Compare Hades II vs Village in the Shade

Moving a Steam save to Switch works seamlessly in the reported transfer. Existing progress carries over without creating a new starting point.

Separate Switch releases without shared save data make choosing a version more consequential. The lack of a convenient transfer path is an unwelcome limitation.

The free Switch upgrade and 120-frame-per-second option are welcomed. The newer hardware's enhancements add tangible value to the console release.

The console releases lack hoped-for extra input options. Missing Switch 2 mouse support is a particular disappointment.

The modest price is repeatedly praised against the volume and quality of content. Even more critical accounts generally consider it worth the cost.

The substantial content and striking presentation can justify the price for players wanting the full experience. Others find it expensive beside farming alternatives, especially if they only intend to use Sunshine mode.

Fresh unlocks, builds, dialogue, and a second route keep many playing far beyond the first clear. Repeated bosses and dissatisfaction with the ending reduce that pull for some.

The two modes provide distinct ways to experience the same village. Their different balance of farming and horror adds flexibility for a second approach to the setting.

God Mode helps players enjoy the story and keep progressing without removing the entire combat challenge. Aim Assist and other adjustments offer additional ways to make play comfortable.

Remappable controls and a few basic adjustments help, but missing colorblind options and interface scaling limit accessibility. Small text can be a particular concern on a handheld screen.

Finding submenus and managing numerous resources can be cumbersome. The quantity of items and currencies makes organization a recurring friction point.

Crafting directly from storage and reasonably accessible bag upgrades reduce item-management friction. These conveniences help keep materials from becoming a constant interruption.

Some find enough fresh systems to distinguish the sequel. Others see a familiar trick repeated with different weapons and a new story.

The game stands out by turning familiar farming comforts into a setting for folk horror and social unease. Its strongest novelty comes from that combination rather than reinventing every daytime activity.

Characters react to weapons, defeats, and recent events with an unusually rich supply of conversations. The wit and responsiveness make returning to the hub rewarding.

Subtle hints and uneasy exchanges help bring the village mystery alive. Repeated everyday dialogue can feel unconvincing immediately after a dramatic confrontation.

There is plenty to collect, but the quantity of materials and currencies can become overwhelming. Collection appeals most to players comfortable juggling several goals.

Night-only collectibles make dangerous outings feel worthwhile. The large field guide also supplies long-term goals for players who enjoy tracking down unfamiliar items.

Stable high frame rates help combat feel fluid and immediate. Even the older Switch earns praise for smooth 60-frame-per-second play.

Performance depends on hardware and settings, with some hitching or frame-rate drops reported. Handheld refresh-rate caps can improve consistency, while Switch 2 impressions conflict across playthroughs.

Defeat usually brings resources, fresh dialogue, or useful knowledge instead of a sense of wasted time. That productive return is a major reason the repeated-run structure works.

Forgiving retries and limited penalties make failure manageable. One player finds the lack of a stronger consequence too lenient to preserve the stakes.

Some find the systems introduced clearly and at a manageable pace. Others feel adrift at the abrupt opening or overwhelmed before the core loop settles.

The introduction effectively establishes isolation and intrigue for some players. For others, hours of dialogue and delayed access to systems make the opening an obstacle to enjoying the full game.

Permanent upgrades and configurable Arcana give repeated attempts practical value. New options often change tactics rather than merely making attacks stronger.

Better tools and stamina upgrades can make daily work noticeably easier. Purchasing materials or meeting steep resource requirements can feel slow, and not every unlock remains valuable later on.

Music, relationships, and shared purpose can create a powerful emotional connection. The broader conflict and disappointing resolution leave some missing the original's intimacy.

Warm daily interactions make the darker turns more affecting. The story can move from comfort to tension and heartbreak without losing its emotional pull.

Fast loading supports quick restarts on newer hardware. The older Switch takes noticeably longer to boot and move between screens.

Loading is quick on most tested platforms, especially PS5. The original Switch running its own version is the main exception, with slower loading and map access.

Failed runs usually bring useful resources, knowledge, or new conversations, keeping progress tangible. Material bottlenecks and random encounters can still slow particular unlocks.

Milestones, farm expansion, and nighttime rewards usually provide clear reasons to keep working. Slow unlocks, late-game waiting, and upgrades with diminishing usefulness can interrupt that momentum.

