This is one of those rare games where you'll feel like you're in for an incredible once in a long while experience right from the beginning, and 40+ hours later, I still want to see more of the casts.
The story might be one of the most ambitious story I've ever experienced. It is really convoluted and layered. The problem with convoluted stories is that it needs an explanation similar with it's complexity, and I feel like it is done pretty well here, with a great concept by having you experience the story of different characters (13 in total) with each side giving you different answers and explanations to your questions, there are also a lot of moments where character storylines intersect with one another, filling in the gap. I did however notice that a lot of the explanations comes in "Data Logs" which is a convenient tool to info dump the players and makes perfect sense in the context, however at times it feels "too convenient"
This might also be the most convoluted romance plotline I've ever seen. If someone were to make a relationship chart for this game, the lines would create a whole new shape entirely. I also feel like a few character storylines feels too romance driven at times, I do like romance in a great story, but some story moments for like two characters, they would just be simping for someone. While some other pairs don't really get much romantic moments, especially the "time traveling criminal" and the "nurse", I'd love to see more of their time in the past the most, considering that their relationship have arguably the most bearing on the story.
I do love the casts of this game, their designs, voices, personalities, they're all special and unique. I also love the concept of each character storyline, some more than others, like Nenji Ogata's "repetition", even though simple, it feels cool in a way. While some storylines may feel a little stale in the beginning, they do catch up quick. The English voice acting is also top tier.
The tower defense part of the game is really solid, though I find it very easy on normal, apart from the final mission and one or two leading up to it, to get an S rank. It can also get pretty grindy depending on how you tackle this part.
Also, the game's art design, from the environment and the characters are masterfully done. One of the most beautiful I've seen. The music is also pretty good.
Overall, It is a uniquely incredible journey that ties itself up pretty well in the end. It may have its flaws, but I always feel like I'm in for something special throughout the whole game. I regret not playing this sooner.
The story might be one of the most ambitious story I've ever experienced. It is really convoluted and layered. The problem with convoluted stories is that it needs an explanation similar with it's complexity, and I feel like it is done pretty well here, with a great concept by having you experience the story of different characters (13 in total) with each side giving you different answers and explanations to your questions, there are also a lot of moments where character storylines intersect with one another, filling in the gap. I did however notice that a lot of the explanations comes in "Data Logs" which is a convenient tool to info dump the players and makes perfect sense in the context, however at times it feels "too convenient"
This might also be the most convoluted romance plotline I've ever seen. If someone were to make a relationship chart for this game, the lines would create a whole new shape entirely. I also feel like a few character storylines feels too romance driven at times, I do like romance in a great story, but some story moments for like two characters, they would just be simping for someone. While some other pairs don't really get much romantic moments, especially the "time traveling criminal" and the "nurse", I'd love to see more of their time in the past the most, considering that their relationship have arguably the most bearing on the story.
I do love the casts of this game, their designs, voices, personalities, they're all special and unique. I also love the concept of each character storyline, some more than others, like Nenji Ogata's "repetition", even though simple, it feels cool in a way. While some storylines may feel a little stale in the beginning, they do catch up quick. The English voice acting is also top tier.
The tower defense part of the game is really solid, though I find it very easy on normal, apart from the final mission and one or two leading up to it, to get an S rank. It can also get pretty grindy depending on how you tackle this part.
Also, the game's art design, from the environment and the characters are masterfully done. One of the most beautiful I've seen. The music is also pretty good.
Overall, It is a uniquely incredible journey that ties itself up pretty well in the end. It may have its flaws, but I always feel like I'm in for something special throughout the whole game. I regret not playing this sooner.