This game is ridiculously fun. Visual novels can be an acquired taste but this is very different to your typical VN. A surprising amount of gameplay, great dark atmosphere and a well-written plot.
I think I actually prefer this to the first game of the series, simply because of the characters. NG's cast is rather charming and feels a bit more fleshed out than the people we meet in Death Mark. They also seem more memorable to me, mostly because they're a bit... weird, almost comedic at times (like MC has no sense of self-preservation at all. He encounters a terrifying, murderous spirit in his own bedroom and just goes to sleep afterwards??? In the same room???).
However, my favourite thing about NG might be the art direction. The game looks absolutely stunning, not only in terms of character design but also regarding the scenery.
Some parts are quite lengthy at times and sometimes it was really hard to figure out what the game wants you to do, yet I still fell a bit in love with this game.
I think I actually prefer this to the first game of the series, simply because of the characters. NG's cast is rather charming and feels a bit more fleshed out than the people we meet in Death Mark. They also seem more memorable to me, mostly because they're a bit... weird, almost comedic at times (like MC has no sense of self-preservation at all. He encounters a terrifying, murderous spirit in his own bedroom and just goes to sleep afterwards??? In the same room???).
However, my favourite thing about NG might be the art direction. The game looks absolutely stunning, not only in terms of character design but also regarding the scenery.
Some parts are quite lengthy at times and sometimes it was really hard to figure out what the game wants you to do, yet I still fell a bit in love with this game.