i had like 4 strokes the first time i started getting pulled into the inky abyss 12/10 would porter again.

Yes, I played the game. I still have it installed, so I'll try again.

Some games will hook you from the start and will not let you go until you finish them. Some will have you return even after you've finished because you enjoy being immersed in the world.

This one felt like too much like reality to be fun, having to do heavy labour carrying stuff while being punished by black stuff popping up randomly from nowhere...

It probably boils down to personal tastes, I've had this issue with some other games like Hellblade, Control, and Prey.

It's clearly not the grinding aspect because I've clocked 350 hours on Skyrim.

Let me have another go, and I'll get back to you.

Yeah the social world building system was awesome

It’s really a great ton of fun, but you have to find logistics/transportation/exploration and a little stealth fun. It’s not a “Little something for everyone” type of game. But if you like games like Snowrunner, truck simulators, or Elite Dangerous or if you just have a penchant for hiking/mountaineering, it’s the only real AAA game of its kind and you’ll like it a lot. Also while the story is somewhat nonsense, the worldbuilding and general “vibe” you get while playing it really revolted it above even it’s gameplay.

They’re adapting the game into a movie, it was announced quite recently IIRC