The game is just pure charm, gameplay is simple yet fun, characters are goofy and memorable, but this game's strongest point is the music. Grant Kirkhope is a genius, and the way the composing was handled is absolutely incredible, I'm not an expert so I can't use technical words but it's amazing how the music slightly shifts when you are in the water, and how Gruntilda's lair theme changes whenever you get near a specific level and it instantly changes the whole atmosphere, one thing I failed to notice at the beginning is how every level has a varied music theme depending on where you are in the area (apart from being under water) what made me notice it was Click Clock Wood's theme and how it got 4 variations of the main level theme, well turns out all levels do. I want to also mention that Click Clock Wood, the final level, is an absolute work of art, I don't want to spoil it but it is really unique and has the best theme in the game in my opinion. One thing I also adored and that caught me off guard was how remembering characters and focusing on worlds details is pretty relevant, mandatory even if you want progress through the game. By the end of the game you will be remembering that Gruntilda's favorite sport is belly barging (randomised on each playthrough). There's also this fun easter egg that when you cheat in the game Gruntilda will literally threaten to delete your save file, and you should probably listen to her because she will actually do it.

Definitely fun but not enough variety to keep me playing. Might come back later.

this game seriously rekindled my enjoyment for gaming, it has an amazing sense of discovery and everything in the world is meaningful, the grind isn't that boring and the game mechanics and progression is perfectly balanced. The best part is how you unravel the big mystery of the world, and how you literally get chills whenever something big happens. Remember when you played minecraft for the first time? If you thought that nothing will match that experience think again

While it lacks in the plot and the graphics department (who cares about graphics am I right?), it has easily one the best worlds in video games, it's very reactive, alive, atmospheric and immersive. It might not have the best controls, but nothing that you won't get used to, the lack of an intrusive UI and map markers plays into its strength, characters are solid, the factions are great, a very enjoyable western RPG experience overall.

Too much grind for my taste. The sandbox and the combat system are nice, but I wish the battles were bigger, plus I hate the fact that lords keep escaping when imprisoned.