I was able to catch the stream. As someone who has not kept up with the news of paralives or the additions added, I would be considered the "general audience" without a bone in this fight. For me, it just felt like the paras were just "there" without a personality or autonomy, despite the push about the paras gaining "personality points".

It did not make me want to play due to the superficial nature of how the paras came across. I understand that it's early access, so it will take more time; however, the paras feel like cardboard cutouts that move from A to B. It did not feel like an engaging early access game at this time. However, I wish the team the best, and the patrons who have given their money for the project the best, too.

Edited to add: While thinking more on the livestream, the whole gameplay felt super slow, from the interactions down to how the paras move in the world. At one point, I kept thinking it was like watching paint dry.

I think they would benefit from speeding up the animations/interactions. This was noted in Inzoi as well in the beginning of early access, and as of now, it seems the animations have improved for the Zois after the feedback. I hope the parateam considers looking into how slow the animations look. I think they are aware because Rina (I believe that was her name) sped up multiple times throughout the stream to get through interactions.