BREAK THE LOOP

Boss fights are highlights, pitting you against aggressive mecha as smaller enemies keep you on your toes. While there’s a recommended order to tackling them, subsequent playthroughs encourage you to experiment – whether by starting afresh with all items intact, sequence-breaking using your knowledge of Arcadia’s shortcuts, or tackling late-game enemies right away. Combined with hidden movement and combat mechanics revealed via experimentation, secretive text logs or in one case via an Achievement hint, it’s flexible enough to reward return visits.