The expanded mechanics are meaningful for many players, while others regard them as a cautious evolution. Expectations of a radically different sequel are unlikely to be met.

The game cleverly uses familiar farming habits and expectations against the player. Its thematic integration feels fresh, although the basic agricultural mechanics remain conventional.

Sharp dialogue and layered character writing are among the most consistent strengths. Even some who dislike the main story's resolution admire the scene-by-scene work.

Thoughtful writing explores community, sacrifice, and the appeal of rural escapism. Some everyday conversations fail to reflect major story events, and a few situations require extra suspension of disbelief.

Careful transitions, detailed artwork, and reliable execution make the game feel exceptionally refined. Small presentation flourishes repeatedly stand out.

The controller experience and integrated conveniences can feel impressively polished. Announced improvements also inspire confidence, though that expectation is more tentative than the hands-on praise.

Witty exchanges, mythological jokes, and playful songs regularly land. Humor brings warmth to a story with larger, darker stakes.

Dark humor occasionally cuts through the disturbing scenes. A sacrifice sequence is described as both horrifying and grimly comic.

Early Access accounts already find a substantial game, while acknowledging missing late areas in one build. The full-release account describes a substantial base package.

The daytime farming and crafting systems feel substantial enough to stand on their own. The horror element does not come at the expense of a complete agricultural foundation.

Selecting 4K on Switch 2 requires awkward system-level changes in the reported setup. A direct in-game display toggle is missed.

PC graphics customization is limited, and default windowed presentation can initially look cramped. Players hoping to tune the visuals extensively may be disappointed.

More ways to decorate the Crossroads make it feel personal and homey. Customization gives the space between runs extra appeal.

A broad furniture selection makes improving the dilapidated home rewarding. Placement can take adjustment because valid spots are not always clear.

The complete Switch 2 cartridge release earns clear approval. Having the game on the cartridge is a valued part of the physical edition.

The original Switch physical release is attractive because it offers much the same experience on Switch 2. The newer version’s game-key-card format gives little extra incentive when backward compatibility works well.

Learning patterns and using the available tools can make the challenge satisfying and fair. Harder routes, uneven boon strength, and chaotic encounters sometimes push it toward frustration.

The main experience is generally approachable, although nighttime discoveries can be confusing. The gentler mode’s reduced management challenge appeals less to players who enjoy balancing resources.

A broad roster of foes helps keep encounters lively across the different regions. New enemies also encourage players to use the expanded combat toolkit.

Friendly spirits, hostile entities, and varied hauntings make nighttime encounters interesting. Some find that rotation compelling for many hours, while others tire of repeating familiar challenges.

Many praise the measured arrival of new systems and unlocks. Others find the opening overwhelming, midgame progress uneven, or the ending rushed.

The slow opening and long gaps between plot developments are the most persistent complaints. Others enjoy the deliberate rhythm, finding that everyday work makes the village’s secrets and relationships more effective.

Evolving dialogue and detailed environments make the world feel alive. Visual and character details help the hub feel like a place worth returning to.

The village can feel like a second home through its convincing soundscape, visuals, and everyday interactions. That familiarity also makes its darker moments more effective.

Incantations make the hub's witchcraft feel useful and tied to long-term growth. Collecting ingredients is rewarding for some and an unnecessary management burden for others.

Crafting supplies plenty of ways to improve and personalize the farm, with stored materials accessible to machines and the workbench. Some production chains become inefficient once raw crops earn money more easily.

Magic and combat effects are frequently praised for spectacle and style. Some find overlapping effects obscure enemies and make precise dodging harder.

Warm daylight and more threatening nighttime effects make the same places feel dramatically different. Lighting is especially effective at deepening immersion and turning familiar paths unsettling.

Omega attacks, casts, and distinct weapons add tactical choices to the familiar action. Most find the extra depth rewarding, though some combinations flow better than others.

Farming and supernatural encounters usually reinforce each other through shared tools and useful rewards. A few find the two halves unevenly balanced or insufficiently connected during long waits for the story.

Resources give runs useful secondary goals and feed meaningful upgrades. The number of currencies and the cost of late unlocks are recurring complaints.

Money can be tight early on, but profitable crops eventually make the economy generous. That growth also exposes uneven returns from processing, livestock, hunting, and some errands.

The emphasis on women and variety of ages and ethnicities are explicitly welcomed. The cast's range adds to its visual appeal.

