The audio decision is bizarre. If it had audio or subs, this would just come across like a B Game of little note. Without the audio and with no subtitles, it somehow feels like they're going for avant garde expressionism and it fails hard. Having the audio unlock on the second playthrough feels worse, just make it a toggle.
These new form reviews are great. I like how it goes from Quick Look to podcast to the review, you can see the opinions develop. The conversational aspect makes it more accessible.
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