Objectively speaking, I wouldn't say this game is a 10; it has flaws: the combat lacks a bit more complexity and the level design is really basic and repetitive, there's not much challenge as long as you level up enough and the game makes you walk a lot, which is boring.

My rating is a subjective one. This is one of my favorite games of all time. It's very unique and it just got me hooked in a way that few other titles could. The characters are really memorable, I love the story and it got me very emotionally engaged and thrilled. Combat is really fun, though it could have a little more mobility and variety. The audiovisual feedback from connecting hits and skills feels very satisfying to me, and winning battles that had a stake on the story felt meaningful. Outside the main questline, I also felt motivated to grind for better weapons and skills. The desktop system and the game setting as a whole are incredibly immersive imo. I usually don't like reading non-essential stuff inside any game but, in this case, exploring the lore was very engaging, especially in the forum system.

I think the biggest reason why I find this game so good and immersive is that everything you do feels deeply connected to the story. Gameplay and progression feels meaningful because every step you take brings Haseo closer to his goals; even just grinding levels is an essential part of his journey to get his former power back. Nothing feels like a waste of time in this game. It's an amazing experience if you let yourself get immersed in The World.