Recent reviews by Subjunctive

I bought this on release and played it devotedly until the end—the only game I finished in 2022. The art is simple and clean, but the plot and interactions are anything but. I cared a lot about the characters and twisted myself into knots trying to figure out how to navigate their conflicts and predicaments. Waiting until the summer for a second playthrough because I want to enjoy it in the hammock. I think this is Josh Sawyer's finest work, and that is not a low bar to hit. I hope this spawns a bunch of niche, literary, painstakingly-crafted games that can take me into other times and worlds with the same immersion. Thank you to the team!

I bounced off CK2 before really making it through Tutorial Island, but this one really grabbed me. I don't know if it's the streamlined UI, being back to a "fresh release" without as much layered-on complexity as after 6 years+ of DLC, or the improved performance, but it's a joy to lose hours in. Two sessions so far, both much longer than my schedule really permitted. Recommend PartyElite's video series if you're new to the series and want to get your feet under you.