I'm gonna start with the flaws, because they are present and may be a turn off for some, but this game also has a lot going for it I think.

I played on normal, I'll probably do another playthrough on a harder difficulty and make an addendum if it's notable. The game is really easy; aim is more of a general thing rather than precise. Upgrades sort of inevitably route you to splash damage and explosions, which makes pretty much any gun capable of keeping you alive. I died more from platforming than combat, to put it in perspective. It's also pretty short, I just finished the story and am currently at 115 minutes, meaning I could even refund it. I won't though; on to the good.

The game is very stylish, they had an aesthetic they were going for and they nailed it. The animation is good and wears the anime inspiration on its sleeve with references and details. The voice acting (I think there's only 2 VAs for a total of 3 voices) is also pretty enjoyable, good personality. The writing is cheesy (presumably intentionally), I found it amusing enough - even if a little ham-fisted at times. The soundtrack is also fantastic, some bangers in it for sure. While precise aim isn't necessarily needed for the game, it is rewarded in the sense that if you can consistently get headshots, you will NOT run out of time as long as you keep moving. More than that though, the gunplay is very satisfying thanks to the combination of sound effects and meaty feeling guns. Even though normal wasn't especially challenging, I still had a whole lot of fun playing. I'm going to check out the endless mode and also see how harder difficulties fair and may update this, but overall I found the game fun and charming.

Reviewed on May 15, 2024


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