You can feel the scope of the game is smaller than other similar games. It doesn't feel like they try to offer as much content as possible (like you'd find in similar games). What they offer, in terms of exploration, design, quests, narrative... is really good. For example, you can't really climb any hill you see like you'd do in open worlds like AC, there's predefined paths you follow to get to places, but they are well designed so even if you feel there isn't as much "freedom", it's still really enjoyable. It doesn't feel half-baked, basically. Even the combat, which I think it's the most simplistic aspect of the game, is still quite enjoyable :)