An Action RPG that has nothing to do with gear!
The design of this game is what first got my attention. It is a beautiful piece of art that thinks it's a game. The way the land comes up around you and the shading of the maps feeling like you're inside of a painting.
The narrator of great! He comments on everything that is happening and is the only real voice in the game. He bring the immersion of true drama, action, and comedy with every line and it always seems to fit perfectly.
The story is just crazy, not much is to really be said other than you'll love the characters even though they never talk and you'll be twisted around this crazy path. Also, the way they tell each characters story in 'Who Knows Where' was just brilliant, having to finish each wave of monsters to hear the next part is amazing fun!
The weapons and skills all just feel right. None of them seem to step on the others toes, and though there are a few that seem similar, they're vastly different. I love all the combinations, but so far I've been sticking to shotgun/sword and carbine/pike.
The combat is the best part of this game. It is always fun! They made this system so you don't need to worry about gear to be good. Your likelihood to survive is directly related to your skill at the game. If you can dodge and block at the right time, know when, where, and how to attack each monster, know how to use your weapons and skills you will always come out on top. If you die it is because you messed up on your tactics, not because the game cheated you. Also, you can idolize god shrines to make the game even harder to gain extra money and experience. This makes the game significantly harder and should only be done if you are truly confident in your skills.
This game is a 10/10 in my book and I can't wait to see what else Supergiant Games has to offer.