The biggest problem I can see with Earthlock is that it's the exact opposite or wordy. There's very little character banter, backstories are merely hinted at, and there's barely any story that'd need much explaining to begin with.

That being said, it's a well-crafted and quite pretty little world that's fun to explore. It's small, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, that warm feeling of familiarity kicks in quickly. There's a nice balance to everything, every character and party setup feels valid in some way and there's a lot of fun synergies in battle to try out.

It's one of those games you might wanna 100% to get the most of it, not too long and you'll more easily notice all the little things that, if you're like me, matter more than word count.

Happy this gets a sequel!

This is one of those instances where I'd give a "Maybe" recommendation if given the option. Numerous minor flaws engender a definite "amateur dev" vibe, and everything from the plot to the combat feels kind of half-baked. It is, however, competent enough to remain moderately enjoyable through a full playthrough (30-ish hours for 100% completion, probably about 20 hours otherwise). Overall a basically decent yet forgettable game; get it at a ≥50% discount.