Gameplay-wise, it's a run-of-the-mill, albeit quite polished and well-made, third-person platforming, hack & slash, adventure game. Think Kena: Bridge of Spirits, if you're familiar with it, minus the souls-like stuff.
What makes this game unique, standout, and awesome though, is the sadly underutilised, gorgeous Southern Gothic horror setting, and drenched in style (Hazel's main outfit is the coolest s**t). Then there's the perfectly executed stop-motion, clay puppet-style animation and models.
However, to me, the biggest standout of the game is its soundtrack and sound design. I want to say it's the best I've ever experienced. The way it all fits together: the soft, haunting, powerful vocal sounds Hazel's abilities create; the double-jump, dash, float, and spells, all matching and blending in with the game's OST vocals, while contrasting the crude, unpleasant sounds enemies make and the darker musical tones that kick in when they're around.
So, while the gameplay itself is very familiar territory, everything else is what makes this game a must-play, IMHO.
