fun. A couple I had trouble finding the "clue" that the game had so I looked up a guide.

Puzzles. They weren't that hard, some were head scratchers. Others I needed to write things down before attempting to solve. And only a couple I had to look up. For the most part, they are easy. The puzzles progress well, and never throws you in the deep end. But at the same time never holds your hand, you still have to figure the logic out.

This has been my best gaming experience start to finish. 4.9/5. It's not perfect, but might as well be. And it deserves a speed running community.