This game is such a roller coaster of emotions. Some of the most beautiful imagery I've ever seen in a video game. Genuinely awesome soundtrack (both the licensed music and original material).
There were moments when it was frustrating and boring, and the storytelling can sometimes be way to literal and explanation based.
But I truly did love the story underneath, as it was one of hope and the importance of connection to get through rough times. Some subjects hit real close to home for me, and at times it can get quite depressing, but this strong sense of hope and helping each other is always there to lift you back up.
Again, some game mechanics and cut scenes really didn't work for me, but other parts of the game will be forever in my mind.
I'm rating it a 7.5<->10.5 out of 10. I've decided conventional scales don't cut it for games like this.
I would love to know your opinions if you want to share them!
I got really addicted to trying to improve my delivery times and go sucked into the game once the high ways became an option. Focused on unlocking areas so I could get it all connected, and then later the zip lines got me hooked for the mountainous snowy areas.
I usually hate traveling to locations in games even in Grand Theft Auto, so having a game element to travel made what I thought would be tedious game turn into fun even when it was slowly trying to balance cargo when traversing on foot.