First off, I really like the cyberpunk aesthetic this game has as it helps make the artstyle stand out. A mix of anime drawn art and 8-bit-esque pixelated sprites.
The combat system kinda reminds me of Fire Emblem. Which I admit, had a hard time getting a handle of at first, but eventually, I got a handle on and felt much easier. Thankfully, it doesn't game over when the main character dies which is always a sore spot in these sort of games. My only gripe is midway through the demo, enemies started using techniques that one-shot kills my party members, even with armor which got really frustrating when it happens. Also, why can't I use healing items outside or during combat? Like, how does that work? Seriously. I also wish there's a way to see how much time is left before room upgrades are complete.
Most of the characters are okay, and I like the art drawn for some of them. From the cold, stoic Zafra, to the by-the-books Diana. Kore is also kinda cute in her unique sort of way. It's also kinda disappointing that there's not much in terms of sex scenes minus the one during the prologue and when Kore visits your room, but I do hope that there's more to come.
I like the music selection on offer, a mix of dark and foreboding, to upbeat and peppy with synth techno, and bassoon sounds for good measure. I just wish there's a track list to pick which song to play rather going to music box over and over 'til you find the track your looking for.
As for the main story, I was already engaged and wanted to see what happens next. The writing is good enough, minus a few typos here and there, what I really have a gripe with is that characters address you as male (sir, mister, guy) even when playing with a female character model which ruins the immersion.
I'm also curious to what factions you've sided with, affects the story going forward and how it affects characters and their relations towards you. Like siding more with Traditionalists affects your trusts in a Traditionalist like Diana, from a Progressive like Windress. It really sucks the demo ended abruptly just as the story got interesting.