I played this game when it came out on the Wii on 2009. Back then, when I finished I thought that was my favorite game of all time, but I never played it again since then.

So I finally took the chance to play it again but this time on this new version for the Vita, and I was curious (and worried) to find out if I will like it as much as I did before.

Turns out it is still peak!!! What a game, I just finished and I could played all over again. 14 years later and I still think this is my favorite game, I even think it is better than before, most likely because I can appreciate it better now that I'm older and have a little more experience with games.

But the question is, why do I like it so much?
Well for starter, the art style is beyond amazing. Every character, every enemy, every background, every sprite, every frame is a literal piece of art. I get happy just looking at the it.
The combat is very addictive once you get the hang of it, and the boss battles are the highlight of the game.
The story has that Vanillaware charm, with lovable characters and heartfelt moments, while using the Japanese folklore and mythology.
And the music just sealed the deal. The seamless transitions between area songs and battle songs makes traversing the world an incredible experience.

I know that this game is not for everyone, and I understand the complains that a lot of people have. But for me, this game checks all my boxes, and I have a weak spot for the Edo period as well. So yeah, best game!

I can't wait to start with the DLC. Hopefully one day we will see this game in glorious 4K!