it's beautiful they finally made a game with customization where you can't just choose a build within the first 2 hours of the game and keep at it until the end. finally a game that actually forces you to understand all kinds of builds, how they work, and wrap your mind around different playstyles in order to succeed. the game is hard, demanding, and wants you to learn, but unlike souls games, this isn't just about learning patterns (but that too), but, above all, understanding and adapting to the playstyle of your enemy.

what is the point of all those different options and all those builds if you are never gonna use them because you can get by with your favorite one? this is a question i have always been asking myself, and finally, i have a game just for me, that does it the other way around.

it feels rewarding to understand different builds, it feels fantastic to get that aha moment when you figure out what works together, test it in the battle, and immediately see positive results. in this game you are just as much of an enginner as you are a pilot, and this is exactly how mech games should be.

not a perfect game, i am tired of all the stagger mechanics in games lately, and the world design looks kind of... toy-like? but the story is intriguing (so far) and the gameplay exhilirating. great game and proof that from software is a great studio even without miyazaki around.