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Stunning terrain, sharper weapon arts, and a story that earns its quiet moments. It fixes almost every structural issue of its predecessor while carving its own distinct path.
The combat scales beautifully and the environments look breathtaking, but the safe dialog choices and watered-down RPG mechanics leave veteran fans craving old roots.
The era transitions completely reset the stale late-game formula. It's a bold mechanical pivot that takes some getting used to, but it's addictively well-executed.