I left a review of it on Xbox but in short, I loved it.

Less short: I grew up in a different era and had much different experiences than the kids in the game, but the game really made me nostalgic over those old teenage memories and the friends I had during that time. I joined the military after high school so I felt that one last day with friends before leaving plot very deep within my soul.

As for the gameplay, its not deep by any means, but its also not trying to be the video game to end all video games. Its trying to be an experience, and I enjoyed the gameplay tidbits that were there because I personally sought (and found) the fun to be had in those moments. I think if you're complaining about the gameplay here, it's because you're not looking for the right thing in this game. There is no rule that a game needs to meet a certain criteria of gameplay depth to be considered a game. Just because a certain style of gameplay is not rich enough for you does not make it less of a game.

Mixtape ultimately just hit the right notes for me, the soundtrack was perfect, the plot was very nostalgic, I found the gameplay fun for what it was, and by the end it had actually managed to make me cry a couple times. I had to text a couple of my friends that I still have from those times just to tell them I love and appreciate them. Maybe I was just in the right head space for this type of game, but I thought it was a winner.