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So after 2 1/2 months worth of executive dysfunction keeping me from uploading this video in a timely manner, I finally have it up! And along with it, I have a review of the second episode? chapter? whatever of nosedive, the JJBA fan-VN that rhoda_pomelo and winkblue have put out. Audio is still shit, but I finally got ahold of a ref for improving low-quality mic audio, so maybe I'll put that into consideration for the next installment.
In terms of story elements, I love how we're starting to see a bit of tension and jealousy concerning Bruno. It hasn't gotten to the point where anything major occurs between anyone, but it's definitely stirring up the plot, and I can't wait to see where it goes next. Also love the new additions to the cast. Their interactions with each other and the MC's are amazing. I don't know if we'll see much of them again, but I definitely appreciated their presence in this chapter. However, I feel like the overall flow of the game was a lot slower, which took me out of it a little. It does make sense considering the context of the story, and I don't outright dislike it, but it does drag a bit compared to the past installment.
Gameplay-wise, this chapter plays a bit more like a kinetic novel compared to Day 1, except for the one interactive sequence where you investigate the camera footage. I was expecting a little more at first glance, but I suppose the devs are saving it for when things get shaken up later on in the story.
As always, art style and writing are top-notch, and I love how there's a little animation incorporated into the last bit of Day 2 in the dream sequence.
That's all I have to say for the time being. Links to the game page/devs' homepages are in the YT description. Can't wait to see what they put out next!
So after 2 1/2 months worth of executive dysfunction keeping me from uploading this video in a timely manner, I finally have it up! And along with it, I have a review of the second episode? chapter? whatever of nosedive, the JJBA fan-VN that rhoda_pomelo and winkblue have put out. Audio is still shit, but I finally got ahold of a ref for improving low-quality mic audio, so maybe I'll put that into consideration for the next installment.
In terms of story elements, I love how we're starting to see a bit of tension and jealousy concerning Bruno. It hasn't gotten to the point where anything major occurs between anyone, but it's definitely stirring up the plot, and I can't wait to see where it goes next. Also love the new additions to the cast. Their interactions with each other and the MC's are amazing. I don't know if we'll see much of them again, but I definitely appreciated their presence in this chapter. However, I feel like the overall flow of the game was a lot slower, which took me out of it a little. It does make sense considering the context of the story, and I don't outright dislike it, but it does drag a bit compared to the past installment.
Gameplay-wise, this chapter plays a bit more like a kinetic novel compared to Day 1, except for the one interactive sequence where you investigate the camera footage. I was expecting a little more at first glance, but I suppose the devs are saving it for when things get shaken up later on in the story.
As always, art style and writing are top-notch, and I love how there's a little animation incorporated into the last bit of Day 2 in the dream sequence.
That's all I have to say for the time being. Links to the game page/devs' homepages are in the YT description. Can't wait to see what they put out next!