Varied personalities, motives, and flaws give the small community a believable range of people. Those differences make its social tensions more interesting.

Fast, satisfying action now puts more weight on positioning, crowd control, and charged magic. Some prefer the original's immediate rhythm, and a few builds feel less fluid.

Occasional confrontations make surprisingly good use of ordinary farm tools and environmental targets. These sequences work best as deliberate encounters built around avoiding attacks and finding openings.

Subtle portrait highlights and fluid combat movement add life to the presentation. Small transitions and flourishes receive as much admiration as the larger action.

Detailed, expressive sprite animations give the small characters personality. Cute movement and reactions make both everyday life and moments of fear more affecting.

Dozens of hours are supported by continuing unlocks, discoveries, and optional challenges. Length is generally praised when the central loop remains enjoyable.

The campaign offers substantial playtime and can remain engaging for dozens of hours. Extensive side goals and collection systems can stretch it much further for invested players.

Melinoë's magic, cast, and sprint require a different mindset from the first game. Patience usually pays off, but early runs can feel awkward or chaotic.

Basic farming is approachable, but learning the game extends well beyond the introduction. Hidden nighttime rules reward experimentation, while uneven guidance and slowly revealed systems can cause confusion.

Hand-painted spaces contain rich detail and strong visual identities. Environments contribute both atmosphere and visual storytelling across the two routes.

Fine details in foliage, buildings, water, wildlife, and light make the countryside rewarding to look around. The environment remains attractive even when its atmosphere turns threatening.

The run-based delivery and mythological family drama keep many invested. The larger stakes, uneven pacing, and divisive ending prevent a uniform endorsement of the central story.

The village’s rules, hidden history, and gradual revelations create a gripping central mystery. It is a much stronger narrative attraction than the familiar farming premise alone suggests, though reaching each revelation takes patience.

The accounts that discuss bugs report a notably clean experience. One PC playthrough encountered none at all.

One complete playthrough reported no bugs or other issues. That clean experience is encouraging, although it does not establish identical results across every platform.

Combat and the rewards between runs produce strong enjoyment. Even brief or unsuccessful attempts can feel worthwhile.

The mixture of ordinary routines and supernatural surprises is consistently enjoyable for many players. Even those with pacing complaints often remain eager to keep playing.

Expressive portraits, rich color, and inventive mythological designs are near-universal highlights. Many consider this the studio's strongest visual work.

The hand-painted countryside is among the game’s most consistently praised qualities. Cute characters, rich scenery, and unsettling nighttime changes create a distinctive visual identity.

The surface and Underworld routes add substantial variety without generally sacrificing quality. The same rooms and bosses can still become familiar during the required repeat clears.

A wide range of farming, gathering, crafting, and other activities gives the game substantial depth. Even lengthy playthroughs can leave plenty of systems and goals to explore.

The game looks striking through detailed artwork and polished models rather than demanding photorealism. The older Switch's blurry docked image is a notable platform-specific exception.

The game is repeatedly described as exceptionally beautiful, including on handheld screens. A few designs and locations blend together, but the overall presentation is a major attraction.

The consensus is strongly enthusiastic about an exceptionally crafted action roguelite. Reservations focus on familiarity, resource management, and the ending rather than the strength of its core action.

The overall response is strongly positive: the distinctive village mystery elevates an enjoyable farming foundation. Slow pacing, inconvenient saving, and occasional balance or technical issues remain meaningful caveats.

Room rewards, hub unlocks, and fresh conversations make the next run hard to resist. A few find the narrative-driven structure convoluted, but the loop is a consistent highlight.

Daily chores, new equipment, and discoveries create a strong urge to play another day. The routine can become repetitive for players more interested in the mystery than maintaining a farm.

Useful unlocks often make repeat attempts worthwhile, and weapons can unlock without excessive effort. Late resource costs and repeated clears can still become tedious.

Required errands, gathering, and upgrade costs can become tiring. Story-focused players may feel they are rushing chores simply to reach the next interesting development.

The hub garden is described as charming and useful. Growing ingredients gives time between runs an appealing practical purpose.

The farming is familiar, approachable, and generally rewarding, with enough depth to support long play. It is less convincing for players who see the chores only as a barrier to reaching the mystery.

