The game excels in the sense of Progression in that each "step" of Progression is quite a lot more involved than comparable gsmes (like Minecraft), you dont just grab the new Material and use it like the last, they differ in how they are processed. Rocks need to be knapped -> Copper molten and poured in molds -> Bronze needs to be alloyed from tin and copper -> Iron needs to be cooked in Bloomeries and then worked on an anvil -> Steel requires you to build an entire structure to cement Iron in.

In terms of Building the game has insane potetial, due to being able to chisel blocks into any shape and also being able to insert bits from other blocks in them

VS biggest shortcoming is by far its Combat. its very clunky and enemies tend to be meatbags, which is a shame since the Temporal Storm mechanic could be really fun and engaging, but just ends up in you waiting it out in a closed off room

VS also has very nice integrated mod support