Note: This review is written based on the completed v1.2 “Despair Overload” patch for PC.
It is a genuinely traumatic, mechanically dense, and emotionally devastating experience. The ending (the “Rust” ending, at least) made me stare at my wall for twenty minutes. If you want a power fantasy, look elsewhere. If you want a game that asks, “How much of yourself are you willing to destroy to save others?” — then pick up this guide. Just keep a save file from before Chapter 4. extreme modification magical girl mystic lune guide
Now, every time you attempt to heal an ally, you will instead deal massive damage. To make this narratively consistent, also edit Lune_VO_Heal.moon and replace the sound cue "heal_chime.wav" with "dark_laugh.wav" . Note: This review is written based on the completed v1