Playing through this now. Apologies for the necro bump.
I never even knew it existed. Mostly because at the time it launched I didn't have a PS4. Then a few days ago a guy on a bike forum posts some pics of the "Weasel" BMX which is obviously a Mongoose parody. So I bought it for PC, now that it exists.
At first I started getting a bit frustrated. It's slow, very slow. I also hadn't worked out that the orbs show you where to go, once you are done exploring and feel lost. This helped immensely.
I love it. Spotted Merle Dandridge immediately (well, heard) and then noticed Charlie, Billy Boswell
I've found it utterly captivating. Most probably because of the timing (playing a game about a supposed virus every one thinks is the flu, quarantine etc) is a bit surreal but the experience has been amazing. After playing Doom Eternal a bit recently it's just what I needed. The visuals are stunning too. In the scene in the caravan park with the rain etc I had to rub my eyes because it looked so realistic. And yeah, when the music kicks in its a real delight.
I think I am on the last chapter now. I have been taking it slow and making sure I find everything I can, so have been doing a chapter per night.
If you haven't played this and decide to (on a PC) then one tip I will give is that the mouse indicator is pretty off putting. At first I was trying to copy the pattern below, figuring it to be like some sort of hack sequence like lock picking in FO games. It's not. You should ignore the pointer and just tune it in until it becomes smallest, then hold it there.
Stunning "game". Not sure I would call it that, it's more of an experience.