Point and click adventure game with a Neverending Story feel and 80s style cartoon cutscenes & voiceovers and frustrating 90s mechanics. The whole feel of this game is like some cult import cartoon you didn't understand when you were eight and were increasingly sure you just imagined. There's also enough relevant plot here that you'll probably want to complete it before playing the much more accessible sequel Silence. Be warned, however, you'll likely be happier using a guide because the logic of all the puzzles and the extensive inventory goes from quite opaque to nonexistent to downright bizzare. Art and especially art design is exceptional. A lot of reviews seem to complain about the voice acting but they're going for camp and they achieved it which just reinforces the whole 80s cartoon vibe. If the puzzles had clearer logic this would be a strong recommend.
I received a free copy of Greedfall and bought this mostly as a tip to the developers since I'm enjoying it thus far. Items give you a small leg up early game without being game-breakingly overpowered. Is it essential content at great value? Not particularly, especially by comparison, when the game itself goes between cheap and free. But the unique hat at least remains useful throughout the game, so it isn't entirely limited to slightly superior starter gear, and like all outfits/weapons in game they are well-rendered and detailed. When you consider this was originally part of the pre-order, it's about what you'd expect for a reasonable sum. Think the low rating is due the general dislike of DLC gear and gamers with FOMO bitter about a fairly minor unique buff being part of the preorder/DLC.
