Vortex Gaming

· It's been 14 days since the game's launch, and I've completed the endgame content and experienced most of what the game has to offer.
· I've made small purchases (monthly subscription, battle pass, $5 pack) and used about 1800 in-game currency for energy refills.
· Currently, my Hunter level is 40 and Mania level is 26, with some characters leveled up. Exploration is mostly complete, and the endgame content is finished with all stars acquired.

· Characters owned: Aurie (with weapon, 1 duplicate), Nanari (with weapon), Juyo (permanent gacha duplicate), Sakiri, Junki, etc.
· Main characters developed: Nanari, Shori, and other main damage dealers are leveled to 60+, while the rest are around level 40-50.

· I've fully adapted to the game and am managing my daily quests, energy, and character development routine.
· I'll be reviewing the game's overall aspects, sharing what I liked, what I found lacking, and my outlook for the future.

· Pros: The diverse combat mechanics like perfect dodge, counter, skill cycling, elemental reactions, and swap cancels are engaging.
· Cons: The lack of impact and feedback when hitting monsters makes it feel like hitting air. This is a drawback compared to other games (e.g., Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves).

· Overall, the character designs feel lacking in originality and depth. The scarcity of captivating characters that could draw players in might pose a challenge for long-term player retention.
· On the other hand, the character animations and visual effects are quite good.

· The Mania system (cafe management, hobbies, car racing, fishing, etc.) adds variety to the game and provided significant enjoyment during the exploration phase.
· However, the quality of the mini-games doesn't quite meet expectations, and there's a concern they could become tedious with repeated play. Particularly, the repetitive gameplay for energy management can increase fatigue.
· The mini-games' quality doesn't quite meet expectations, and there's a concern they could become tedious with repeated play. Particularly, the repetitive gameplay for energy management can increase fatigue.

· The open-world graphics are beautifully rendered, with dynamic weather changes (rain, snow), and the city's details are satisfying.
· City content similar to GTA, such as NPC interactions, car theft and police chases, and a prison system, is novel and fun.
· Among the exploration elements, the 'Anomaly' system functions like a ghost detector and adds intrigue by offering various missions.

· I tend to skip the main story, so it's hard to evaluate, but the cutscenes are decent.
· The 'dating' system within character quests feels a bit awkward, and it's puzzling that only female characters can be invited to the apartment.

· The standard character progression systems (level, Mania level, resource farming) are similar to other games.
· The artifact system is unique, but the biggest advantage is the ability to freely toggle character awakenings (constellations) on and off. This is highly innovative as it allows players to customize characters as they wish.

· As of version 1.0, the game is quite generous. With good luck, you can obtain two characters, their weapons, and even duplicates.
· The character pickup banner has a 90-pull pity system with no 50/50, which reduces stress.
· The weapon banner has an 80-pull pity and requires pulls in increments of 10, which is a minor drawback, but overall, it's a satisfactory system.

· The endgame difficulty is easier than expected; I acquired all stars within 14 days.
· While this might be a plus for casual players, the repetitive monster battles can feel a bit monotonous.
· The 'Anomaly Challenge' allows you to re-experience boss fights, but it's less satisfying than the holograms in Wuthering Waves.

· 'Neverness to Everness' offers the best exploration experience among gacha games. The blend of city exploration, mini-games, and RPG elements provides 1-2 weeks of enjoyable playtime.
· However, concerns arise regarding the repetitiveness and low quality of mini-games during the routine phase after content completion. Repetitive activities for energy consumption could lead to fatigue in the long run.
· Future updates and new content additions will be crucial for the game's long-term success.

· For now, I plan to continue playing the game and observe the direction of updates.
· It's also a good option for players to give their best while enjoying the game and move on to other titles if they get bored.
· 'Neverness to Everness' provides an excellent exploration experience but needs improvement in its routine phase. The developer's future actions are worth watching.