IS there a sequential storyline progression ? CAUSE I STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE FU*K IS GOING ON !?!?!?!??!?!?! and pls dont tell me to read the entire walkthrough to enjoy the game because thats not how games are supposed to be enjoyed
Story mode is basically all the assets from free mode put into a pre-made environment that has lore, characters, and more interactivity with the world and it's inhabitants. If you don't understand what's going on, don't fret, because most of us don't either since story mode has kinda been put into the back seat unfortunately.
Honestly, at this point it doesn't seem that they're going to give much attention to the story until they've made significant progress in free mode in the form of art, animations, and encounters. Consider that even Kylira, Trudy, and Urka, the main characters, still have not been fully fleshed out in regards to being companions in free mode.
That said, I haven't really gone far with story. I figured I'd wait until it's worked on a bit more so that the experience isn't stifled.