Great atmosphere, with the encroaching darkness, impressively detailed artwork, and situational music. I think there's plenty of replay value here, since you're unlikely to 'win' the game early on without advantages you secure during play you can pass on to your successor.

Luck is a huge factor, but unlike games like The Binding of Isaac, this game is more forgiving and offers more wiggle room.

The writing is great, as I'd expect from the team behind Fallen London. If you're skimming or skipping over text to get back to ship combat, you're missing the best parts of the game.