Not an anime fan, don't hate JRPG's (have some games), or the shows, but I do not have a favorite list. Also, never heard of this IP neither. That being said, you want a mech and design it as you see fit? This is it. No denying Anthem blew it, for me FromSoft game did not scratch an itch, and TitanFall3 is clearly not happening. Seeing this, I waited for a sale, and here it is.
Seems most of the hate is fans of the IP. Liking the big mechs tearing down skyscrapers in mission based progression from the previous game. Me? Idc. I like fast and agile, I also like to have freedom to move around and discover. There is light, mid and heavy mechs in the game and it does what you expect (damage VS agility) but you're not a towering brute. Music is actually pretty dang good. Hitting hard rock and you can FLLLLYYYYY boy. And best part you can increase that speed too. From running, flying, ascend speed, all of it. Enough weapons and armor to make your head spin (not joking, 999 weapons and armor pieces). Transmog right from the jump, so no worries once you collect a piece and unlock it, you can look as you see fit. Altering color and decals. Story is there, and I do think they SHOULD care enough to give a conclusion. Seems they leave it kind of open ended from some of the review's I've read, but I'm nowhere close to finding out. So far though, it's fine.
Combat is fun! Trying multiple weapons types and configurations is a blast. I keep thinking I found the one and then I find another and I have to try it based off the fun from the last. There is content here if you want to find it. Open world ish. Keep in mind, this is Japanese game. So yes, dungeons look the same. There is a base of command which sets it all in motion and the world is where to find, execute and discover. There are different biomes for a different look as you progress. To boot, they actually made a card game and to be fair, after getting the hang of it, I gotta admit, I'm a fan. Very strategic but also unpredictable. Wildly fun mix.
So looks, music, combat, card game and a decent story to move you along, I say give it a shot. Not a TitanFall2, but I think more fun than Armor Core/Anthem. And to be even more fair, there is a demo which I put 5hrs into before even thinking of buying the game. So even though I am a slower gamer, I would say the majority of you will get 3hrs out of it minimum, then the 2hr refund period if you buy. More than enough time to get your feet wet. If on sale, I say go for it. And your save will transfer from the demo to the game. So no loss either.
Hope you enjoy!
