It is absolutely crazy to think a journalist could ever have a different opinion than you.
It doesn't matter how many of my friends, and coworkers, tell me to play this game. It has been recommended to me 50 times. I totally don't care, because it does not look like something I want to play. I didn't care for Persona 5. I absolutely do not care about some "gut wrenching story". I dropped Stellar Blade as soon as it tried to be sad and shit.
I'd rather play Dwarf Fortress or Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time, or actual FUN games.
I'm sure some journalists were falling asleep playing this artsy fartsy crap. This kind of game is nails on a chalkboard for me.
I didn't ever pick up God of War(modern) or The Last of Us, no matter how acclaimed they are. I don't give a shit about this kind of movie game. I don't really even watch TV or movies any more because at 35, I've seen all these stories 100 times. WOW SOME WITCH IS KILLING EVERYONE AND WE NEED TO STOP IT. EPIC.
I bet there are scenes where the party has to make some tough decision. I be someone sacrifices themselves at some point. EPIC FTW.
And the entire thing is shot in uncanny valley.

Try sitting a WW2 vet in front of a video game with a sad story and expect them to feel anything.
People who have actually suffered think this shit is retarded.
It's like when your friend is complaining about their issues as a homeowner. The shithead doesn't even realize they own a fucking house. They look like a moron to someone still renting, or living with their parents.
Perspective.

WOW YOUR ARTSY FARTSY FAVORITE GAME ISN'T FOR EVERYONE.

wait a sec... so if sandstorms are what destroy bases, and the hagga rift has no sandstorms... does that mean bases there never get wiped?