This game really went through one of, if not THE biggest 180s in gaming history. Only thing that comes close is CP2077. Anyway this game is GREAT
Game is great, you should buy it if you haven't. Support Larian
I bought it when it first came out and never touched it. I can't believe I didn't give it a chance back then, this has become one of my favourite games ever and Henry's story is enthralling. I can't wait to play the sequel
I'm so happy they brought the DLC out finally. Now it's just waiting for the sequel to appear on GOG
The art style is pleasant to look at, the concept of the game is fine and my experience of the main game was overall good. However, the controls are not very tight, what you can and cannot grab a hold of of not very distinct (worse in the 2nd DLC Hideaway). The stalkers have wonky AI which often works against you, there is a part near the end where you have to walk across a long table while avoiding being grabbed, except it's the most frustrating part of the entire main game because the game often sucks you into their grasp for no reason. Furthermore there are sections where the devs set up chase sequences, these are annoying and go against the gameplay of the rest of the game which the devs called 'Hide&Seek'. E.g. I was hiding behind an object just before one of the chases, despite being hidden before the enemy appeared they were omniscience of my locations and instantly caught me. The DLC is far worse in all regards, very buggy and feels unpolished. Often had to restart due to glitches which prevented progress, and unlike the main game what you are meant to do is often left far to vague. Having finished both I would say the main game is worth it on sale but do not get the DLC unless you love the game.
