Boy do i have thoughts about this game. I got my physical copy on feb 12 somehow so i blasted thru it.

general non spoiler review:

gameplay: 4/5
overall aesthetic: 3/5
story premise: 3/5
story execution: 1.5/5
new character concepts: 4/5
new character execution: 3/5
spirits: 2.5/5
returning characters: 3.5/5
cgs: -500/5
Yashiki: 3.5/5

gameplay is simple and solid, the 2d sidescrolling is visually a cool change of pace !! it kinda plays funny when turning around though but its endearing to me so i like it a lot. Also i like seeing chara height differences directly its super cute. i do like the story premise since it had a lot of potential. keyword had. the art in general is still nice but i am not a fan of most of the cg content.

if i had to rate the 3 spirit hunter games so far of best to worst (generally speaking): NG (peak) > death mark 1 (foundation) > death mark 2 (looks into camera)

i will say though i have room for Tolerance for this game because the devs did experience (haha) data corruption that wiped all of their work at some point. so that probably affected how the final game ended up being. this is my copium. (source: https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2021/06/09/109355.html)

if anybody wants my unhinged long ramble review i put it on my tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/iunner/744360498081021952/this-is-my-full-death-mark-2shibito-magire?source=share

when she takes you to the candy store

this game felt rly short but sweet! the story is super interesting and fun to piece together. the art bangs. the writing is really funny too these characters are soooo fun to follow and interact with. there are a few spots where its clear what u have to do, but its a little confusing on How to get it done but otherwise it didnt require a lot of brainpower for me (as someone who does not think too hard when playing these kinds of vns)
it was all around a good time i enjoyed it a lot!!!!!! i may go back to try and get all the achievements eventually.