The fact this game not only lived up to, but surpassed over 7 years of expectations is mind-boggling in itself, but the even bigger mindfuck is how well this game pays off material that was set up well over a decade ago in past entries, many of which fans didn't even notice until now.

It's not perfect, the cast isn't as good as past entries (although they're still pretty fantastic), the presentation can be somewhat inconsistent, and some plot decisions will be pretty divisive, but if you ask me, this is an insanely impressive Sci-Fi story that wouldn't be possible in any other medium and series. I'm so jealous of everyone that will get to experience it for the first time in English at 2023.