Another incredible installment of this series! The time off has really agreed with you, and I hope you enjoyed it, but I am definitely glad to see you back!
Positives:
+ Though heavily invested with the previous games of the series (and it is really wonderful to see how everything is beginning to tie together), this is a pretty good standalone game.
+No lag, and no glitches/bugs that I've noticed
+Good music
+Mute button
+Gorgeous scenery (as usual)
+Snarky examination comments are, as always, entertaining.
Negatives:
-I kind of miss the snarky comments when you use an item that is clearly not meant to be used on something else. I know those can be time consuming, though, so it's not a huge deal.
-When the door is stuck and you haven't oiled it yet but do input the right combination, you have to navigate away from the scene and back again for it to reset even though the light has flashed, which is a little bit annoying. (Again, not a huge deal, just mentioning it.)
That's about it! Again, a seriously fantastic game. While there are a few elements other games in this series have had that I do miss, the game plays wonderfully on its own. Great job, and I can't wait for the next one. Thank you!