NTE, Hotta Studio's new open-world title on PS5, blends street-level criminal gameplay with vibrant anime-inspired presentation. In a hands-on preview the game stood out for how complete and refined many systems already feel, especially compared with typical gacha-era offerings.

  • Visuals and presentation: The game pairs cel-shaded anime aesthetics with detailed city spaces, giving exploration and set pieces a cinematic edge on PS5 hardware.
  • Gameplay influence: NTE borrows structural elements from crime sandbox games—missions, vehicle-based chaos and free-roaming objectives—while adapting them into faster, action-focused encounters.
  • Free-to-play pedigree: Coming from a studio experienced in gacha development, NTE demonstrates how modern live-service projects can approach big-budget production values.
  • Performance and feel: On Sony's console the build shown felt responsive, with responsive controls and smooth pacing that helped sell both combat and traversal.
  • Potential and polish: While still in preview form, NTE's combination of style and systems suggests it could stand out among other anime-tinged online titles if it maintains focus and content depth at launch.

Source: Push Square

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