I personally believe it's very difficult to give an honest review of this game, so all I can really do is recommend a list of what I personally feel gives a deeper understanding to the ideas and inspirations that fueled this story.
1. Homestuck, very obviously being something that is not only directly referenced multiple times, but is clearly the inspiration for major themes throughout.
2. Metal Gear Solid (1,2,3,PW,)
Some of the thematic comparisons are a little lost on me at the moment of writing, but there's an amusing amount of parallels, and the inspiration is enough to the point where in a certain scene, you can see Kojima's face faintly in the sky.
3. Homestuck community controversies/fandom culture
This isn't one I'm well versed in, but a passing knowledge is somewhat worthwhile, at least from my takeaways due to just how much of it impacts in the general result of what Homestuck is, it's obviously not a cut and dry commentary on the fact that the community was bad, but to ignore the community in a story inspired by being in the position of a metaphorical messiah for a fandom, is short-sighted.
Even if you don't agree with the messages being told here, I would very well recommend a full playthrough, I believe that keeping an open mind to hear out some (not ALL) of what we decently disagree with, nurtures critical thinking, and helps us grow.
1. Homestuck, very obviously being something that is not only directly referenced multiple times, but is clearly the inspiration for major themes throughout.
2. Metal Gear Solid (1,2,3,PW,)
Some of the thematic comparisons are a little lost on me at the moment of writing, but there's an amusing amount of parallels, and the inspiration is enough to the point where in a certain scene, you can see Kojima's face faintly in the sky.
3. Homestuck community controversies/fandom culture
This isn't one I'm well versed in, but a passing knowledge is somewhat worthwhile, at least from my takeaways due to just how much of it impacts in the general result of what Homestuck is, it's obviously not a cut and dry commentary on the fact that the community was bad, but to ignore the community in a story inspired by being in the position of a metaphorical messiah for a fandom, is short-sighted.
Even if you don't agree with the messages being told here, I would very well recommend a full playthrough, I believe that keeping an open mind to hear out some (not ALL) of what we decently disagree with, nurtures critical thinking, and helps us grow.