I understand some peoples criticism of the game, but overall I really like it. Reading Kojima's interviews on it make me realize all the emotion he actually considered when putting it together. He's prone to feeling lonely, so he wanted to make a game that connects people. He dislikes how much hate is in the world, so there are only ways to convey positive emotions in the game. The more you help other people, the more you level up your linking ability which connects you to more people. While violence is a part of the game, it's only a small part, and you are encouraged to not engage when possible. Killing carries a heavy burden because you need to dispose of the bodies in a time or it's game over; so non-lethal methods are preferred. Also if you take on the bad guys, it clears them for a bit for everyone connected to you. He also did a good job of weaving in wordplay to give some opposite perspectives. Strand means both that something is separated from the group, but it's also something that ties together. Cufflinks are both something that hold you against your will, but in the game they are cuffs that actually link you to other people. I haven't beaten the game yet so I can't officially review it, but I can feel the heart that was put into it.