Oh, what a game. Where should I start?

Sons of the Forest is an improvement and next step in the previous game's Survival Horror-esque game. From firearms, new weapons, new enemies, and more simpler comforts like a GPS and Vehicles. However said new comforts to the game like the guns and the GPS help as much as it harms the game's overall attempt at horror once the player gets it going; a usual consequence of mastering the game, but a massive disparity compared to you just starting.

+ New and Improved Mechanics compared to the previous game like GPS and Combat
+ Fun Construction
+ Fun new ways of travel rather than just on foot
+ Items and Supplies more bountiful
+ Kelvin and Virginia are great companions; especially our simple-minded deaf boy.
+ Foraging and its bounties provide a rich potential for survival...
- ... That unfortunately become way less used with more powerful weapons and tools
- Alongside that, exploits in restarting the Server can outright spawn ammo and other supplies infinitely.
- The improvements and more action-oriented hurt the game just as much as it helps it slightly.
- Glider's busted mechanics essentially makes travel anticlimactic as it is easy to gain height.
- Firearms are utterly busted; made moreso since server restarting supplies you with more than enough bullets.
- Story is barebones despite the mystery

Even with the downsides, the game is extremely fun and especially moreso with a friend. I rate this 9/10

Probably the most immersive game I have ever experienced. Not only does the world feel alive and real, but the NPC's around the forest do as well, with them having the best enemy AI out of any game I have ever played (beside maybe Red Dead). Not only that, but the more I play the more I become intrigued about new items, enemies and the secrets behind the forest. At first glance of the game (around a year and a half ago) I was concerned that the "horror" within the game would take away from the survival aspect which I was yearning for, however I was mistaken as the aspects that include horror are seamlessly included in the story and overall survival. The game is also graphically stunning, and even with a mid-tier gaming lap top I am able to max out every graphic setting while maintaining around 50 FPS. This game is not only my far and away favorite survival game of all time, but a contender for my personal favorite game -- along with Elden Ring. Finally, if I have one tip for anyone thinking about purchasing the game, please take in every waking moment as it is such a unique experience, and as a final tip: make sure to never look any tips for your journey, and remember to save your game.