Been getting back into the flow, enjoyed me session today quite a bit. Pretty much finished the starting area although I’ve been a lot more completionist.
One thing I liked about the first game is how the side activities are integrated into the world and that looks to have returned here. Each collectable is a little puzzle in its own right and its clear that a lot of work has been put into each of them.
The combat still absolutely sings but the movement is a bit of a sore point, especially the platforming. It was a weak area in the first game and that’s not changed. It just can’t help but be a bit clumsy.
The story and characters seem quite interesting, the character animation especially is incredible, getting into uncanny valley territory. It really clicked for me again today and I’m looking forward to investing the many hours that it will undoubtably take to “complete” it.