Even though this game started out as a Skyrim mod it's more an adventure-type game than an RPG. After a slow start it quickly drew me in when I started with the quests.
Strong points:
- Characters and dialogue are well-written. All characters have their own background and motivation.
- Quests are short and sweet. I don't recall a single quest that felt like it was dragging its feet.
- No menial repetition of already completed tasks after going back in time (the tasks can be offloaded to an NPC).
- No backtracking.
- Small, but very detailed location.
- Most (if not all) quests can be completed in different ways.
- Persistent inventory allows for creative use of the time loop mechanic.
- Interesting historical/archeological tidbits every now and then.
Weak points:
- Graphics aren't bad, but still sub-par for a 2021 game.
- Some of the voice-acting felt like they were over-acting their character.
- Combat is meh (but then, combat isn't the focus in the first place).
- Character creator is very basic, though it could be argued that aside from profession bonuses the character doesn't matter much in the game anyway.
- No map (but the location is small enough to not require one).
It's amazing to see a game get so many things right in the story/character department as well as on the mechanical level, when so many games these days seem intent to go in the opposite direction (boring characters, bad writing, political agendas instead of intersting plot lines, repetetive gameplay to keep players "engaged").
I strongly recommend this game to anyone with at least some level of interest in adventure games.
