Originally Posted by Layton13 (Post 769930)

Ufff... Yeah, this has to be the worst Final Form episode in a long time...

First, why does the Ark suddenly want to kill Aruto after leaving him last episode? Like, you had him right there! Just throw him off the damn damm! That's the only reason it lost!

Second, the episode is just confusing and not fun to watch. You can catch onto the fact that this is a simulation relatively early, but even with that info it just tries to fake you out so often that it gets repetitive and boring.

And boy... technology is just magic now. 3D-Printers? Who needs that? Somewhat realistic limitations? Pah! Nah, we just let memory units turn into Progrise Keys because reasons! And get a magical Zero-Two Driver as well! Why not!

And lastly, Zero-Two falls into the same problem Shining Hopper had. It's just confusing to look at. It doesn't properly convey what it actually can do. The visuals just don't explain it properly. Aruto somehow explodes but is fine. Ok?

God... I really wanted to like this episode, especially after the last two were so good, but this? Yeah... Sorry, that was just bad in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Switchblade (Post 770231)

Gotta admit I was really confused about what was going on during the first simulation and subsequent rewind. That's especially embarrassing because I was a big fan of a show called Person of Interest a few years back that pulled a similar "multiple simulations" stunt. Once I figured out what was going on it was a really good episode, though. The creation of the Zero-Two Driver is definitely a little "okay, sure..." but I won't argue with the results.

I frigging love the Zero-Two suit. It's a clear update to the original Zero-One and it stays sleek and streamlined. There's very little in the way of the excess bulk that you sometimes get with final forms. The callbacks to Rider 2's suit are also really nice touches (love the faux scarf detail so much). Probably my second favorite final form already; just an amazing, amazing suit.