Where the exploration falters is in the map clarity. While the game aims for a minimalist UI, the in-game map is often too abstract. Differentiating between a breakable wall and a background element on the map can be frustrating, leading to hours of aimless wandering in the mid-game. For a genre built on navigational satisfaction, the UI is a surprising weak link.
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