This review contains spoilers
Being a while since the last time I read a VN, so decided it would be "Tokyo Necro" a tittle which I've being thirsty to try it out since it got translated on March. Needless to say it became one of my favorite Nitro+ tittles. How it throws a mesh of ideas altogether and the fucking commitment to make it work is phenomenal.
Setting up the world into an ice age cyberpunk future japan, an hopeless land infested of living dead, threatening by necromancers. And only our fellow dead stalkers shall bring light to our so longed tomorrow, yet to come. For no surprises here, Tokyo Necro is imbued with themes and dualities which progressively escalates.
From creating it's own UI packed with tridimensional views, immersive boot up and countless maneuvers beautifully bending their visuals. Felt as some sort of toxin was attached to my brain, while showcasing LMD imagery to what I witness within at the cost of my own eyesight getting worse.
As more info dump is compiled and archived. The merrier Tokyo Necro world unfolds their branched paths, architecting it's database filled with questions yet to be answered. An intertwined maze so to speak, expanding as the harsher content unfolds doubting it's morality and exposition.
I can't help myself but feel amazed how presents their dualities regarding human nature to it's core. Leaping on Tokyo Necro rabbit hole, and definitely not my uncommon fixation upon life and death speaking louder than my words. But an thoughtful process orchestrated within their emotions
Speaking of which, I love the contrast between Ethica and Souun during the fully 3D animated fighting scenes work. Giving a clean view from their distinct personalities upon making use of the full potential their budget weaponry provide. As successfully strive prior undead elimination agenda, on top of all the blood splashes though the screen with their life's practically on edge.
From one side of the spectrum we have our serious and gloomy protagonist Souun, committed to the job as he wields his dual pistols at each hand. With the assistance of his EX-brain he is able to enhance his capabilities re-eliminating the undead. Almost makes you think he is a machine from his lack of expressions, but only on the surface level.
While on the other hand Ethica shows sheer guts as she maneuvers though the battlefield holding her chainsaw on one hand, and her daring shotgun on the other. Harboring stubborn commitment not to use her EX-brain due her gripes with her old man, are reason to applaud as her herculean feats makes up for her reckless actions.
Fully 3D animated fighting scenes were a delight to experience though the whole course Tokyo Necro provided. The first aspect which baited me in from the unavoidable brain damage due sheer excitement, combined with rapid-fire inputs though the EX-brain visor. And let's not forget how music plays a major role as well. On the side note tho, I heard FMDM presents similarities, but giant mechs instead. So I'm curious to play into an inner future.
I guess it's pretty obvious by now that Ethica is my favorite character, so where should I start? Ethica trajectory, development and her all being is so real and grounding to me. Which not only give us some great character drama though and though, but raises discussions humanity left within this world due their visionary advances. In the end what truly means to be alive in a ice age world surrounded by death?
Every step she took I was there cheering out of joy, on beauty and the ugly Ethica carried that flashy smug though the whole course never giving up of being herself so passionately with her usual bravado. Just the good old Ethica, as she would say while bringing trust on grief. Earnest due powerless, and being that ray of sunshine who evokes hope though despair.
It's to what she stands for that makes her who she is, as Ethica's obsession living her life at her fullness without regrets left behind. Spreading her words with affection, but carrying some bittersweet as the deeper content unravels and tries to change who she is.
Ethica's chainsaw is symbol of her everlasting rebellion within the grudges from her past, harboring hatred and rush when the motor ignites an octave higher. Gloom and defeat when snap in half, only shows is way more than a cool way to mow down zombies.
If wasn't enough already. Ethica on top of all that is also one of the best well written lesbian characters I have witness. As gives us a flesh out take I never knew that desperately wanted. Yuri fans are for a treat, I say that much as a big Ethica fan and everything about her fascinates me.
As I mentioned before I'm a huge fan of the discussion/dualities that comes upon life and death. To my surprise it's not as straightforward bringing up the weigh loss, nor value life holds within loved one. It's more dissect, not holding back when showing it's dark content filled with cruelty and unsettling thoughts.
But at the same time brings emotions in to play considering our given setting wearing a morbid look with death knocking at your door. There is no right nor wrong, but there is however the engrained role necromancy plays out into Tokyo Necro. As a pivot witch purpose is to bring dead back to life at the cheap cost of their emotions.
From grudges the once dead brought back to life, or redemption due their sins when were living. It's a full platter constantly falling deeper into the rabbit hole, as chipping out your brain venturing though where the bottom stands among these forbidden acts within human comprehension.
