I played for a bit a few days ago, and I can say that the rework was needed and it improved it alot. Still there is a lot to criticize, but I will get there in a bit.
I just want to mention first, that I stoped playing the other day because it was a messy expierence. It felt rushed, hard to follow and all that. I got my new life (or whatever happend) and stopped there. I just didnt care anymore, I was lost. (and I replayed to the same - not quite there yet - moment now)
Now lets start with the new expierence. It is way easier to understand whats going on, better introductions to all the characters and a better flow overall. So improvements are all over the place.
Here are the issues I have with the game as it is now:
- the onboarding is waaaaay to long. Maybe its not even to long in itself, but its just story and dialogs for … I dont know. An hour?
- I have no choices to make. That labyrinth thing in the ship felt unneccessary. I will “get there” anyway.
- The overall plot is interesting and the biggest motivator for me.
- Characters are interesting and mysterious, but the dialogs are to long.
- Some jokes are misplaced / not funny.
- The overall athmosphere is a dark and heavy one. Which makes some jokes not working for me, I guess.
Like others have said, there is potential here with that plot. But its very rough at the moment.
I will report back when I have more intel :P Cheers.