I'm about half way through Chapter 6 at this point and I'm very divided.

I really like the look of the game and how often it changes. The environments are pretty crazy and ridiculous, and that makes getting to the next one kind of exciting. The stained glass platforming section has been especially memorable so far.

But what the fuck is goin on with the rest of the game? It's impenetrable. The dialogue is non-nonsensical and frivolous. There are tons of random pseudo boss fights that I can't tell if are of any consequence at all, considering the same thing seems to happen when I win or lose. I also seem to be moving through areas before I've even completed the objective that I've been sent there for in the first place. Also, there are a few too many random enemy encounters that pop up, and the combat really isn't finding my favor.

For those that have played through it, does it keep up this cryptic throughout? Does it make any more sense as it goes along? I realize I need to bring back the 7 fallen angels, but everything else is just fucking non sense. Also, the phone conversations about me as if I'm not right there are getting kind of annoying.

I loved it. It is not very penetrable though and is not going to get much better but that is part of what makes it so great.

I'm sure @Video_Game_King will be here soon to tell you how awesome it is, but I'll beat him to it. I didn't really pay any attention to the story because I was too busy looking at the prettiness of it all and I found the combat to be really fun, and even funner when I got the shieldfists (Veil). I like how the combat is a bit rhythm based, if you just mash attack you might not ever know that timing your presses does different combos.

Yes, it keeps being cryptic and you probably won't be satisfied with the ending. It's one of those where they expected to get a sequel no matter what. Gameplay gets more demanding in terms of platforming and you have probably seen all that the combat can give you in the game. The art style is cool though. I ended up really hating the game but it sure looked pretty for a few levels. BTW those Freeman letters are probably the only source of cohesive information in the game so if you want to get more of what's going on collect them.

I've been playing it on and off since picking it up at Gamestop with some christmas money, and I'm right about where they start introducing Fire Nephiliim's(which are god-damn terrifying), and I'm starting to really enjoy it. It's been a good week or so since that though, so maybe I'll try to finish it this coming weekend.

As far as I'm concerned, the music and environments are worth the $20 I paid.

I like the idea of delving into Christianity in a video game(excluding Dante's Inferno because that game was a steam pile of crap and using christian mythology in that game was just a way to grab peoples attention and make them seem edgy), but the game itself isn't really my thing.

I still need to pick this game up, unfortunately it's also still 40$

I'm sure @Video_Game_King will be here soon to tell you how awesome it is, but I'll beat him to it. I didn't really pay any attention to the story because I was too busy looking at the prettiness of it all and I found the combat to be really fun, and even funner when I got the shieldfists (Veil). I like how the combat is a bit rhythm based, if you just mash attack you might not ever know that timing your presses does different combos.

I had this game sense December and I still enjoy playing it. I've been trying to get a platinum in this game. So far I been trying to get the Godlike trophy which is hard as shit to get.

@rubberluffy said:

I'm sure @Video_Game_King will be here soon to tell you how awesome it is, but I'll beat him to it. I didn't really pay any attention to the story because I was too busy looking at the prettiness of it all and I found the combat to be really fun, and even funner when I got the shieldfists (Veil). I like how the combat is a bit rhythm based, if you just mash attack you might not ever know that timing your presses does different combos.

If the Video_Game_King likes it, it must be a little obscure and suck.

You love it. It's your absolute favorite game, and the fanart will soon follow. When GB announce an Endurance Run of it, it will be the best day of your life.

... I can't back any of that up.