Clever mythological reinterpretations and small references reward curiosity. There is plenty to explore for players who enjoy learning about the gods and their world.

The village’s increasingly dark history is a powerful reason to return. Its unfolding secrets make the setting feel worth understanding beyond simply completing farm chores.

Dashing and sprinting feel smooth once the new rhythm clicks. Returning players may miss Zagreus's repeated dashes or find Melinoë less immediately slick.

Moving around the village feels good, and conveniences such as strafing help with routine work. The responsive movement supports both exploration and farming.

Relationships evolve naturally across repeated visits, making the cast feel increasingly familiar. One criticism is that Melinoë can seem too perfect, while others find her doubts compelling.

Building trust with initially distant villagers makes relationships feel earned. Their developing bonds, personal histories, and changing roles strengthen attachment to Kagatsu.

Supporting characters often have layered personalities and relationships worth pursuing. A less enthusiastic view finds the new supporting cast likable without matching the first game's favorites.

Villagers have distinct struggles, motivations, and links to the larger mystery. Most find them unusually substantial, although some personal side stories add little beyond making a character more relatable.

The Crossroads combines lively personalities with dark, magical underworld themes. Its mood helps make the larger conflict feel personal.

Peaceful scenery and quietly threatening social rules create a memorable atmosphere. The village remains uneasy even before direct supernatural encounters begin.

Portable versions are often praised for smooth performance and convenient interrupted play. Small-screen readability can make demanding fights harder for some players.

Portable play is a strong fit, with attractive visuals across tested devices. Steam Deck impressions are positive apart from small-text concerns and some recommendations to cap refresh rates.

A large mythological cast offers memorable designs, personalities, and interactions. Some find the new lineup less memorable than the original despite liking individual newcomers.

The relatively small cast is memorable and varied, with clear personalities and meaningful roles. Getting to know the villagers is a substantial part of the appeal.

Modest hardware demands make the game accessible on older equipment. It offers a visually strong experience without requiring an expensive setup.

The original Switch release works well on Switch 2 through backward compatibility. Most issues seen on older hardware are reduced without losing the portable experience.

Chaos trials, modifiers, and further discoveries provide substantial play beyond the first clear. Some dislike the narrative rationale for continuing even when they admire the amount to do.

Optional challenges, collection goals, and farm improvements give players reasons to continue after the main story. Several finish the campaign still eager to spend more time in Kagatsu.

The magick meter's position above health takes some adjustment. Its placement initially feels unfamiliar during the shift to a more magic-focused combat system.

Some text is smaller than desired on Steam Deck, and interface scaling is unavailable. It remains readable, but the fixed size limits comfort.

Developing relationships can feel layered and satisfying, with more ways to spend time together. One account jokes that arranging Hot Springs visits is frustratingly difficult.

The absence of romance is generally accepted or welcomed in favor of mystery, friendship, and family bonds. The relationships provide emotional depth without making marriage the destination.

Arcana and Hex upgrades provide meaningful ways to tailor abilities. The ability to shape a loadout is more engaging than simply raising numbers.

Shrine rewards connect dangerous nighttime collecting with practical improvements to the farm. New recipes, paths, fences, and passive benefits give exploration a useful purpose beyond advancing the mystery.

Performances consistently give the cast personality, warmth, and gravitas. Even small exchanges are often worth stopping to hear.

There is no voice acting, which some regard as a missing element or hope to see added later. The criticism is generally mild alongside praise for the otherwise immersive audio.

Controls generally feel tight and immediate, particularly at high frame rates. One account finds that delays between certain abilities can interrupt otherwise responsive play.

Tool wheels and strafing help everyday work flow smoothly, particularly with a controller. Precise positioning can still feel fiddly, with overshot rocks and misdirected actions disrupting fieldwork.

One account finds navigating menus unusually satisfying. Another struggles to locate inventory submenus, so presentation polish does not always guarantee discoverability.

The notebook makes it easy to keep track of purchases, recipes, and building projects without repeated trips or menu searches. Tool wheels and shortcuts also work well, although original Switch menus can respond slowly.

The two routes and more open regions give the familiar room structure welcome variations. Some still want more freedom and variety in how paths connect.

The main village has a strong visual identity, but some areas, particularly the mines, feel less distinctive. Not every location matches the surrounding countryside’s character.

