good writing, story and characters both
gameplay is actually a major part of the story as well, not just on the sidelines

combat is dauntingly complicated at first, but easy to wrap your head around once you've done it a few times

the crafting is where this game shines. it is engrossing and intricate. once you understand how it really works you will spend hours planning out the perfect craft to make each new piece of gear
or you won't idk

good writing, story and characters both gameplay is actually a major part of the story as well, not just on the sidelines combat is dauntingly complicated at first, but easy to wrap your head around once you've done it a few times the crafting is where this game shines. it is engrossing and intricate. once you understand how it really works you will spend hours planning out the perfect craft to make each new piece of gear or you won't idk