The 2 stars rating is for v2.2 and so
v2.1 and 1.8 is 4.5 stars
Summary: Comparing to 2.1, there are more meaningless changes while barely any meaningful gameplay content added. The new direction made everything extremely tedious without providing reasonable ways to improve MC and NPCs while making game way harder than what it should be. Just because it is somewhat more realistic for someone having learning difficulty doesn't mean it is better for the gameplay.
People who took over the development should keep in mind that this is a game not real life, there is a delicate balance between realism and real life. While more gameplay contents are always welcome, the difficulty and tedious changes will always remains highly diversive.
If you don't mind the gory and dark theme of the game, I'll recommend you go for 1.8 and 2.1 versions, they're good. The 2.2 version is not a good entry point for any new players.
v2.1 and 1.8 is 4.5 stars
Summary: Comparing to 2.1, there are more meaningless changes while barely any meaningful gameplay content added. The new direction made everything extremely tedious without providing reasonable ways to improve MC and NPCs while making game way harder than what it should be. Just because it is somewhat more realistic for someone having learning difficulty doesn't mean it is better for the gameplay.
People who took over the development should keep in mind that this is a game not real life, there is a delicate balance between realism and real life. While more gameplay contents are always welcome, the difficulty and tedious changes will always remains highly diversive.
If you don't mind the gory and dark theme of the game, I'll recommend you go for 1.8 and 2.1 versions, they're good. The 2.2 version is not a good entry point for any new players.