Betarune

An interesting work, if only for how clunky of a story it is. While there are stretches of linearity, the choices you are offered are meaningful and the surprise ending was a nice touch. While it is not completely free of SPAG issues, compared to the Alpharune it is much improved.

On the downside, this story is unrealistic and clunky. I have not played through all of the routes, but I can only assume that they are similar to the one I did complete. There are many signs that the author did not do enough research on FBI (and other agency) procedure and terminology ('search permit', how they enter the supposed cartel den, who reports to whom, etc.) to sell the idea that these agents are really FBI. The combat scenes are also unrealistic and many characters have obvious plot armor to allow things to move forward.

There are several lines in here that are hilarious in their presentation or incongruity. Some of the ones that really made me laugh:

"You're not supposed to be in here!" "this... is sus"

"I promised that I would train his son. And that's you, Daniel."

"I wonder how my wife and son are." "Your son Daniel?" "Yes"

A framed picture of you and your father is framed on the wall.

A couple reading War and Peace together as a romantic date night.

and my personal favorite (slight spoiler): "Wow. I never expect the two of you to take down my firing squad so easily. But if you think you can outpower me, the President of Russia, I still have the juice."

The author does the admirable job of missing irritatingly bad and hitting funny bad. Do not read this expecting great literature or deep character development. Do read this for pure goofy enjoyment.