i can't immediately recommend #AmberIsle without mentioning a few caveats:
- the game feels rough around the edges.
- my experience on controller and on steam deck feels subpar.
- performance is weird on deck and on my main rig. i get low fps frequently. feels like there should be better graphics settings and maybe some optimizing in the overworld area.
- the tutorial doesn't really introduce you to your different types of inventory. i couldn't find an item a character asked me for and i had to fail a quest. :( didn't impact anything but it made me feel sad
- i got soft-locked during a cutscene and had to restart the game. thankfully, i was able to progress.
however, i LOVE the gameplay loop of this game. it is like a mixture of animal crossing and harvest moon with dinosaurs. it is lovely to look at and i hope it gets more polish soon. like 7/10 for now but absolutely a 9/10 if they fix all the bugs.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1663040/Amber_Isle/