Let me explain how I believe this is a 5/5 Star Game

Glitches/Bugs? - I have a low end computer, and a high-end, Palia runs smooth on both so I'm not sure where people are getting black screens/glitchy from. I do know that it's early access on steam. I have yet to have many issues other than the occasional freeze then reload. Which truly doesn't impact your game, whatsoever.

The Purchases -
COSMETICS - Simply F2P, I tend to invest more into cosmetics, with a setup as such

The Community - You can delve deep into connections as Discord, and communities make it so insanely easy to play with your friends and make friends inside the game, using discords.

Simply Constructive - Casual Player? No worries! Grind Player, Oh, it's the the start! No one, is truly left behind.

The Creators - I believe a small team of 6 that left their employer together started this game based on player demand.
So, with that being said, I'd say for not having a multi-millionaire dollar corporation they shot it straight and hit the mark (:

Did I mention - IT'S TOTALLY FREE

Gameplay, Graphics speak for itself. 10/10 Will play again.