>>55639077if they stuck the landing with the artstyle I'd be inclined to agree. It could have been a simple, "back-to-basics" style game that would have disappointed people but ultimately been fine.
But things like affection and forced xp share kind of detract from that, and while places like Floaroma Meadow look good, shit like Route 215 is horribly rushed and it definitely puts it more in the red zone for me.