I've had a love hate relationship with this game.

I walked into it expected a modern RPG and got my ass handed to me, lost all my gear, lost the starter house got tilted and uninstalled and didn't touch for years.

Eventually i came back with a lot more patience and understanding for what the game was going to throw at me. Accept my loses, adequately preparing for adventures and even making sure I have backup equipment back at home in case i lose everything out in the field. With a lot of preparation and patience this game has easily turned into a top 5 of all time for me.

One of the most under rated titles I've ever played to be honest.

The perfect game for a certain type of player. If you're sold on the premise, and like the look of the game, you should definitely give it a try. I'm obsessed, and can't wait for the second one!

As an aside, Outward has a really great community and wiki for those who what to engage in that manner. While you can go in completely blind, looking for tips and strategies can go a long way to alleviating frustration for the time poor.