Crispy Gamer: Hinterland Review
Even with the interface problems, Hinterland will be a tiny, $20 revelation to many people. The basic design decisions are sound, even if true longevity will depend on expansion packs and patches. This is not intended to be either a serious role-playing adventure or an in-depth city-builder, and this genre blending is partly responsible for how flimsy each element seems at times. It all fits together, though, and while the meld is not seamless, it is fresh and appealing — even if you don’t see it as a metaphor.
