This builds on a solid base of old-school 2D Zelda style gameplay, but it puts everything into a detailed, lively world, deeply interconnected and with plenty of lore, reminiscent of a metroidvania or soulslike in that respect. The writing has just enough humor to be charming without devolving into outright comedy, and the adventure is appropriately whimsical and fun. I had a great time playing, and it ran smooth as silk on Linux through Lutris/Wine. My only complaint, if you can call it that, is that I wish there was a little more of it! I hit nearly 100% completion after about 13 hours of playtime. If it's on sale, this game is an easy recommendation; if you really enjoy exploration-focused adventure games, then it's worthwhile even at full-price.
