>>714568667the landscapes are not featureless. I think it's fun to make subsequent deliveries easier thru bridges, roads, ziplines. Your equipment choices also open up as you complete more of the game. That said it definitely isn't for everyone.
The second game is way better mechanically and UX/UI wise but it's really just more of the same gameplay loop. But ultimately the charm of the game is how beautiful it is graphically, both in-game and in cutscenes. It has one of the best third acts in gaming too, with really fun writing by Kojima while still retaining its heartfelt core.