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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 18.9 hrs on record (10.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: 11 Sep, 2020 @ 5:20pm
Updated: 11 Sep, 2020 @ 5:47pm

IT'S A WALKING SIMULATOR

Only 10h in, but so far I have had a very unique, fun experience. Is it a walking simulator? Yes, it is a walking simulator. It is a massive open world filled up with outposts you can ignore or clear while you are walking around carrying massive cargo; which makes it up to you, if you wish to risk to clear the outposts or not.

Lots of walking awaits you - or driving

The map is clustered with tough terrains, cliffs, rivers, streams and rocks to make your journey hard and make your boots rip apart - until your feet are sticking out (literally).
I'm currently playing on normal difficulty and I must admit, the game can be slightly too easy when it comes to combat (and yes, there is also combat). Melee and guns, among other stuff. Is it the best combat? Far from it, but it is fun and impactful.

Not a spectator game

I'm not going to go into full details and say you need 1000IQ to understand or like the game or story; you don't. Concept is unique, but it is still inspired. Story so far is good, albeit confusing, just like in Kojima style. I know I'm only 10H in, so I suppose it all gets explained over time. From a gameplay perspective though, this game is really good and really fun. It is a fun, interesting and interactive walking simulator. You will just have to play it to know if it's something you like or not - it is not a spectator game. Watching someone play it can be boring and not a good way to judge the game. It's not a good way to judge if the game is for you.

CONNECT THE WORLD

And the online part of it is really nice and feels rewarding and makes you feel as if you are contributing selflessly and making other player's trips easier. If you put down a ladder to use to cross over a small canyon, or climb over a cliff - that ladder, if you leave it, will be there for another player to use. If they are kind, they will award you likes.
Tools you use to help yourself, can help others.

TL:DR WHY SHOULD I PLAY THIS WALKING SIMULATOR?

1. Good story so far
2. Depth in the gameplay (traversing tough terrain, managing cargo, balancing yourself, combat while shallow, is still fun and feels impactful)
3. It is fun to use all the tools at your disposal to traverse tough terrain (ladders to cross rivers or climb up cliffs, ropes to climb/descent a cliff/obstacle, or use vehicles to carry more cargo and faster)
4. Good atmosphere.

You won't like it if you dislike slower gameplay and story pacing, which takes a while until it pops off. This is game for a patient gamer, who enjoys peaceful strolls with occasional challenges.
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