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First Impressions
I was awestruck by how faithfully this game captured the sprites and art style of the original BoFII. I was introduced to the GBA version of the game, yet I still felt a strangely-nostalgic sensation upon seeing the accurate SNES color palette. The changes in dimensions (larger cities and house interiors) made the locations I saw feel bigger and more immersive. The overworld map appears to be structured differently than the original game, but that only excited me-- I could explore this world all over again. This made it feel more fresh and worth playing! My personal favorite was the incentive to find more dragon god statues; a very nice surprise. (My first perk was Lightning Welp.)
The additions to gameplay were a pleasant surprise. I was expecting a straight port, but the inclusion of Ryu's skill tree and possibly recruiting more characters gives this game a nigh-infinite replay value. I am trembling with excitement merely thinking about it! I can't wait to see more.
Some Suggestions
-The sidequest system is fun, but easily exploitable. I could do the "get revenge on cheating husband" quest two times without noticeable penalty.
-The hunting minigame terrifies and confounds me. The Duck Hunt aspect is a fun callout considering that Bosch is a dog, but I also do not know what I am doing. A tutorial or some clarity would be nice.
-Adding more customization to the Options screen would be appreciated, such as the ability to change the controls.
Current Thoughts
I am excited to play more of this game! It is clear that a lot of love was put into this project and I can't wait to watch it develop further.