a game that, in almost every aspect, perfectly illustrates the difference between "being derivative" and "being iterative"

is it like Resident Evil and Silent Hill? in game design yes, but is it a clone? not really. does it have motifs similar to other various popular media? yes, but is it just a series of "hey do you like this other thing" moments? not really.

a very good exploration of ideas wrapped tightly into a well-presented box. excited to see more from this team.