As a longtime fan of the first game, I had high expectations for its sequel, and, I will admit, a lot of apprehension. NEO had large shoes to fill, but it manages to be everything I would hope for from a TWEWY sequel. It's fun, it's stylish, it's over-the-top. A great game for fans of the first one and on its own merit, but I do recommend playing TWEWY first. You won't be completely lost if you don't, but there is important context you'll miss out on- not to mention an entire amazing game.