Pretty enjoyable with fun characters and monsters, although after a while the crafting grind gets to be a bit much, even with mods.

I really loved this game, mainly because I have a deep affection for it, as it helped me get through one of the most difficult stages of my life, which were my panic attacks. More than three months ago, they were very frequent, and I couldn't distract myself with anything. I went through some very tough moments, but this game was like an oasis in the middle of a desert (how ironic).

About the game, there are more positive points than negative ones. The positives:

1. You have more modifications and ways to upgrade your workshop.
2. There are more weapons and tools.
3. Now, you are not only a Builder but also a member of the civil corps, which I loved. They took the character into account, unlike in Portia.
4. There are more interactions with the residents.
5. The fishing mode breaks away from the traditional style and is more original.
6. The events with the residents are fantastic; it's not like other games where it feels very superficial. This reminded me of *Majora's Mask* when they made you feel like their NPCs were alive.
7. There are more ruins to explore.
8. The residents remember your birthdays and special dates.
9. You can finally see your parents in a game, and if you have a closer relationship with certain NPCs, you can also meet their parents, like in the case of Arvio and Amirah.
10. With the updates like Monster Whisperer and Love Chronicles, the game feels more complete.
11. If something happens to the character, your partner will worry about you, which is a detail I've never seen in other games of this style.
12. There are more activities for your dates.
13. The design, style, and story are truly attractive and captivating.
14. You can customize your furniture and add the color you want, which is a feature I haven't seen in other games of this type.
15. Something I loved is that when you change your hairstyle, the residents notice, which makes it feel more realistic, although when you change to more eye-catching clothes and/or change your skin and eye color, they recognize you as if nothing happened lol.

Now the negatives, because even though I love this game, I know it has some drawbacks. The negatives:

1. The storage feels very limited, and it's annoying to fill the workshop with so many chests, especially with the furniture, which you used to be able to stack, but now each piece is separate.
2. Some things are very hard to find in the mines, and you can spend in-game days without finding the necessary amount.
3. The map feels a bit limited.
4. There are fewer events, like the fishing contest, and even though they've added more activities to do with the residents, it still feels like there aren't enough.
5. The kids don't fully grow up, and the neighbors' children remain small.
6. The story is divided into two parts, Logan's capture and the greenery of Sandrock, but honestly, I felt the story was very short, especially since if you want to marry Nia or Logan, they're only available at the end. By then, there's not much interest in the game anymore because you've already achieved your goal, so that part feels incomplete.
7. The romance focuses more on the more popular characters, like Fang, Logan, Mi-an, and Nia. Don't get me wrong, I love Fang— I even bought his avatar— but they forgot about characters like Qi, Arvio (who doesn't even have an outfit), Elsie, and Amirah.
8. It’s more complicated to catch the King Fish.
9. The character doesn’t speak, it’s like they’re mute, and it feels odd.
10. The size of the workshop and the land is a bit limited, and with the space percentage even more so, plus you have to add the multiple chests you need to store things. :c

Well, this is just my opinion. Personally, I love this game, and it marked an important and difficult moment in my life. I loved this game so much that I have it on both Nintendo Switch and Steam. Thanks for your attention. ❣️

My best piece of advice for new players is to work on the storyline quests, don't leave them on the back burner if you don't have to.