The story is good. I mean it's pretty standard fare for any modern tv/movie/game. It is kinda predictable, but it is executed well. IOW, I actually kinda gave a shit about the story. The gameplay action has more than a little taste of puzzle elements, and it's kinda unforgiving. You're not gonna go all V or Sole Survivor or Master Chief in this game **cuz you'll get shot and die**. It's not "hard" or "punitive" or "souls like", but it makes you take your measured step. The style of action fits the story very nicely. The visuals are pretty good pixel art. Controls are good. WELL WORTH the original $16, and more so on sale.
All enemies scale with you. This is a problem. At first, It's not so bad, everyone is 1st lvl, occasionally you'll get a lv 2 or 3 guy. But as time wears on, the gap in strength becomes harder and harder to over come. So when I advanced to 7th level, and have both a lv 8 and lv 9 enemies blasting my ass, with a cloud of of lv 6-7 guys, it's a quick death. I don't have good enough gear, and can't get it without leveling up and pushing the enemies right along with me. Balance is a big problem. And all of the good things about this game get sucked right down the drain because of it.
