Having played through the game with use of the glossary and some context clues, I was able to see the game to the end. It was an interesting experience for sure! However, it is also an experience with a few noticeable problems.
I find the platforming and physics of the game to be rather clunky overall. Even basic jumps like ascending the staircase on the Statua Insula could be difficult. Another example would be the section between the Herculis Insula and the Ultima Insula, where overshooting a single jump got me killed. On a number of occasions, the boat between the Statua Insula and Herculis Insula went to quickly, causing me to suddenly fall off into the water.
This transitions into another issue I have: the way this game handles deaths. Having to restart the entire game upon death was admittedly very testing for my patience, especially when it was due to instances like that aforementioned boat. Either a checkpoint system, having the water just teleport you back to land, or a safer way to travel between the islands would have been preferable.
While I do have my complaints, I still think this game is super cool. While it was initially frustrating, working to put together what I was being told with the resources I had was interesting. Seeing what words were in the glossary, which words resembled words that I was already aware of in English (and even in Spanish on a couple occasions), and simply guessing based on context was really engaging. I got to learn a bit of Latin, but even moreso, I got to learn how Latin connects to modern language, including the one I speak! I'd love to see you expand on this aspect in the future.
A solid effort, and one that I'd love to see be refined and expanded upon!
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