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❤ Responsive Platforming and Expansive Exploration

Players take control of the protagonist Emi Kimura, a hacker who must navigate a sprawling cyberpunk environment. The responsive platforming allows players to run, jump, wall jump, and dash with precision, overcoming a variety of obstacles. While the base movement abilities may feel a bit basic early on, players can acquire upgrades that enhance Emi's mobility, such as a double jump and a longer dash. The level design encourages thorough exploration, as players uncover numerous secrets and collectibles hidden throughout the interconnected map.

❤ Challenging Hacking Minigames

A unique aspect of the gameplay is the integration of hacking mini-games, directly inspired by the classic Atari game Yars' Revenge. Whenever Emi encounters a computer terminal, players must complete a series of these challenges, which task them with objectives such as destroying enemies, navigating mazes, or firing the iconic "Zorlon Cannon" at a target. These mini-games are designed to be challenging tributes to the original, and many reviewers have praised them as a highlight of the experience, offering a satisfying blend of retro gameplay and modern sensibilities. While some players have found the hacking segments repetitive or overly difficult, the option to enable an invincibility mode helps to make them more accessible.

❤ Balanced Combat and Progression

The combat system, while not the primary focus, remains satisfying, with Emi equipped with a ranged weapon that can be upgraded. Players can also leverage their hacking abilities to gain an advantage against enemies. As they progress, players can acquire a variety of upgrades and power-ups that enhance Emi's abilities, such as increased health, damage, and ammunition capacity. The way these upgrades are obtained, often through completing hacking mini-games, adds an additional layer of progression and encourages thorough exploration.