Cosmic Star Heroine makes a great first impression. Its introductory hours are all synths and saxes, flashy sci-fi espionage, and daring escapades lit by suffusions of neon and moonlight.
Soundtrack is a perfect fit for the game's tone; setting; and spirit; Nuanced combat mechanics offer an added layer of strategy; Cutscenes effectively capture the game's throwback feel
Bugs rarely get in the way but are impossible to ignore; The story is hurried forward; occasionally to its detriment; Writing tries a little too hard to be funny at times