Aya Brea returns in an unexpected shape, and the Overdive system genuinely shifts how combat plays out. The story goes off the rails, but the tight action and Shimomura's score carry the whole ride.
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Action RPG1 player16+
Description
Aya Brea battles the Twisted ravaging New York using the Overdive system, which lets her possess allied soldiers in real time. Published by Square Enix, released in Japan in December 2010 and across Europe in April 2011. Infiltration missions, real-time combat, over 100 side missions, soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. North American NTSC release.
3rd Birthday, The review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Horror science fiction of polished design by Nomura, an expressive heroine and cinematic cutscenes: the game unfurls a dark atmosphere of rare richness for the handheld. The slick effects and the snappy staging elevate every scene. This visual ambition, sleek and polished, impresses with its mastery.
Signed by Yoko Shimomura and Mitsuto Suzuki, the music blends dark electro, orchestra and anxiety-inducing pads to dress a tragic science-fiction story. The poignant "Eternal Echo" crowns a score of raw emotion. This singular sonic identity, shadowy and refined, leaves a lasting mark on the adventure.
