You ever play one of those games that feels like the odds are stacked against you? Barely scrapping by each encounter feeling like it was just luck that got you through it. Until eventually, it all just clicks. This is one of those games.

You get into this mindset or "flow" where you're now balancing your bike and juggling multiple weapons at once with ease. Keeping track of enemy bullets to block and parry like its second nature to you.

It goes without saying the combat is great. However, the real highlight is the art and atmosphere. I don't like excessive gore, but the art is so strong, you can't wait to see what weird, grotesque creature or area the game is gonna throw at you. The 2D animation snippets are short, but blend in nicely thanks to some great transition shots to and from gameplay. Really stylishly done.

The atmosphere is heavy with the feeling of better times gone by. There's a particular scene in a bar that really struck me. It's just sleazy enough combined with some excellent music that really sells the melancholic feeling that permeates throughout. This game consistently does a lot with a little that sticks with you.

Come for the bullet time. Stay for the oppressive story and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

You ever play one of those games that feels like the odds are stacked against you? Barely scrapping by each encounter feeling like it was just luck that got you through it. Until eventually, it all just clicks. This is one of those games. You get into this mindset or "flow" where you're now balancing your bike and juggling multiple weapons at once with ease. Keeping track of enemy bullets to block and parry like its second nature to you. It goes without saying the combat is great. However, the real highlight is the art and atmosphere. I don't like excessive gore, but the art is so strong, you can't wait to see what weird, grotesque creature or area the game is gonna throw at you. The 2D animation snippets are short, but blend in nicely thanks to some great transition shots to and from gameplay. Really stylishly done. The atmosphere is heavy with the feeling of better times gone by. There's a particular scene in a bar that really struck me. It's just sleazy enough combined with some excellent music that really sells the melancholic feeling that permeates throughout. This game consistently does a lot with a little that sticks with you. Come for the bullet time. Stay for the oppressive story and atmosphere. Highly recommend.