(YIIK I.V)

Holy fattened cow! I did expect the peak, but definitely not an entire yiikstacy! I.V is not just a good update to an already neat game. It's a perfection straight up, not only reworking the gameplay and adding new cutscenes, but going beyond, drastically expanding the lore wrapping it in new layers.

The new battle system is a mesmerizing dance--definitely one of the update's highlights. Quick, pumped, and packed with action, it never makes the player bored. Especially with the addition of Kartas, allowing experimenting with builds, finding the most optional for yourself.

The Mind Dungeon of now is a fun place to explore, using the gimmicks you get throughout the game for the progression. The leveling up process is smooth, taking just a second of your time. More than that, there's even still something to explore after you start NG.

New OST must be the personal favorite of mine. Including so many bangers is a crime of stealing my heart. And you know, I'm more than happy about it. Can't wait for the release of the full soundtrack, especially the songs from the NG.

Speaking of NG, it was an unexpected but definitely welcomed surprise. It managed to subvert all the expectations in the best way possible, while adding more to the plot. I completed it all in once day, yiiking out in the process, not wanting for it to end.

The update definitely made the plot more comprehensible and accessible, so many of those who were lost might finally grasp what the game was actually trying to say and do. And what it says ad does now with the new content.

I love the cinematic vibe of the update, too. I know it is there for the narrative reasons, but I still do appreciate it as a whole. Turns the game into an even more pleasant experience.

All in all, an amazing update everyone should try, especially those who were disappointed by the original game. Please, give it another chance, it's really worth it.

P.S. Listing some of the gameplay gimmicks I feel might benefit the game even more.

- Showing the death animation for all the dead enemies simultaneously, instead of doing it separately.
- Encouraging the player to visit Monster Dens. As of now, you can beat the game pretty much without visiting them once. Would be neat, if they were one of the required reasons for you to progress (as a source of EXP to beat a tough boss, for example.)
- Same with Kartas, making the player use them more, not just as a mere shield. As of now, the enemies rarely force you to use the Kartas--you can pretty much beat them by spamming regular attacks and skills. I feel, it would be way more enjoyable to actually use Kartas strategically due to necessity.
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(Pre I.V)

I've heard a lot about YIIK. For the most part, it was either hate or mockery. And when I did manage to find a somewhat positive review, it turned out to be a sarcastic remark. So, when I launched the game after the installation, I expected to laugh as well; to meme the heck out of YIIK.

And yet here I am, genuinely loving what I saw from start to finish. Sure, the game was not perfect (especially when it came to combat); sure, it contained a bunch of ridiculous and dumb moments. But despite that, I still enjoyed it. I had fun in trying to find a meaning, to make sense in the story presented. YIIK even sparkled my interest in the postmodern genre, and I'm thankful for that.

While I enjoyed the game in its current form, I'm excited to see what new content the I.V update will bring. And I sincerely hope it makes more people appreciate the game.

To the developers, I want to say thank you. In spite of all the harsh criticism, you still keep pushing forward. And that leaves me with nothing but respect.