exactly what i needed at this time. not only my 2023 GOTY unless something unhinged happens within a few weeks but also the best new to me game i've played all year, possibly the past few. had multiple moments throughout where it felt like i was remembering why i even play video games at all.

track 11 is the most joy i've experienced because of media all year. it honestly made me cry.

i've always loved The Evil Within 1 but Tango Gameworks have effectively become my favorite active devs after Ghostwire Tokyo was so interesting and this game came through so much. it's day one for whatever comes next regardless of what it is tbh.