I am not a fan of the genre per se, i.e. Hotline Miami, but Ruiner positively evolves the formula with a fluid skill-tree, that can be swapped on the fly and greatly influence the outcome of a fight. However, what really drew me into this game is its overall presentation through setting, art, graphic design and music. It is clearly inspired by some of the most notable cyberpunk & anime stories of the 1980s and 1990s, culminating in a very nostalgic yet refreshing mix. The seedy and gritty hub area was a particularly intriguing setting in lore, design and music. So much so, I'd be very happy about a much more RPG-focused type of game in this world. The graphic-design is oppresively bold, red and flashing, fitting this game like a tailored suit. The cherry on top is Susumu Hirasawa's Paranesian Circle being part of the official soundtrack.
