A Super Sentai-styled game? Count me in! :-D
This game definitely gets high marks for the unique combat system. It really brings home the feeling of piloting a giant mech in a kaiju battle! I did feel like it was a little clunky because I had to keep referring to the manual for each code, but that could just be me being lazy. I also felt like the virus status didn't make sense: are you supposed to be able to operate the mech still, or are you immobile? No commands work, whether I input the normal code or the one displayed while in that status. Fortunately, the battles are balanced such that it didn't punish me too much for being immobile.
I appreciate the inclusion of the manual for the various commands and the simulator for getting used to the interface and newly-equipped modules.
The writing was fun for most of the game. The ending was kinda out-of-left-field, but besides that, I enjoyed it! Quirky characters with their own personalities and specialties made the story come alive.
In summary, I can see why this game is getting as much attention as it is; it deserves it! I wouldn't be surprised if this game ends up in the top ranks.