So…I’ll be honest.
I started this game thinking I wasted 70 dollars.
After the first bit of the game, I felt perplexed. I enjoyed a bit of the start, and some directions it took…but the overall “gameplay” sections weren’t my cup of tea and a certain character was really annoying me. I felt like I had to force myself to get through just to make something out of this purchase. I did buy it, so might as well make the most of it, you know?
Well…then I went through the second case. (known as chapter 1 for context. Will be referring to them that way after this)
Chapter 1 showed me this game had way more to it than just junk food. It was a dish made with effort by a team who obviously had passion. Sure, it wasn’t the best dish, but I could see what they were going for. I simply felt it was flawed and would probably just leave me feeling satisfied, if a bit miffed by certain stuff.
But by Chapter 2, I had gone through a case that took me for a ride and actually made me emotional. And believe me when I say…that’s a rarity.
Chapter 3 was slower, but still great in its own way and would lead to what I originally found to be my favourite case.
Chapter 4 was amazing. It literally went so above my expectations that the game played me like a fiddle. I fell into its trap and was right there with the characters in the big twist. One I also felt myself emotional with.
Then…Chapter 5.
This is likely one of the greatest final chapters of any visual novel only rivaled by The Great Ace Attorney 2 in my eyes. (For context, I experienced that game through lets plays online, so I technically haven’t played it. I know, I hate myself for it too.) It shocked me to my core and had me in disbelief so many times. I still feel so much for that ending, cause it felt so deserved.
It’s weird to say after all my doubts early on…but I honestly don’t even care about the issues anymore. They exist and may be real breakers for others, but this game made me appreciate all those steps.
It even made me love a character I originally disliked.
Ultimately…I can’t say whether this will remain my opinion over time, but I think this game made me realize something…
I just don’t find joy in trying to pick a top 5 favourite game. Top 10, 20, whatever…it just doesn’t feel fun having to put any of them down.
Cause really, I could easily put so many games I play in that Top 5 depending on my mood. Depending on how I look at it. I’m not a very good critic, but I don’t really want to be.
I just love games and experiencing the great things they have to offer.
So…I no longer wish to list any games on my top 5. I’ll still have my one favourite game of all time, but I just want to talk about my experiences and not focus on ranks or ratings.
(Cause, ultimately, I give most games near perfect ratings anyway.)
I started this game thinking I wasted 70 dollars.
After the first bit of the game, I felt perplexed. I enjoyed a bit of the start, and some directions it took…but the overall “gameplay” sections weren’t my cup of tea and a certain character was really annoying me. I felt like I had to force myself to get through just to make something out of this purchase. I did buy it, so might as well make the most of it, you know?
Well…then I went through the second case. (known as chapter 1 for context. Will be referring to them that way after this)
Chapter 1 showed me this game had way more to it than just junk food. It was a dish made with effort by a team who obviously had passion. Sure, it wasn’t the best dish, but I could see what they were going for. I simply felt it was flawed and would probably just leave me feeling satisfied, if a bit miffed by certain stuff.
But by Chapter 2, I had gone through a case that took me for a ride and actually made me emotional. And believe me when I say…that’s a rarity.
Chapter 3 was slower, but still great in its own way and would lead to what I originally found to be my favourite case.
Chapter 4 was amazing. It literally went so above my expectations that the game played me like a fiddle. I fell into its trap and was right there with the characters in the big twist. One I also felt myself emotional with.
Then…Chapter 5.
This is likely one of the greatest final chapters of any visual novel only rivaled by The Great Ace Attorney 2 in my eyes. (For context, I experienced that game through lets plays online, so I technically haven’t played it. I know, I hate myself for it too.) It shocked me to my core and had me in disbelief so many times. I still feel so much for that ending, cause it felt so deserved.
It’s weird to say after all my doubts early on…but I honestly don’t even care about the issues anymore. They exist and may be real breakers for others, but this game made me appreciate all those steps.
It even made me love a character I originally disliked.
Ultimately…I can’t say whether this will remain my opinion over time, but I think this game made me realize something…
I just don’t find joy in trying to pick a top 5 favourite game. Top 10, 20, whatever…it just doesn’t feel fun having to put any of them down.
Cause really, I could easily put so many games I play in that Top 5 depending on my mood. Depending on how I look at it. I’m not a very good critic, but I don’t really want to be.
I just love games and experiencing the great things they have to offer.
So…I no longer wish to list any games on my top 5. I’ll still have my one favourite game of all time, but I just want to talk about my experiences and not focus on ranks or ratings.
(Cause, ultimately, I give most games near perfect ratings anyway.)