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I’ve always found that visual novels are tough to evaluate for general audiences as either their art style, themes, general background, or characters are typically geared in a niche direction of some sort… making them, by nature, hit or miss depending on your appreciation for that niche. While ultimately the depth of all of the characters involved and the story may not be quite where I was hoping the fact that the story revolves heavily around an arcade, people who love these meccas of gaming entertainment, and a handful of general geek archetypes they checked quite a number of my personal boxes. For me while it isn’t perfect so many of the characters, their attitudes, and the general experience had elements that rang true to my own childhood and passions, making it a snap to relate to on the whole. That said, the less you’re familiar with the sights, sounds, and smells of a vintage arcade and appreciate their historic cultural impacts the more you’ll likely find it hard to connect to many of the elements in the game. If you’re a child of the 80s though? I’d gladly give it a recommendation for a solid ride.
Justin Nation, Score:Good [7.5]