Rating: 95/100

This game blew me away. The story hits hard - no spoilers, but get ready for some serious emotional moments that'll stick with you.

Combat feels incredible. You start simple but as you upgrade weapons and experiment with different builds, fights become this satisfying dance of dodging and attacking.

The variety keeps things fresh too - one minute you're slashing through enemies, next you're in a bullet-hell section or piloting a mech.

The soundtrack is phenomenal. Seriously, I still listen to it months later. Pair that with the Japanese voice acting and you've got something special. The music swells at just the right moments during boss fights.
Yeah, the 9S section drags a bit with repetitive hacking mini-games, but the story payoff makes it worth pushing through. And those boss fights? Chef's kiss. Epic doesn't even cover it.

2B, 9S, and A2 are genuinely compelling characters. Watching their relationships develop kept me invested way beyond just the gameplay. There's real depth here that most games don't even attempt.
This easily cracked my top 5 games. If you're on the fence, just play it. You won't regret it.

Rating: 95/100 This game blew me away. The story hits hard - no spoilers, but get ready for some serious emotional moments that'll stick with you. Combat feels incredible. You start simple but as you upgrade weapons and experiment with different builds, fights become this satisfying dance of dodging and attacking. The variety keeps things fresh too - one minute you're slashing through enemies, next you're in a bullet-hell section or piloting a mech. The soundtrack is phenomenal. Seriously, I still listen to it months later. Pair that with the Japanese voice acting and you've got something special. The music swells at just the right moments during boss fights. Yeah, the 9S section drags a bit with repetitive hacking mini-games, but the story payoff makes it worth pushing through. And those boss fights? Chef's kiss. Epic doesn't even cover it. 2B, 9S, and A2 are genuinely compelling characters. Watching their relationships develop kept me invested way beyond just the gameplay. There's real depth here that most games don't even attempt. This easily cracked my top 5 games. If you're on the fence, just play it. You won't regret it.