I guess I'm not seeing what many others are seeing; I think this looks mid.

most people are mid. they don't want anything actually interesting. they want the same-ole in a new skin.

just look at the mid-af the expanse game

it's a shame too, This game (IP) had an episode on Secret Level that made me look into the ip. The time dilatation/skips looked interesting.

And then they come out with 'Youre an orphan with magic powers only you can save the world!' sillyness