I agree with Slog Bait that the cartoonyness has been taken way over the top and should really go back to the levels of AE and not an inch further. I dunno how Lorne thinks mixing this pretty deep story with over the top comedy is a good idea. Because the story of Abe is inherently not a comedic one. It has some very serious tones that are kind of bleached out by the forced comedy that is supposed to brighten it all up.
A good example, aside from the mentioned intro, is the cutscene where Abe gets his Shrykull powers. It's a pretty powerful cutscene where Abe is greeted by some of those he already saved, is unsure on what to do next and then gets this ancient mystical powers. Afterwards he realizes what he has and walks out with this badass look on his face. That's where it should have ended. But for some reason there has to be some forced comedy and Abe trips and falls on his face. Sure it makes you chuckle, but it's extremely out of place.
I really hope they tone it down a bit in future games.
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