Regading the general expression. I played it first time today. By the time I made a choice about pirate castle - I didnt have corruption level 2 and couldnt get second option.
I dont like it. I spent a lot of time roaming and double checking the map, opened all chests, get all surrender scenes, did maximum in laboratory(considering the plant didnt work), did all side quests and still had only 61 corruption points/ level 1. It is not a good experience for regular player. I suggest to simplify it. And it was aleady like middle chapter 2, how am I supposed to reach corruption 6?