"The ♥♥♥♥ I do [b]IS[/b] the ♥♥♥♥ I am"
Besides turning an entire riff into a cognito hazard for my emotions, this game has done nothing but good for my mindset. I never encountered many of the bugs or softlocks referenced by other reviewers myself, but if the only qualms about the game is about it's unpolished nature, poor pacing, unnatural narrative moments, inconsistent voice acting, random plot-holes, and off-time notes, I ask you to look past those.
This game is one of the most human pieces of media I have ever consumed. It wears it's mistakes and flaws proudly on it's sleeves and doesn't conform itself to acclimate to a wider audience. The core characters feel human. Not in the fact that they're flawed sense, the way they interact just makes sense, like if someone put you in a room full of familiar people that bounce off in a way that doesn't feel excessive nor exaggerated. The soundtrack is fantastic, filled with a variety of genres of which most, if not all, of the tracks are original. It's narrative is structured in this, anime-esque, episodic format which fits it perfectly. Each part contributes to the development of the story exceedingly, appropriate for the climax in the final episode. While not perfect by any means, hell you could predict how half of it goes despite all the questions it leaves, it is more than enough to have a lasting impact.
UNBEATABLE is a clear passion project it flaunts it [b]confidently[/b]. There is so much love poured into this game that it's undeniable at every junction within. The imperfection makes it feel perfect -- In a time where art (and media as a whole) is flooded by AI and margin-driven profits, UNBEATABLE feels like a piece of art that brings us back to the roots it all. To express thoughts and feelings, to evoke emotion. It understands that it doesn't need continually inform us about it's humanity, just by existing in this current climate is all that it needs to do, like a friend who'll be with you for the sake of comforting you and nothing else.
And I think that's great.
