no matter what the conversation’s about.
At its core, though, the game doesn’t hold my attention like Genshin.
Compensation is a bit of a theme here, isn’t it?
Granted, one thing the game nails is its real-time combat, which is punchy and responsive.
It’s free-flowing and flashy, letting you turn almost any fight into a satisfying spectacle.
And it’s backed by one of few gacha systems that I’ve semi wrapped my head around.
And it’s a world that’s rather lovely.
I own this Rubik’s Cube hovercraft that lets me get around quickly.
I have a jetpack that acts as a boost up to high spots or a glider of sorts.
I have a jet-board that lets me skim across the seas.
A little stamina bar tells me when I can’t clamber up a surface anymore.
I’m a conveyor belt of waifus, able to hack and slash my way through hordes of enemies.
And yet, most quests sling this dynamism into the dirt in favour of jilted MMO fare.
“Could you inspect those lamps?
“asks a kid dressed like a cybernetic samurai.
I press F next to some lamps and that’s that.
It is lessMetal Gear Solidand moreMetal GearViscous.
When I press F to free them I don’t know who’s more relieved it’s over.
Optional activities seem a bit better.
All these missions understood the agenda: a touch of platforming, but mainly bashing.
They rewarded me with a bunch of materials, many of which I simply cannot keep up with.
All of these lie buried in my backpack and the dozens of menus that surround it.
Every time I enter, I check my mailbox.
I click “Claim”, to collect my orbs and coins and chips.
Then I’m lost!
Naturally, the rewards bleed into progress.
it’s possible for you to unlock some new bits of story by purchasing gifts for your Simulacrums.
