I just finished playing E2Ch2 and I have to say that this game started to grow on me more and more by the update.
Fantastic plot, regardless of popular opinion on this forum, which in all honesty makes complete sense so far. The fact that it is so complex is what makes me like this game more and more, the fact that there are loose ends is because we are not supposed to know everything just yet but at the same time you get the chance to know enough in order to actually enjoy every moment of this plot.
That was my summarized opinion on the plot, which again is fantastic, and now to move on to other aspects of the game.
Sounds. The in-game music and sound effects are great, they suit the needs of every major and minor scene that they are attached to, creating an ambiance of sorts that only adds to the flavor of the game.
In my opinion, what would make it better would be to add more voice related sound effects to H scenes and Plot scenes in order to really take it to the next level.
Renders. Nothing negative to say about that. Amazing renders which have only gotten better with time since E1P1.
Animations. Not at the same level as the renders, in my opinion, but close and also getting better and better by the update. Very, very good although I fell as if not all of the animations were created for the right situations/angles regarding both H scenes and Plot scenes. Short version, although the quality is the same, some animations seem out of place and even not needed considering that the time and resources spent on them could have been used for others in different points and scenes of the game. Also, I have some frames here and there with some animations but I can't figure out if its related to my Processor and GPU or with the actual coding of said animations.
Characters. Absolutely amazing in terms of appearance, attitude to match and background stories. So far I haven't seen any out of place character, and all of them received the exact amount of content and attention needed in order to contribute positively to the game. Personal preference, I like Juli and all that but she doesn't deserve the main female role in this game just for the fact that I believe she is being eclipsed by other characters. Lately she hasn't been getting as much attention as she used to and I feel that other characters, no spoiler, are getting more of their deserved attention and content. I really hope the games continues being steered in its current direction.
With all of that being said, with comparing this game with what else is currently out there and with the mention that nothing is perfect, I would like to give it a 5 star rating.
i too played it quite a bit and i think i got up to stage 3-4, there are a few ways to manage to hit the ball so that it kinda resets and slows down, but its hard.
