I have been eagerly awaiting this game ever since the first one, so I immediately preordered it when it was announced. The unreasonable plot turns that were in the first are fewer here, and even if you get a game over you can reload from just before that point, so it's easy to relax and enjoy the story.
The puzzles aren't that difficult, so anyone looking for a game with deep puzzle solving might be a little unsatisfied. The puzzles are not the main focus. It's a game where you are meant to enjoy the bourbon (story). In that sense, I felt nostalgic seeing all the old hairstyles, fashion trends and other miscellaneous things. It reminded me of some scenes from the old movie [ame ga furu (it rains)](?). I love hardboiled stories, and I was reminded of myself as a young girl, enjoying reading Chandler and Hammet. I was able to enjoy this game in such a way.
Although the story has many dark and serious moments, in Last Window's character introductions you get to see each person's best smiles. There is a hint of hope at the end of episodes, and it's a game that leaves a pleasant and lingering aftertaste.
I was surprised to find that behind Hyde's always sour-face, I caught a glimpse of a quite innocent, dimpled smile, like that of an innocent child, and I felt my heart jump a bit.
As a continuation of the last story this game seems to wrap everything up, if another part in the series comes...that is to say, it might be unlikely, but as a fan I do hope that a new game can be made with these same characters. The faintly romantic conversations with Rachel that linger in the air, the gruff back-and-forths with Ed, the guardian/protector role Hyde takes with Mila, the nostalgic mood, I hope all these things continue, unchanged.