Overall good gamepad control...
The players are hardly taken by the hand (it is also no coincidence that he is on the right)
Four levels of difficulty (plus other customization options)
Unlimited manual backup
The automatic backup function protects (limits) against a more significant loss of progress.
New organized combat system that clearly surpasses the old one...
Many comfort improvements (including the ability to cook multiple pieces of meat at the same time)
Large game world significantly expanded with new NPCs, quests, and completely new areas (for example, an abandoned mine)
A very good story with many adaptations that keep the game fresh even for connoisseurs.
Motivating progression system
Some new skills and systems, mainly optional (climbing, cooking, horseback riding, etc.)
High solo playtime (30 hours and more)
A high replay value thanks to different levels.
Very beautiful, detailed graphics.
Seamless loading time free explorable world
Good lighting system that creates an ambiance during the smooth transition from day to night.
Some very cool weather effects (night storms can be scary sometimes)
Superb world architecture very focused on originality
Virtual appearance of "In Extremo" still there...
Very good pronunciation in German
Fantastic soundtrack
Generally good sound effects, the wind and weather are particularly realistic.
...in the menus but only in a limited way
Players are hardly taken by the hand (it is not by chance that it is on the left either)
No tutorial
No sorting function, not all items are stackable of the same type.
...but cannot compete with those of FF16, Nioh 3 and Co.
At first, it is very difficult, then sometimes it becomes a bit too easy afterwards.
Far too few beds being used effectively.
Occasional crashes
A few small isolated bugs but very annoying.
...but in a different, weaker version