I did play this game in one playthrough, so it must have done something good. I quite enjoyed the story, although the plot twist is already quite quickly obvious and nothing else unfolds itself beside that. It felt like a budget experience of games like SOMA and Moons of Madness. Graphics are just ok, but the graphical design is pretty boring. I get that the moon is grey, and a space station is functional, but compared to Prey or the other titles mentioned above, it is all pretty bland. The puzzles are easy, which I like, although at the end there are a few frustrating parts where you know what to do, but the game doesn't help you find out how to do it. Your only means of interacting is with the X button on the controller, so it is also a bit frustrating that the cue to hit the X button doesn't always appear when facing an interactive object, causing some puzzles to seem impossible to solve until I stood at the right angle in front of the object, and the cue to interact suddenly appears. I still don't quite know who I, the protagonist was though, I felt no connection with him/her, as I didn't even quite catch my own name, and he/she never speaks in the game. If you have already played SOMA and Moons of Madness, want more and are prepared for a cheaper version of those two, pick this up in a sale and play it on a rainy day.
As an older gamer I'm a bit burned out on most games. I find mechanics often very tiring, and getting in my way. I was doubting to buy this game for a long while now, being put off by some of the negative reviews. Boy was I mistaken. I would score this game 10/10! The graphics are simply amazing, the atmosphere, the detail, the medieval setting, the voicing in French, everything is just AAA quality. The gameplay: I just loved the difficulty, nowhere did I get stuck, the story kept going at a very brisk pace and never did the gameplay hinder my progress. Just enough challenge for me to enjoy, puzzles only require a minute or 2 of thought, and then on with the game again. There are also so many quality of life features, why don't other games employ these? The presence of guards is subtly indicated on the sides of your screen, after reloading you still have the item equipped that you did before your death (such a lifesaver!). Cinematics are pausable! This game really, really respects your time. There is no filler whatsoever! So the major downside for many reviewers, the simple gameplay, is something that I really loved. The story is also really intriguing, and I hope the sequel continues on that. There are a few loose ends at the ending. I didn't encounter any bugs, the pathfinding of the npc's is excellent and guards only get alarmed on seeing yourself, not your npc's. So good! If I had to give one minor, very minor critic, is that when using the French audio (did I mentiond how good the voice acting is?), the English soldiers also speak French. I would have preferred them to speak English.
It's been a while since I liked a game so much, and I usually prefer action games. I also played Amnesia but this one is far better. I actually read all terminals, books etc which I normally don't have the patience for. The atmosphere in this game is amazing, play it in the dark with headphones on and you'll feel you are the protagonist himself. The monsters are a bit annoying from time to time, but to be honest I also almost shat my pants when running from them. If you are looking for something else then the usual cookie cutter games, try this one.
