Although I do recommend this game, I recommend it was a specific audience in mind. If you are looking for a game with a heavy focus on multiplayer content I cannot recommend this, the little multiplayer content included in the game is very barebones and participating in the content does not reward any worthwhile rewards which is really disheartening. If updates akin to the first content update introduced at launch keep coming at a steady flow fleshing out the barren multiplayer, then perhaps I could recommend it at a later date.

On a more positive note, the single-player content for the game is an absolute blast to play. The visuals copy the style of the anime to-a-t, environments outside of the bland dungeons look fantastic, character models look better than the previous games, and the effects breathe more life into the environments. Gameplay is akin to something like "The Division" with enough variation to stand out, the gameplay loop is also similar to something like Destiny, or The Division with the core incentive being the grind for loot. Finally the story is...a bit all over the place, if you arent a fan of the series I honestly cant recommend it for the story alone, the more monotonous parts of the story can drag on but are really helped by the interactions with all the characters.

[h1]TL;DR: Multiplayer is barren, do not buy as of yet for the sole purpose, maybe wait till later updates. Single-player is a great experience with a story with fluctuating quality helped with the support of the characters. Can be shorter than the previous installments so just be aware.[/h1] Although I do recommend this game, I recommend it was a specific audience in mind. If you are looking for a game with a heavy focus on multiplayer content I cannot recommend this, the little multiplayer content included in the game is very barebones and participating in the content does not reward any worthwhile rewards which is really disheartening. If updates akin to the first content update introduced at launch keep coming at a steady flow fleshing out the barren multiplayer, then perhaps I could recommend it at a later date. On a more positive note, the single-player content for the game is an absolute blast to play. The visuals copy the style of the anime to-a-t, environments outside of the bland dungeons look fantastic, character models look better than the previous games, and the effects breathe more life into the environments. Gameplay is akin to something like "The Division" with enough variation to stand out, the gameplay loop is also similar to something like Destiny, or The Division with the core incentive being the grind for loot. Finally the story is...a bit all over the place, if you arent a fan of the series I honestly cant recommend it for the story alone, the more monotonous parts of the story can drag on but are really helped by the interactions with all the characters.