What an interesting and compelling experience. I really didn't read much about the element of choice within the game prior to playing, and though the game does explain it, I didn't really 'get' it at first. So, I became a ruthless killing machine. Playing the game this way proved to be very straightforward, pretty easy, and, ultimately rather hollow. Toward the end, some of the tonal choices and dialog really made me consider my choices throughout that I think was a really unique experience for playing a game. I decided then to go back and play it peacefully, and I am so glad that I did! It really opened up the game and showed that it was truly the way to play it. The characters experience growth and personalities emerge that weren't as present before. The world fills out with beautiful details and experiences, giving me side quests, reasons to explore anywhere but forward, and all but answers those questions that the 'neutral' playthrough had me pondering. I think without doing this second playthrough, the game would be very minor and forgettable, but I can't imagine this experience is one I will forget for quite some time.

Reviewed on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, 7:10pm.

This game would be great if only for the stunning visual aesthetic and beautiful music, but it also happens to be very fun and challenging. I appreciated that the save system makes dying a little bit more forgiveable (especially important because I did so nearly 1000 times). It made the game very easy to pick up and play and feel like I was making good progress despite a lot of failure throughout. Can't wait to try the sequel.

Reviewed on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022, 12:00am.