this was super cool! i've always liked rpg scenarios where you can survive while underleveled through clever exploitation of your tools, so i was naturally stoked to play a game that makes those tricky strats your bread and butter. i was really pleased with how seriously combat made me engage with the robust arsenal of consumable items and how i was never allowed to forget about milly's fragility. it's an excellent candidate for a follow up imo, as the game introduces a lot of interesting ideas about 'door openers' and what it means to be one (both mechanically and thematically) but ends before it can develop them as far as i, in all my excitement, dared to hope. that's a critique, but one of the ones i'm happiest to give, 'cause it means the game makes a really strong case for its vision.. the copper palette was gorgeous and very potent, too, excellent use of an underappreciated slice of the color wheel.. terrific experience, my kudos to the whole team