If you're even remotely interested in playing this game, STOP READING anything about it online and just play it - I can practically guarantee you will love it. In my opinion, this deserves a spot on the list of greatest games ever made. I consider it my favorite of all time.

Simply put, this is a "mystery solving" sort of puzzle game where all the clues are brilliantly hidden throughout, and the devs have done a remarkable job of making it manageable for you to solve, thanks to how the story is presented and an in-game log system that keeps track of the important things for you. It's an incredibly rewarding experience each time you make progress to a place/thing you previously didn't know how to access, and the overall journey is unlike any other game I've played. The ending is very touching and while I know some people are going to find it unsatisfying, it really does align with the themes that the game has been delivering during its entire duration - it makes perfect sense.

Besides, as they say, "the journey is more important...blah blah blah." But that trope really is extremely appropriate to apply here. Your first playthrough of this game is your only real playthrough. Cherish it! Like many others have said before me, I am quite sad that I will never be able to experience the journey again. I can only hope that there are more games of this style in the future, and that they come close to the level of quality of Outer Wilds.