Make no mistake, this is the ending that the base game Asura's Wrath was intended to have. The extra time allotted to its delay shows - framerates and texture loading are more consistent than in the base game, and the creativity and utility of QTEs are elevated to the game's best.

Even without context, the boss fights in this game are insanely entertaining. If you ever wanted to punch through the moon so you could uppercut God in the chin, this is your time.

Visually, the game drops the sci-fi aesthetic of the base game in favor of more Hindu and original imagery, and is all the stronger for it. Many games feature "kill god" as the setting of their finale, but few feel as earned and full of surreal cosmic splendor as this one.

For an old game on old systems, don't expect this DLC to be around forever. If you have even the slightest interest, you owe it to yourself to experience the true ending of Asura's Wrath.

(Bonus cameo by Chun Li!)

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2022


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