That chap is a marketing genius. Articles ostensibly about him are effectively a promotional tour for his new game (available in all good stores prices $xx.xx)
And remember... it is a cosy game. That's what you'll be playing. If you like cosy games, then it's a good cosy game with an interesting Wredenesque storyline running through it. If you don't like cosy games, you won't like this game. It's not a deconstruction of cosy games. It is a cosy game.
If you're thinking of buying the game, though, read its reviews: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/Wanderstop/
And remember... it is a cosy game. That's what you'll be playing. If you like cosy games, then it's a good cosy game with an interesting Wredenesque storyline running through it. If you don't like cosy games, you won't like this game. It's not a deconstruction of cosy games. It is a cosy game.