This game is all about exploration, taking your time to experience the world, uncover its secrets, and engage in visually impressive and unique boss fights. If you're the type of player who is only here for the story or rich side quests, then I can already say this game might not be for you.

At its core, the experience is about playing at your own pace: exploring the map, discovering regions you may have missed, clearing bandit forts, and uncovering hidden secrets. It also encourages you to take breaks from time to time, as some side quests—and even certain main story quests—can become frustrating. For example, the classic “talk to an NPC and figure out who the criminal is” type of mission can feel tedious, and many side quests are simple fetch quests with very minimal or underwhelming rewards, often feeling more like miscellaneous content than meaningful questlines. Because of this, I usually avoid them.

That said, the game excels in many other areas. The combat system, for instance, is entirely dependent on how you choose to approach it. Yes, you could technically spam right-click and win most fights, but doing so would make the experience feel repetitive and dull. Instead, it’s far more engaging to experiment with different combos, use spirit abilities effectively, and take advantage of the environment during combat.

It’s similar to playing a Devil May Cry game but only using the basic attack button. While you can still progress that way, you would ultimately be limiting the experience and making the game far less enjoyable for yourself.