This game has a lot to love, and I had a good time playing it. The combat system is fun, the exploration elements are fun, graphics are great, and music (when present) is also really nice. I liked the boss designs, which were varied and generally fun. (Quite a few bosses can be cheesed quite easily, but it did not detract from the experience). Platforming and controls does leave a bit to be desired, as many have pointed out, but I believe it also got improved after patching.

There is an inherent challenge with the main attack also being used to attach to chains for platforming, as there are times where enemies are close to a chain, and the game does not understand if you want to hit the enemy or attach to the chain. There are also some glitches/limitations for example when you walk in staircases you cannot crouch or hit diagonally down. Otherwise I did enjoy the platforming with the chain, but I do wish it was more snappy. I ended up so many times just "slapping" the chain and falling, since it requires you to hold for a while to attach. The attack upgrade where you spin your chain also really struggles to read your input.

I also think that some intermittent checkpoints certain places would make the experience a lot more enjoyable. The combination of difficult platforming not always being as tight as the challenge requires, and having to replay a long stretch of game, does not really add to the experience.

Story/setting - I love the various environments and colour schemes, but to me the story was a bit confusing. I liked the small societies and their connections, but the larger story (shooting arrows into people to make them a hero), and the few story choices you can make were not something that grabbed my immersion.

As a side-note, the game is quite fun to speedrun.