But at the same time left me with an uplifting mood, as behind all the gore and atrocities being committed. As these character seek out their own humanity within this isolated and frigid world, though a psychedelic kaleidoscope imbued with endless sensations what is feels to live.
Setting up the world into an ice age cyberpunk future japan, an hopeless land infested of living dead, threatening by necromancers. And only our fellow dead stalkers shall bring light to our so longed tomorrow, yet to come. For no surprises here, Tokyo Necro is imbued with themes and dualities which progressively escalates.
From creating it's own UI packed with tridimensional views, immersive boot up and countless maneuvers beautifully bending their visuals. Felt as some sort of toxin was attached to my brain, while showcasing LMD imagery to what I witness within at the cost of my own eyesight getting worse.
As more info dump is compiled and archived. The merrier Tokyo Necro world unfolds their branched paths, architecting it's database filled with questions yet to be answered. An intertwined maze so to speak, expanding as the harsher content unfolds doubting it's morality and exposition.
I can't help myself but feel amazed how presents their dualities regarding human nature to it's core. Leaping on Tokyo Necro rabbit hole, and definitely not my uncommon fixation upon life and death speaking louder than my words. But an thoughtful process orchestrated within their emotions
Speaking of which, I love the contrast between Ethica and Souun during the fully 3D animated fighting scenes work. Giving a clean view from their distinct personalities upon making use of the full potential their budget weaponry provide. As successfully strive prior undead elimination agenda, on top of all the blood splashes though the screen with their life's practically on edge.
From one side of the spectrum we have our serious and gloomy protagonist Souun, committed to the job as he wields his dual pistols at each hand. With the assistance of his EX-brain he is able to enhance his capabilities re-eliminating the undead. Almost makes you think he is a machine from his lack of expressions, but only on the surface level.
While on the other hand Ethica shows sheer guts as she maneuvers though the battlefield holding her chainsaw on one hand, and her daring shotgun on the other. Harboring stubborn commitment not to use her EX-brain due her gripes with her old man, are reason to applaud as her herculean feats makes up for her reckless actions.
Fully 3D animated fighting scenes were a delight to experience though the whole course Tokyo Necro provided. The first aspect which baited me in from the unavoidable brain damage due sheer excitement, combined with rapid-fire inputs though the EX-brain visor. And let's not forget how music plays a major role as well. On the side note tho, I heard FMDM presents similarities, but giant mechs instead. So I'm curious to play into an inner future.
I guess it's pretty obvious by now that Ethica is my favorite character, so where should I start? Ethica trajectory, development and her all being is so real and grounding to me. Which not only give us some great character drama though and though, but raises discussions humanity left within this world due their visionary advances. In the end what truly means to be alive in a ice age world surrounded by death?
Every step she took I was there cheering out of joy, on beauty and the ugly Ethica carried that flashy smug though the whole course never giving up of being herself so passionately with her usual bravado. Just the good old Ethica, as she would say while bringing trust on grief. Earnest due powerless, and being that ray of sunshine who evokes hope though despair.
It's to what she stands for that makes her who she is, as Ethica's obsession living her life at her fullness without regrets left behind. Spreading her words with affection, but carrying some bittersweet as the deeper content unravels and tries to change who she is.
Ethica's chainsaw is symbol of her everlasting rebellion within the grudges from her past, harboring hatred and rush when the motor ignites an octave higher. Gloom and defeat when snap in half, only shows is way more than a cool way to mow down zombies.
If wasn't enough already. Ethica on top of all that is also one of the best well written lesbian characters I have witness. As gives us a flesh out take I never knew that desperately wanted. Yuri fans are for a treat, I say that much as a big Ethica fan and everything about her fascinates me.
As I mentioned before I'm a huge fan of the discussion/dualities that comes upon life and death. To my surprise it's not as straightforward bringing up the weigh loss, nor value life holds within loved one. It's more dissect, not holding back when showing it's dark content filled with cruelty and unsettling thoughts.
But at the same time brings emotions in to play considering our given setting wearing a morbid look with death knocking at your door. There is no right nor wrong, but there is however the engrained role necromancy plays out into Tokyo Necro. As a pivot witch purpose is to bring dead back to life at the cheap cost of their emotions.
From grudges the once dead brought back to life, or redemption due their sins when were living. It's a full platter constantly falling deeper into the rabbit hole, as chipping out your brain venturing though where the bottom stands among these forbidden acts within human comprehension.
But at the same time left me with an uplifting mood, as behind all the gore and atrocities being committed. As these character seek out their own humanity within this isolated and frigid world, though a psychedelic kaleidoscope imbued with endless sensations what is feels to live.