are just some of the people hustling and bustling around this isn’t an empty world desterilized of any human presence save the core cast. The inclusion of unnamed passersby in most of these backgrounds also goes a long way in reminding the player that Aoba and co. There’s a good variety in architecture and billboards and shop signs jut out in all different sizes, fonts, and colors. Most of the early game takes place in the Old Residential District, where the background art really captures the sense of a living community. Midorijima, the fictional island where the game takes place, is also very well-designed. Speaking as an avid Digimon fan, this unapologetically over-the-top approach to character design hits all the right buttons for me (and I haven’t even gotten to the love interest who walks around wearing a gas mask 24/7 yet). Even the more comparatively understated characters like Koujaku and Mink would stand out as flamboyant in a less visually loud game. Ren’s human form, meanwhile, is a perfect ridiculous mix of beefcake and early ’00s.
Then there’s the resident hacker bachelor Noiz, who looks like he fell on three racks of Hot Topic merch at once and said “I’ll take it.” Aoba himself leads the ensemble in bright blue, with a jacket instantly recognizable for its puffy sleeves and weird brain motif. The art is gorgeous, with an aesthetic that’s just plain pleasing to look at: bright, poppy colors and general a sense of excess define the characters and what they wear. One look at any trailers or promotional materials makes it clear why this game created such an instant splash. I’ll start by discussing this glossy sheen. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba’s journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.
Aoba’s vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops.
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