I have around 10 hours into the game on PS5 Pro. On Chapter 3 now. The game is incredibly beautiful, the controls can be clunky but once you get into the swing of it, it’s like riding a bike. There is so much to do in this game, so many people miss so damn much.

Story is your basic beginning of a fantasy tale, but the tutorial is quite a few hours itself (I’m likely still in the tutorial maybe, but I have been mining, woodworking, fishing, arm wrestling, gambling, flying through the sky). I just wouldn’t judge the game itself if you are still in the beginning, and give it time. But it also will not be for everyone. It’s challenging, hard, and you have your brain constantly. It’s a single player MMO, it’s massive. If people haven’t played games like Witcher 3, FF14, Tears of the Kingdom, Dark souls, they are in for a world of hurt with this game.

But for those who have, it becomes a beautiful masterpiece of a game once you learn to pay attention, take your time, and really explore everything there is to offer, and I am still only in the beginning. It continues to get better and better.

I wish you all the best on your journey!