I had really high expectations for this game as everything I've heard about it was high praise. I can say that for the most part, Katana Zero did deliver. First off, the fighting mechanics are some of the most badass. Slowing time down to dodge bullets with a katana is cool as fuck and the fact that I can see it in action in real-time right after beating a level makes it even better. I don't know much about this story's creator/writer of this story but through the SH2 and 2001 references, they seem to be a very inspired individual regarding story structure. The events that our protagonist goes through warp time and I like that we learn about the character just as he is learning about himself. I initially thought him to be one-dimensional at first, but reflecting on the relationship with his neighbour's daughter, and his revolt against the psychiatrist we are painted the picture of a depraved yet sympathetic man. I think after he remembers what we find out at the end it is going to hurt him so much and I think that only leads to more character depth. What I'm hoping for in the DLC is a concluding third act and judging by how much time is being put into the project, my expectations are again very high. I hope the visuals are more emphasized (I love the psychedelic nature of the hidden boss, hoping to see something that extravagant.) and also get to play as a dragon again. Overall 9/10 purely because it is an unfinished story and has a long way to go in that regard.