Tasks and character goals provide direction, but resource errands can feel like busywork. Random character appearances can also stretch relationship questlines beyond their natural pace.

Errands often pay off with useful blueprints, resources, or stronger friendships. Opinions differ on whether those rewards compensate for simple collection requests that can feel like busywork.

Menus pair bespoke artwork with smooth transitions and a strong visual identity. The interface is often admired as part of the overall craft.

Useful tracking and shortcut systems make planning multiple activities easier. The notebook is a standout convenience, even if the interface’s visual presentation can look sparse.

New enemies reward tactical adaptation and make strong visual impressions. Their designs help the expanded world feel distinctive.

The spirits are distinctive and unsettling, with some especially memorable later threats. Their designs create menace without abandoning the game’s stylized visual identity.

Distinct regions, contextual conversations, and familiar places reshaped by conflict create a convincing mythological world. The witchcraft systems usually feel closely tied to that setting.

Kagatsu feels convincing through its insular traditions, difficult relationships, and coherent supernatural rules. The community gives ordinary work a deeper meaning and makes its secrets more compelling.

Impact sounds and precise attack cues make combat feel physical and readable. Audio feedback strengthens the action as well as the atmosphere.

Ambient wildlife, footsteps, knocks, and sudden threat cues make sound one of the strongest parts of the presentation. Quiet daytime detail also makes nighttime intrusions more unsettling.

Bosses are frequent highlights, especially the musical Scylla encounter and fights built around learnable patterns. A minority find them less memorable than the original's roster or eventually tire of repeats.

Bosses are a welcome surprise, offering distinct patterns and creative uses for familiar farming tools. They provide strong story climaxes without turning the whole game into an action RPG.

Most tested versions run exceptionally smoothly, including several handhelds and newer consoles. Reports are consistently positive across the supplied platform coverage.

Steam Deck and PC impressions are generally strong, with efficient portable performance. Switch reports vary, ranging from flawless play to noticeable inconsistencies, particularly on Switch 2 in one playthrough.

The score combines mythic instruments, guitars, electronics, and memorable vocals with exceptional range. Adaptive boss music is a recurring standout.

Gentle seasonal melodies make farming pleasant, while darker pieces support supernatural danger. The score’s restrained instrumentation and changing moods are widely praised.

Low power demand supports worthwhile handheld battery life. Steam Deck and other PC handheld testing suggests the game can run efficiently without sacrificing its appealing presentation.

Achievement completion is considered approachable thanks to God Mode. The hardest optional difficulty settings are separate from that manageable completion goal.

Different supernatural creatures follow their own behavioral patterns. Learning those differences helps keep nighttime encounters tense rather than entirely predictable.

Lining up with individual tiles, rocks, or stumps is a recurring irritation. Strafing helps, but players who care about perfectly arranged rows may find accidental actions especially frustrating.

The dog becomes a useful fast-travel companion. Its ability to bring the player home makes everyday trips more convenient.

Animal familiars are charming companions with useful combat and gathering benefits. Their appeal adds warmth to the systems between and during runs.

One account finds every god offers desirable powers, while another sees a fundamental gap between the strongest and weakest boons. That disagreement affects whether random rewards feel flexible or unfair.

The slanted viewpoint suits the painted world and adds an unsettling visual quality. It can occasionally make depth harder to judge.

Minecart checkpoints remove the need to repeat already-cleared floors on each expedition. That makes deeper quarry runs less tedious.

A major early rule break is forced rather than left to the player. That weakens the feeling of personal responsibility for disobeying the village’s warnings.

Some praise clear telegraphs even amid spectacular effects. Others struggle with overlapping attacks or small enemy cues, especially on a handheld screen.

Prepared meals can help sustain longer days, but cooking is not equally compelling to everyone. Complex recipes and inexpensive basic recovery food can make elaborate dishes feel unnecessary.

The PC accounts that explicitly discuss crashes report none. These observations support a stable experience on the tested setups.

Long scenes cannot always be skipped. Combined with slow progression and restricted saving, that makes the narrative-heavy structure less flexible.

Night exploration offers secrets, useful resources, and the satisfaction of learning a dangerous place. Finding obscure interactions can be rewarding, although some objects and optional discoveries are easy to overlook.

Expressive portraits and distinctive gestures communicate personality without spoken performances. The detail helps the villagers feel individual and emotionally readable.

