There are 31 opening islands, and each has its own residents and a five-quest tutorial chain. The chain teaches the basics while it tells a story, and it ends at level 10.

Level 10 is also the level of your first advancement, when you branch into a profession inside your weapon family. Island, level and profession choice arrive together, which is part of why the ferry feels like a real departure.

You only need a handful of keys to finish the island, and the defaults are comfortable.

• ▸Arrow keys to move and climb.
• ▸Alt to jump.
• ▸Ctrl to attack.
• ▸Z to pick things up.
• ▸F to talk to the person in front of you.
• ▸Q to open your quests.

Dialogue in Kazoryu branches, so the people on your island can answer differently depending on what you say. Read the options before you click. When a quest names a target, the quest helper points you toward it and your journal keeps the goal in front of you.

Combat is the simplest it will ever be here. Skills cost MP and have timings, so use your signature skill when it counts and fall back on your basic attack in between.

Creatures drop gear for your family. Press Z over anything on the ground. You have seven equipment slots: weapon, outfit, charm, head, gloves, boots and ring. Do not optimise yet; wear what is better and move on.

When the fifth quest is done and you have reached level 10, a ferry takes you to Lantern Harbor. Before you board, make your profession choice, check your skills window and say goodbye to the island. The harbour is bigger and louder, and the wider story opens up from there.