amidst all the gameplay quirks and missions that had me groaning, I can't bring myself to dislike Giraffe and Annika. I don't think I'd dislike it even if I actively hated how it plays. it's got a very kind sense of adventure and whimsy to it that I admire. exploring the game's massive island hub world to get to that next cute little story cutscene or find a hidden path was a heartening experience. I had this game on my radar basically since it released and I'm glad I finally got to it during a time where I could actually appreciate it for what it is.