The sequel retains the original's character-led structure and satisfying action while expanding its systems. Familiarity is usually a strength, though it can also contribute to fatigue.

The dog whistle is a useful way to return home quickly. Restricted travel elsewhere still leaves long cross-map runs, and impressions differ on how much that walking matters.

Fishing is simple and satisfying for some, but others find it less engaging or wish for more spots and species. Its money-making value is strongest early on.

Console rumble, including HD rumble and haptics, is noticeably effective. It adds enough to the experience to influence one platform preference.

Books and other clues can help explain the spirits, but important guidance may arrive late or remain obscure. Event instructions and optional interactions are also easy to miss.

Nighttime exploration delivers strong dread through vulnerability, sound, and unfamiliar threats in familiar places. Scares can become milder with experience, and some encounters feel more silly or repetitive than frightening.

Hunting adds bows, bait, and traps to the usual farming activities. Some enjoy mastering it, while others find the repeated shooting dull or the rewards too weak to matter.

Random rewards add excitement but can leave a run feeling underpowered. The unpredictability is part of the appeal and an occasional source of irritation.

The fishing minigame divides opinion between pleasantly simple and insufficiently engaging. Limited variety can make it less appealing over time.

The deep quarry gives mining an appealing sense of progression and useful reasons to descend further. It can also become a substantial challenge, with better rewards and checkpoints encouraging continued expeditions.

The contrast between comforting farm life and supernatural danger is usually a central strength. Routine, relationships, and risk can heighten each other, even when their pacing does not always align.

Handheld suspension makes it convenient to stop between responsibilities and resume in place. That flexibility is especially helpful when a complete run exceeds the available time.

Arcana, weapons, boons, and Hexes provide extensive choices before and during a run. Rich synergies reward experimentation, though bad random combinations can undermine a build.

The main story frequently interrupts plans and determines when rules can be broken. Sunshine mode provides a more peaceful sandbox, while some players appreciate being prompted through important events.

Festivals offer welcome milestones beyond farm construction. Others find the calendar too sparse and the events too focused on dialogue rather than engaging activities.

Seasonal changes enrich the countryside and help convey rural Japan. Weather and shifting scenery also deepen the contrast between inviting days and threatening nights.

Forgiving basic farming costs and meaningful stamina upgrades make managing the day rewarding. Seasonal offerings create useful goals, while food helps extend longer work sessions.

Sneaking through familiar streets past enormous spirits turns the village into a thrilling nighttime obstacle course. The ordinary farming perspective makes those close encounters feel particularly vulnerable.

The Switch upgrade download is considered modest. Its file size is a positive part of the console value assessment.

Being vulnerable to spirits makes resource gathering feel risky and exciting. Survival is mostly about avoiding danger and deciding when to retreat rather than overpowering every threat.

Tutorials divide opinion: some appreciate the clear, gradual explanations, while others find them excessive and prolonged. Experienced farming players are especially likely to resent learning familiar systems so slowly.

Weapons generally offer satisfying alternatives, but some encounters seem friendlier to ranged builds. Melee styles can feel disadvantaged against dense projectile attacks.

Sunshine mode can make the game more suitable for a younger player sharing an existing copy. That conditional suggestion does not extend to the disturbing main story.

Hair combinations and color controls allow some personalization. Limited styles and the lack of skin-tone options make the creator feel restrictive to several players.

Melinoë is widely liked as a distinct, determined heroine whose magic suits her personality. Some miss Zagreus's charm or wish she had rougher edges.

Canceling an action can require an awkward controller grip. That becomes especially annoying when correcting an accidental farming action.

The village layout becomes familiar after an initially intimidating start. Real-time NPC locations make it easier to find residents and complete errands through its winding paths.

Discovering each spirit’s unusual weakness can be deeply satisfying. Some solutions are obscure enough to require repeated experimentation, careful observation, or familiarity with Japanese folklore.

Rotating nighttime hauntings provide welcome uncertainty and different challenges. Their unpredictability remains compelling for some players, while others find the repeated encounters tiresome or obscure over time.

The English version receives praise, though occasional typos and awkward phrasing are reported. Locking a save to its initial language is a separate frustration for players who want to switch later.

Saving only when sleeping repeatedly frustrates players who need to stop mid-day. Rolling back recent save states is a welcome safeguard, but does not provide the same convenience as saving on demand.