New to This Developer.. Good Stuff!
I'm new to these games from this developer, and they tend to have a similar gameplay to each other, but they're awesome nonetheless. You don't really need to play one to enjoy another, but there is a story and setting that carries on throughout these games that you would recognize from playing the others.
This one is the best game yet, in my opinion. Story progresses nice and slow and there isn't too much of a wall-of-text at one time, in case you're not into that. Gameplay is simple but enjoyable. I notice a few characters have portraits when spoken to, so that's nice as it makes you care about them.
As far as cons, for one thing I'd have to say there could be a bit more to the gameplay - maybe stealth? Setting traps? Maybe high ground or environment contribution to combat? Also, one of this developer's games I played previously had the ability to select enemies by using the keyboard (enemies were marked a, b, c, etc) - I want that again! Also, what about meeting characters to join your party along the journey instead of having it all set from the get go? Other quality of life improvements that would be great, but not necessary, are more character portraits so you feel more personal to those you meet, or voice-overs for at least the important story characters. Also, I'm not always sure what some conditions do (what is "wounded"? What does it do exactly?), so more thorough explanations would be nice. Would also love a beast journal to look up information on enemies you've come across, their weaknesses, resistances, etc. A combat log would be great too.
I know these games are created by a single person, so still quite amazing!
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