the most GARBAGE SAO release. poorer graphics, short main quest, lackluster side quest , combat simplify but also become casual and tedious, and now you also have weaken buff so it will take you a LOT of time to kill even a normal boss albeit the pace is faster. rushed chapter 5,6,7. they made out 11 chapter to fool you to believe it's a meaty storyline, only to realize the rushed 2nd half of the game. thus why streaming embargo to limit player stream past chapter 5 is EXIST. no waifu moment anymore, those are just your friend with literally no interaction. overall , it's a pure cash grab for stupid fans that care nothing but brand.