so i picked this up last night because my nephew kept going on about it, and i have to say... it's a bit of a mixed bag for me. the story side of things is genuinely charming — there's this whole thing with a prince and a ruined city and a 'Death King' which sounds dramatic but actually draws you in if you give it a chance. the illustrated scenes are pretty, and i liked that your choices in dialogue actually seem to matter, at least a little...
but here's where it gets tricky for me. the skill challenges in between the story bits are HARD. like, harder than i expected from what looked like a casual adventure. i kept failing the same section and my coffee went cold because i refused to put my phone down until i got through it. very relatable problem, i know.
the usability is mostly fine — menus are clear enough, navigation feels straightforward — but i do wish there was a clearer sense of where you're headed in the story. sometimes it feels like you're just... moving through rooms without a map. if you're into narrative games with a bit of challenge baked in, it's worth a look. just maybe have a snack ready.
but here's where it gets tricky for me. the skill challenges in between the story bits are HARD. like, harder than i expected from what looked like a casual adventure. i kept failing the same section and my coffee went cold because i refused to put my phone down until i got through it. very relatable problem, i know.
the usability is mostly fine — menus are clear enough, navigation feels straightforward — but i do wish there was a clearer sense of where you're headed in the story. sometimes it feels like you're just... moving through rooms without a map. if you're into narrative games with a bit of challenge baked in, it's worth a look. just maybe have a snack ready.
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