Big upgrade over the third game but nowhere near as interesting as the second or first games.

+ Lot less grindy than the third game.
+ Simpler game with more relaxing, streamlined gameplay with less grind which i appreciate.
+ Music is excellent.
+ Graphics are as charming as ever, maybe even a bit more detailed and animated.
+ Items seem to break a lot less than in the previous games.
+ Game retains some of the charm of the first two installments.

- Game is short and the story is probably the most boring of them all. Second game still holds the crown for me.
- Exploration is not nearly as rewarding or interesting compared to the varied second game.
- Pricing seems to be a bit too high because its only two and a half hours long.
- Ending is boring and really not fleshed out. I feel like the dragon doesnt really have any closure.
- The kid character that accompanies you is really annoying.


Overall its an upgrade over the third game no doubt but a downgrade to the first and especially the second game which i find the most interesting of them all.
Buy only on heavy discounts because this game doesnt have much to offer.
My rating would be mixed if Steam would allow it.