Yars Rising

So, I'm going to give this game a thumbs up because the gameplay was a serviceable, if by the numbers, Metroidvania and because of the awesome hacking minigames and excellent soundtrack.

The gameplay was fun enough to get me through the game once and I'm currently trying the unlocked "Pro" mode.

I ended up 100%ing on my first playthrough because of the game's compactness making it just a satisfying task to do alongside the story.

I'm not at all an anime person and have never seen the appeal so this game was already something i wasn't sure about yet i've really fallen in love with the vibrant and bold visuals that this game uses to present itsself, from the character and environment design to the overall UI design.

As Emi gains additional hacking tools, movement upgrades, and combat abilities, exploration becomes increasingly rewarding because players are encouraged to revisit older locations in search of hidden upgrades and secrets.

So yeah, gameplay-wise this is far from revolutionary, but it's polished and fun, and fortunately WayForward's usual attention to character design and excellent music lifts up what would be a "just good" game to one you can really come to love.