Yeah it is unfortunate, also liked Chandra story arc even if not that much screen time. Dunno if you follow this thread but the 3rd act of the story it shows how much Philly was burned out and it is very rushed and you notice a decrease of story quality after chapter 8. For what it is said there is no news of Philly in terms of a new project/game since they finished CoBD.
But besides all that it is still a great game and one of my favorites and in a sub genre of sci-fi I really love cyberpunk.
It does seem that several people in this thread have pointed out a noticeable drop in writing and storytelling quality after a certain point in the game. That said, to be honest, it’s hard to blame the dev given the sheer scope of the project. The fact that he hasn’t posted any status on Patreon since last October might suggest he needed a break after the game’s release.
I also remember noticing a feeling that some character routes were abruptly cut, and that the plot tightens quite quickly. Parts of the story seem to have been cut or shortened, and in my opinion, the ending leaves a somewhat bitter aftertaste. While it might seem adequate and serve its purpose, it comes off as rather flat and lacking in impact or surprises.
Nevertheless, despite some wasted potential, it’s definitely one of the best VNs on this site thanks to its story, stunning visuals, and a really engaging, enjoyable cyberpunk atmosphere. I hope we’ll see this dev back with other projects in the future.