There are two wolves inside of me:
One half delights in the cathartic relief of a challenge mastered, entranced by the slickness of visuals and presentation, determined to reap what one has sown. The battle scars fuel their desire to carge toward a resolution most benign, overcoming the weight their actions carry;
The other weeps and winces at the botched execution, begging for mercy and salvation. They see the cracks behind the canvas of art, the grueling display of mechanics unpatched, bells of hope placed most cruel, an ending unsatisfactory, an antique world unfit for the task.
They look at each other, tucked in their corner. After a while, they smile.
In a warm embrace, they howl in unison: "Yeah this game fuckin rules."
I love games that are bold. I have no words left to describe what others have already pointed out before, especially in terms of grievances, but I need to point out that I adore the visual craft - the sounds hit just right, North looks badass, the 4:3 letterbox makes me nostalgic. I am in the firm belief that this has slick style, and serves as a template to something greater.
Please nourish your desire to create. I'd love to see more.
(And bonus points for cute furry with a big polearm solidarity, too!)