I do not ever have high hopes for Netflix adaptations, because a lot of their shows tend to be watered down content. Likewise, I did not have high hopes considered the game it is based on really had a poor release. However I was pleasantly surprised when I found in this show, not only the pristine visuals/animation of studio trigger, but also a fairly competent plotline. At least for me, not only does this series question the idea of humanity itself, but it also really has a successful utilization of the tragic hero. The worldbuilding is quite realistic in my opinion - you'll see a lot of small details if you pay attention which really adds to the life of the world they live in. The plot was fairly well written in regards to pacing, you can finish this in an afternoon if you have time, and it doesn't feel like the story was rushed either.
The music, while not really aligning with my personal tastes, does accentuate the atmosphere the show is trying to describe and I respect it for that. However it suffers from lack of variety. A viewer needs proper peaks and troughs in order to really experience the rising action of each episode, and the broader plot of the show. The composer did not do this. Instead it's a constant throughout which results in a dulled sensation of action towards the end. Implementing this does not mean the music must change genre or instrumentation either. This is something as simple as lowering BPM and focusing more on atmosphere and using pad synths instead of synths with hard attacks pounding out ostinatos or arpeggios.
Overall it's definitely worth watching when compared to other Netflix shows.
Rating: 6/10
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