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Narrative details jump around a lot. What\u2019s clear is that it takes place in an alternate reality where Japan became such an imposing economic super-power that it wound up unofficially \u201ccolonizing\u201d the United States. This kind of plays off an \u201880s fear, which can be seen in some of the era\u2019s movies and has left a lasting mark on the cyberpunk genre. It\u2019s dated to take place in Sh\u014dwa 66. That references Japan\u2019s informal way of basing the year off an Emperor\u2019s reign. It underlines the historical divergence because, in reality, the Sh\u014dwa era ended in 1989 with Hirohito\u2019s death.<\/p>
And while the setting is interesting, it\u2019s played up with bizarre humor. It seems to mash together the more ridiculous elements of Japanese and American culture, specifically during the \u201880s. Nekcom appears to be a Chinese company, but you wouldn\u2019t guess it from the trailer. Or maybe you would, since it does have the whiff of an outside perspective. It\u2019s just top-to-bottom weirdness, as it shows off masses of chest hair, dudes in spandex exercise wear, and various American landmarks decorated with Japanese icons. There\u2019s just so much going on.<\/p>
But what really interests me is how confidently it shows off its jank. There are some great-looking Unreal Engine vistas there, but it will then zoom in on an awkward animation or a low-detail texture that you would normally overlook. It\u2019s not hiding itself, even if I can\u2019t fully figure out what it\u2019s trying to be. I don\u2019t know how it will turn out, but I can\u2019t look away.<\/p>
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