I... Don't know exactly WHAT to say.
I just finished the game and while I sympathize with many on a few issues in it (namely the background pixalation at times and the overly challenging Act 2 puzzles), I must recommend.

The story is incredibly charming, in my opinion. I didn't mind the development in Act 2 as much as others seemed to in their reviews. Maybe I'm blinded by how much I love Elijah Wood's voice acting, but I respected the growth between parts. Shay and Vella's development run in parallel to each other well, and I liked how you could always switch between the two mid-play to further them together. The main problem in Act 2 for me is how you eventually need player knowledge for both protagonists to progress. Something you learned as Vella you need for Shay's side, and vice versa. It removes you a bit from the immersion you should have with this adventure game, ESPECIALLY near it's climax (where this is occurs).

All in all, I give it about an 8.5-9/10. Somewhere around there. Buy this on a sale if you fear you may be disappointed by anything. Read around for more reviews to get an understanding of what irks people.

I... Don't know exactly WHAT to say. I just finished the game and while I sympathize with many on a few issues in it (namely the background pixalation at times and the overly challenging Act 2 puzzles), I must recommend. The story is incredibly charming, in my opinion. I didn't mind the development in Act 2 as much as others seemed to in their reviews. Maybe I'm blinded by how much I love Elijah Wood's voice acting, but I respected the growth between parts. Shay and Vella's development run in parallel to each other well, and I liked how you could always switch between the two mid-play to further them together. The main problem in Act 2 for me is how you eventually need player knowledge for both protagonists to progress. Something you learned as Vella you need for Shay's side, and vice versa. It removes you a bit from the immersion you should have with this adventure game, ESPECIALLY near it's climax (where this is occurs). All in all, I give it about an 8.5-9/10. Somewhere around there. Buy this on a sale if you fear you may be disappointed by anything. Read around for more reviews to get an understanding of what irks people.