This game doesn't deserve a lot of the negativity around it, and I agree with the "criminally underrated" term that's often used to describe it. If you're at all interested in this genre, ignore the initial negative reviews and give it a go. It's a genuinely enjoyable game that's worth checking out. It's no masterpiece, but it doesn't need to be. It does a lot of things right — it offers an immersive world with a great atmosphere, good music and sound effects, and nice visuals.