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Load times received limited but strong praise from one reviewer who reported virtually none.
Pros: load times, haptic feedback integration
Cons: save system reliability, aiming precision
Modern versions generally load faster, with several reviewers calling the improvements noticeable or nicely brisk.
Pros: crafting system, content variety
Cons: monetization fairness, endgame content
Loading is generally acceptable to very fast on Switch 2, especially around fast travel and death, though a few reviewers notice longer waits than on more powerful hardware.
Pros: gameplay mechanics, core gameplay loop
Cons: platforming precision, tutorial quality
Load times were praised by one reviewer as fast on PC.
Pros: environmental detail, art direction
Cons: world interactivity, loot system
Loading is dramatically improved on faster platforms and often described as nearly instant. The base Switch version is the main outlier, where longer loads contribute to a slower overall feel.
Pros: gameplay mechanics, world-building
Cons: AI behavior, platform-specific feature support
Load times are a consistent negative where mentioned, especially around lobbies and match transitions.
Pros: movement feel, world-building
Cons: save system reliability, mission variety
Loading and transition sequences can interrupt the time-travel storytelling flow, especially when objectives chain short scenes and repeated loads together.
Pros: world-building, sound design
Cons: multiplayer design, frame rate stability
Loading can run longer than expected on console, interrupting an otherwise fairly focused flow between exploration and combat.
Pros: puzzle design, sound design
Cons: haptic feedback integration, controls responsiveness