The land gameplay is the best in the series, unfortunately, that comprises maybe 60% of the game? Between boring naval sections and a story that combines the depth and intrigue of 6 with the cutscene spam on par with 9, it feels bloated as hell. That said, it is exceptionally fun in its element, though that element also deviates from what i want from a ys game on average, that being fairly tightly designed linear zones with fun combat and movement.

The linearity is the big problem for me, but beyond that, the game also has really bad graphics and a largely boring soundtrack.

I still rate it fairly highly because it is fun to play on land, but i also cant stress enough that this game is full of holes and anyone who is less willing to overlook the fact that a lot of the game is honestly not that interesting relative to its best part is probably not gonna have that good of a time with it.