I absolutely love this game so far. The exploration is superb, I love how all of the locations are interconnected, how you can open up shortcuts, the quests with multiple ways to solve them. And the RTP, you did a stunning job, loving the signs over shops and such, it really gives the game its own charm. Like seriously, I'll consider giving this game a 5/5, because considering that this is a game jam game, it's really superbly put together. Your previous game was very good too, but this is on another level entirely. Simply amazing. And despite being pretty open, the game also feels fairly intuitive as to where you need to go.
I can't say much about story so far, haven't really progressed much in the main quest, I just got sent by the boss to ger something from Cobra Gang. However, it certainly intrigued me as to where it will go.
Now, there's a few things I didn't like, but these are minor:
1) The tutorial needs a save spot in the first half. With that missing animation bug crashing the game in the first version and me accidentally clicking off the page at some point, it would be nice if I didn't have to go through the intro part over and over again.
2) Speaking of tutorial, the part where you need to avoid the drones... I don't see the point as to why you are thrown into an unwinnable battle against them that drags on. Just teleport the player back to start if they catch you.
3) You can still buy Terminal Repair Tools even after you already have them. Would be nice if you couldn't anymore so the player doesn't waste their money. If there's a reason why you might need to buy them again, ignore this.
4) When I got the mission to go to 503 building with the Cobra gangsters and get something from there, I got in by saying I have a meeting with their boss. They let me in, but then I wandered into the severs through the back entrance to explore them. I found the way in the sewers blocked by the slimes I wasn't strong enough to defeat, so I want back into the building and all of a sudden, they were calling me an intruder. So, I was stuck in an unwinnable situation. Sewers were blocked by slimes, the building was blocked by the gang members who jsut a few minutes later were alright with me visiting their boss but now werent just because I stepped into the backyard for a moment. Maybe have them remember they let me in instead of immediatelly turning hostile when you venture into the backyard?
5) There's some kind of choice paralysis effect going on with the combat upgrades. There's so many of them from different vendors, money is limited and I have no idea what to get. I feel like the game could use a little more guidance on that part.
Anyway, absolutely stunning job so far! I'll definitely try to play through the whole game!