The gratifications, the fun learning experiences, and the chances to overcome your personal limits. They're all something game development can give back to you. Now with two exclamation marks in the title, New Game!! continues to be a delight once again, bringing in even more endearments and tight-knit bonds to your screen.

Ding, ding, ding! The second level refreshes a new year and marks the start of a new game for the team over at Eagle Jump. More fun, more entertainment, and this time, the game developing process takes on a more central role so there's more growth for the characters. Between the productive and merrier days, the story is able to find the right balance and explore them as both friends and co-workers alike. When they pour their hearts to improve themselves, face their own struggles, or express their gratitude to one another, all these aspects are not just some singular details. They combine together into this lovable synergy. More than only attachment, it opens up a path to actually feel and be supportive for them. Their cooperation streams ideas that keep coming one after the other. Their minor drama is a result of each of them having such strong relationships. As a result, I've come to care about seeing their game turn from a mere idea to a final product. Because there is no shortage of chemistry when it comes to these characters, every single interaction, whether that'd be the insignificant hijinks or the emotional connection, is an enjoyable experience that does my heart good. In the end, I can say that I'm proud of what they've achieved together as an enchanting team.

Artistically speaking, that exact enchantment also takes form as a scheme of sweet hues. Doga Kobo has reached my heart once again with their art style that appeals to the emotions. Being lustrous and pleasant in color, the lovely brightness gives off an endearing aura throughout the whole show. It's like they've used a soft brush to gently add some visual subtleties around everything. On the motion side, the animation still radiates emotive energy but as this sequel comes in with more maturity, it doesn't just achieve cuteness. Their feelings are very demonstrative, having expressions and gestures that convey their own character and personal conflict. To augment this, the voice actresses did a great job to bring out rawer emotions out of them while still striking with the same, adorable pitch. It's a nice balancing effect between a work and fun scenario. The calmer soundtracks ease up the atmosphere, making it easier to focus on the characters while in contrast, the opening and ending songs take in energy and convert them into some of the most catchiest tunes. These songs are even sung by the voice actresses themselves! That in itself adds even more adorable points. And lastly, I loved seeing how their cutesy game is progressing with the small tidbits of previews every now and then.

Since its boot up, New Game!! never ceases to lose its purpose in showing the more lighthearted sides of game development. It's fun, it's rewarding, and most importantly, it inspires motivation. This second level is a great illustrative sequel and all these endearments that it gave, they're definitely something that can bask one's soul in a lot of joy.