was actually enjoying this quite a bit split-screen with my gf but man we could just not put up with that framerate. I have a pretty strong stomach for that sort of thing but once I switched to fencer it really started chugging past my limits. we've already each ordered copies of 4.1 and are itching to get back into it, so I'm not really gonna hold the shoddy performance against this version of the game. after all, budget titles on ps3 always struggle; it comes with the territory.

my first 20 missions thoughts:
- I want more third-person shooters designed as wave shooters (was playing risk of rain 2 and I enjoyed it for the same reason). playing this after a bunch of cover shooters is so refreshing
- weapon variety is legit and meaningful. near limitless player expression even with the limited controls.
- games with advanced movement techniques that require repeitive execution are fun. javelin dash-canceling with fencer is too addictive; reminds me of backdashing around in sotn or jump-rolling everywhere in ys viii.
- enemies are actually fucking scary. it's so easy for them to take control of the battle and force you to retreat, and thus proper positioning and approach are rewarded in turn.

japanese jank will never die!!