the gameplay isn’t varied enough to keep it fresh. I still loved it though. The art style is unique and cute, although simple. Love the writing for the most part. Can be witty and gets a lot of laughs. I like the narrative although cliche, with thwarting a god’s plan, Nobody believing in you, proving yourself against all odds. It’s nothing I’ve never seen before but it’s crafted interesting characters and gameplay that make it feel new (using your song to fight, win people over, make friends with yetis, sing sea chanties, calm ghosts, start a factory revolution, etc. Everything feels like a side quest because how you make your way through each location in an unusual and meandering way. The have a dance mechanic that tries unsuccessfully to keep the gameplay fresh. It is funny though. Wish there were more opportunities to make your own songs. Feels like a RPG with how varied and long the journey is; The classic formula: walking, driving, sailing, flying (to keep things from getting stale). Reminds me of Earthbound’s absurd humor. Some unexpected difficult platforming in later areas. The time mechanic in the factory town was awesome. Makes the world feels alive when characters have a routine. Too long for its simple dialogue heavy gameplay. Some brief commentary on the stubborn and emotionless attitude of rulers toward their citizens. Also commentary on imposter syndrome, the hero stubbornly sticking to her destiny to prove herself as the hero even though she was starting to have doubts.