Restless | Preview Impressions

About Restless, from BoardGameGeek:

"Rumors of a spreading corruption whisper through the streets of the once-serene Everion. Will you be the adventurers who break the cycle of chaos and become renowned heroes?" Restless is a highly replayable fantasy adventure game where you and up to three other players lose yourselves in a vast open world brimming with dangers, treasures, and excitement. While it focuses on cooperative gameplay, it also includes a competitive variant. Game Arc Each playthrough is split into three chapters of roughly 45 minutes per player. Depending on player count and playstyle, it can be played as a one-shot or saved between chapters using the quick-save system. Play style Explore the boundless world of Everion and experience gripping adventures. Collect and trade resources, buy and upgrade powerful items, specialize in professions, and befriend animal companions along the way. As each chapter draws to a close, you will team up with the other players to fight a powerful boss. Storybook Restless is a storybook game with a focus on short, flavorful stories. Each player experiences their own unscripted adventure. Every session and every playthrough offers new choices, surprises, and challenges that will keep you on the edge of your seat. -description from the publisher