Players Like...

❤ Exploration and Traversal

Players consistently praise the game's sprawling, open-ended world design, which encourages thorough exploration. Reviewers highlight how the addition of a parallel "Breach" dimension expands the interconnected map, giving players more areas to discover. As players unlock new traversal abilities, such as a versatile drone companion, they can reach previously inaccessible locations, creating a constant sense of progression and reward. Reviewers especially enjoy how the game hides valuable upgrades and secrets in obscure corners of the environment, incentivizing players to scour every inch of the landscape.

❤ Combat and Hacking

The game's shift away from ranged combat in favor of melee-focused encounters is a divisive design choice. Some players embrace the need to carefully position themselves and learn enemy patterns, complemented by the ability to "hack" foes and turn the tide of battles. However, others miss the diverse arsenal of weapons from the previous title, feeling the melee combat is less satisfying. The optional nature of most enemy encounters is also noted, with some reviewers finding the lack of required combat encounters reduces the overall challenge.

❤ Progression and Upgrades

The open-ended progression system ties closely to the exploration-driven design. As players uncover new areas and abilities, they can access previously inaccessible parts of the map, creating a rewarding sense of advancement. The inclusion of a skill tree system allows players to customize their character's abilities, giving a sense of agency over their development. Reviewers highlight how the game's most valuable upgrades are often hidden in obscure locations, rewarding thorough exploration. The ability to quickly teleport between save points is also praised as a quality-of-life feature that enhances the exploration experience.