Finally the review I've been preparing for
I have been in the special interest mood for Lookouts ever since December 2022, and now, since I got the Gold edition on my birthday two days ago, I can simply say.. a lot.
It's such an amazing game, even with the time constraints, it turned out great! As a queer transmasc myself, it really made me feel welcome too.
Every single character felt so.. nicely written. Even the ones who had to be slightly cut off due to time stuff(Black Vulture, still love the bastard, especially his backstory as it really does show how much living in a rich family while being prepared to uphold the proud lineage of the business, which ultimately overwhelms and you MIGHT be too used to that lifestyle and never let go, and that is what happened to him).
The backstories in the art book were also so pleasing. Same with the cutscenes. My personal favourite was the part where Black ranted about how 'good' he was in keep quiet+ run, because you could REALLY see how clouded he is by his past, by how he lived as a teenager before abandoning his family.
I also enjoy the fact that the game was made with so much research, for everything to make sense. It's something so special, and that part alone really made me love it.
Robin and Joseph's relationship was the key to it. It was heartwarming and sweet, to see them develop with one another, finally free from being under someone's shadow, having to defend the people they hated. They found their sweet resolve together, and their relations had amazing writing and it felt so real!
10/10, best game, special interest coming strong.
Also, gotta hate the soup spillers..
also if anyone ELSE is hyperfixated on lookouts please PLEASE interact